Ricky and Ignacio review around 40 prospects from this summer’s U16 FIBA competition. Intro:2:08 - Yannick Nzosa and his case as the top international prospect in the 2003-generation11:54 - Difference in the approach to scouting prospects at 15 & 16 years old versus scouting prospects that are closer to their draft eligibility.Scouting Reports:16:57 - Victor Wembanyama (France)30:47 - Adem Bona (Turkey)39:47 - Gustav Knudsen (Denmark)46:12 - Jeremy Sochan (Poland)58:17 - Matteo Spagnolo...

In this episode, Ross and Mike talk with Darin Kuritz about scouting philosophies, how much the age curve matters, AAU scouting and other things going into the college year. They also go over the top preseason prospects from the American conference, plus Gonzaga. 1. Anton Watson2. James Wiseman3. DeJon Jarreau4. Killian Tillie5. Precious Achiuwa6. Jarron Cumberland7. Nate Hinton8. Joel Ayayi9. Filip PetrusevHonorable Mention: Boogie EllisNate Pierre-LouisLearn more about your ad choices....

Ricky and Ignacio review performances of wing prospects in the U18 European Championship. In order: Nikolaos Rogkavopoulos, Franz Wagner, Malcolm Cazalon, Juhann Begarin, Andrej Jakimovski, Vincent Laszlo Valerio-Bodon, Rati Andronikashvili, Jovan Kljajic, Luc Van Slooten, David Bohm, Pelle Larsson, Kerr Kriisa, Then honorable mentions Ziga Samar, Gregor Glas, Tosan Evboumwan, Djordje Pazin, Sasha Grant, Kristaps Kilps.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Ross and Mike interview Kevin Sweeney of CBB Central and discuss his views on college basketball, scouting, and what he sees on the outside of the draft scene.. The three of them also discuss the top Mid Major prospects coming into the 2020 season.1. Trevelin Queen2. Jalen Pickett3. Charles Bassey4. Grant Riller5. Santiago Aldama6. Neemias Queta7. Vince Williams8. Obi Toppin9. Anthony LambHonorable Mention: Derrick Alston, Andrew Kostecka, Eugene German, Seth Towns, Caleb...

Ricky and Ignacio review performances of big man prospects in the U18 European Championship. In order: Aleksej Pokusevski, Usman Garuba, Ariel Hukporti, Moussa Diabate, Azoulas Tubelis, Matej Rudan, Santiago Aldama, Tristan Enaruna, Alperen Sengun, Aleksandar Langovic. Then honorable mentions Filipp Gafurov, Maxime Carene, Bojan Tomasevic, Yvan Ouedraogo, Tomiwa Sulaiman.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike discuss draft philosophies with Brian Schroeder. They also go over the top returning BIG 10 prospects going into the year.Mike Gribanov's Big 10 Board:1. Aaron Henry (Michigan State)2. Xavier Tillman (Michigan State)3. Aaron Wheeler (Purdue)4. Jalen Smith (Maryland)5. Joe Wieskamp (Iowa)6. Cassius Winston (Michigan State)7. Jon Teske (Michigan)8. Ayo Dosunmu (Illinois)9. Kaleb Wesson (Ohio State)Other: DJ Carton (Ohio State) Franz Wagner (Michigan) Jack Nunge...

Ricky and Ignacio review performances of prospects in the U20 European Championship. In order: Deni Avdija, Vit Krejci, Neemias Queta, Yam Madar, Onuralp Bitim, Carlos Alocen, Georgios Kalaitzakis, Jonas Mattisseck, Kareem Queeley, Lukasz Kolenda, Philipp Herkenhoff, Vrenz Bleijenbergh, Haris Bratanovic, Olle Lundqvist, Then honorable mentions Issuf Sanon, Mert Akay, Eidan Alber, Joshua Obiesie, Toni Nakic, Yves Pons.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike interview Sam Mazzullo and discuss his scouting philosophies. The three of them also discuss the top Big East prospects coming into the 2020 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky and Ignacio review performances of international prospects in the U19 World Cup. In order: Ibou Badji, Rokas Jokubaitis, Nikita Mikhailovskii, Khalifa Diop, Amar Sylla, Samson Froling, Karton Dimanche, Arturs Kurucs, Oumar Ballo, Karim Coulibaly, Kai Sotto, Julian Strawther, Biram Faye, Filip Petrusev, Zoran Paunovic, Uros Trifunovic, Dalibor Ilic, Marko Pecarski, Hassan and Fousseyni Drame, Joel Ayayi, Martynas Arlauskas. Then honorable mentions Juan Ignacio Marcos, Haowen Guo, Kenny...

In this episode, Ross and Mike talk with Stepien writer Ricky Scricca on his scouting outlook, preferences, and how he goes about doing his work. We also discuss 2020 international prospects and Mike gives his top 20 ranked players for the international class. Ricky Scricca Interview(00:15-33:00)2020 International Prospects(33:00-End)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike talk with The Stepien co-founder Cole Zwicker on his scouting philosophies, where he differs from other scouts, and what he wants to he wants to continue to work on in the future. We also cover the summer league recap and have discussions with ranking rookies and second year players.   Cole Zwicker Interview(00:20-38:00)Summer League Recap(38:00-End)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike talk with Stepien writer Ignacio Rissotto on his scouting outlook, preferences, and how he goes about doing his work. We also dive into Mike's first 2021 big board and discuss the rankings. Ignacio Rissotto Interview(00:20-54:00)2021 Discussion(54:00-End)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike go over some aspects of the 2019 draft and discuss some of their favorite, and least favorite young cores. They also give a preview to some of the top 2020 prospects. 2019 Draft(00:20)2020 Preview(53:45)Follow @TheStepien on twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike cover scouting reports of PJ Washington, Tyler Herro, Keldon Johnson, Jarrett Culver, Carsen Edwards, O'Shae Brisset, Ky Bowman, Tyler Cook, Dewan Hernandez, Rayjon Tucker, Jaylen Hoard, Josh Obiesie, Tyus Battle, and Daulton Hommes. PJ Washington(00:20)Keldon Johnson(24:30)Tyler Herro(40:45)Jarrett Culver(56:45)Carsen Edwards(1:12:15)O'Shae Brissett(1:21:40)2-Way Prospects(1:27:30)Follow @TheStepien on twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or...

In this episode, Ross and Mike cover scouting reports of Jordan Poole, Ignas Brazdeikis, Nicolas Claxton, Chris Silva and Simi Shittu. Jordan Poole(00:20)Ignas Brazdeikis(14:00)Nicolas Claxton(30:45)Chris Silva(53:45)Simi Shittu(59:40)Follow @TheStepien on twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike cover scouting reports of Goga Bitadze, Luka Šamanić, Yovel Zoosman, Deividas Sirvydis, Alen Smailagić, Boriša Simanić, Adam Mokoka and a few auto-eligible prospects. Goga Bitadze(00:30)Luka Šamanić(21:00)Yovel Zoosman(36:30)Deividas Sirvydis(52:10)Alen Smailagić(1:05:00)Boriša Simanić(1:25:20)Adam Mokoka(1:35:45)Auto-Eligible(1:38:15)Follow @TheStepien on twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show. Learn more about your ad...

In this episode, Ross and Mike cover scouting reports of Chuma Okeke, Jared Harper, Horace Spencer, Naz Reid, Tremont Waters, Grant Williams, Jordan Bone, Donta Hall, Amir Coffey, Kouat Noi, Charlie Brown and Justin Simon.Chuma Okeke(00:30)Jared Harper(20:15)Horace Spencer(27:40)Naz Reid(33:30)Tremont Waters(51:50)Grant Williams(1:09:45)Jordan Bone(1:25:00)Donta Hall(1:32:00)Amir Coffey(1:36:55)Koaut Noi/Charlie Brown/Justin Simon(1:40:30)Follow @TheStepien on twitter and feel free to reach...

In this episode, Ross and Mike cover scouting reports of Ja Morant, Jalen McDaniels, Louis King, Kenny Wooten, Coby White and Nassir Little. Ja Morant(00:20)Jalen McDaniels(25:55)Louis King(40:20)Kenny Wooten(51:45)Coby White(59:40)Nassir Little(1:18:40)Follow @TheStepien on twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike cover scouting reports of Talen Horton-Tucker, Lindell Wigginton, Marial Shayok, Devon Dotson, Dedric Lawson, Quentin Grimes, Mfiondu Kabengele, Terance Mann and Bruno Fernando. Talen Horton-Tucker(0:30)Lindell Wigginton(19:00)Marial Shayok(24:00)Devon Dotson(26:15)Dedric Lawson(36:10)Quentin Grimes(46:30)Mfiondu Kabengele(50:00)Terance Mann(1:01:50)Bruno Fernando(1:14:50)Follow @TheStepien on twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about...

In this episode, Jackson and Mike start out by going over some recent draft-related news, highlighting players who are returning to school or have yet to declare their draft intentions before talking about some of the notable college basketball transfers. Then, they launch into in-depth scouting reports of Shamorie Ponds, Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett, and Cam Reddish. Here's the order in which they discussed everything:News (1:30)Shamorie Ponds (23:48)Zion Williamson (45:51)RJ Barrett...

In this episode, Jackson and Mike go through every mid-major conference and talk about all the prospects in each conference. They place particular emphasis on players eligible for the 2019 draft but talk about every potential prospect across the mid-major ranks. Here's the order in which they discussed the conferences:America East (Anthony Lamb): 2:37American (Dejon Jarreau, DaQuan Jeffries, Jarron Cumberland, Nate Hinton, Corey Davis Jr., Aubrey Dawkins, Jeremiah Martin, Shizz Alston, Jarrey...

In this episode, Jackson and Mike continue their scouting report series and go in-depth breaking down Jaxson Hayes, Kevin Porter Jr., Daniel Gafford, Isaiah Joe, and KZ Okpala. Here's the order in which they discuss the prospects:Jaxson Hayes (2:28)Kevin Porter Jr. (25:00)Daniel Gafford (51:50)Isaiah Joe (1:06:06)KZ Okpala (1:18:35)Follow @TheStepien on Twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jackson and Mike continue their scouting report series by breaking down all the notable prospects from Gonzaga (Brandon Clarke, Rui Hachimura, Killian Tillie, Zach Norvell Jr.) and Virginia (De'Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome). They also discuss some of the other long-term prospects on both rosters. Here's the order in which they broke down each player:Brandon Clarke (2:00)Rui Hachimura (33:25)Killian Tillie (51:31)Zach Norvell Jr. (1:10:03)Other Gonzaga Prospects (Josh Perkins,...

Jackson and Mike continue their in-depth scouting report series by going deep and analyzing the games of 7 different prospects. They also discuss some fringier names after finishing the reports on the top prospects. Here's the order in which they discussed the prospects:Nickeil Alexander-Walker (2:40)Matisse Thybulle (20:06)Jaylen Nowell (35:52)Luguentz Dort (45:21)Zylan Cheatham (1:00:43)Kerwin Roach (1:05:50)Robert Franks (1:17:38)Quick notes on other guys (Nate Reuvers, Vic Law, Lamar...

In this episode, Jackson and Mike provide in-depth scouting reports on nine 2019 draft prospects. Here’s what they discussed:1:43 - News (Amir Hinton entering draft)3:03 - Romeo Langford scouting report32:57 - Juwan Morgan scouting report44:02 - Isaiah Roby scouting report1:05:25 - James Palmer scouting report1:12:49 - Isaac Copeland scouting report1:18:49 - Josh Reaves scouting report1:40:32 - Ethan Happ scouting report1:55:25 - Quinndary Weatherspoon scouting report2:11:34 - Aric Holman...