On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Ani Umana is joined by Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton to break down the latest NBA Draft conversations across high school and college basketball. The trio reacts to Field of 68’s 2026 NBA Mock Draft, debates the No. 1 overall pick race between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, evaluates the point guard class led by Kingston Fleming and Mikel Brown Jr., and compares Cam Boozer and Caleb Wilson through the lens of NBA upside and team fit. They also discuss Nate Ament’s uneven start at Tennessee and what it means for his draft stock before closing with under-the-radar second-round and undrafted prospects who could impact winning at the next level.

The Next Gen crew — Ani Umana, Jamie Shaw, and Joe Tipton — break down what is wrong the Mark Pope and Kentucky, freshman power rankings, and they react to an anonymous NBA executives take on Duke’s Cam Boozer.

In this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Ani, Jamie, and Joe dive deep into a loaded week of high school basketball and recruiting buzz. The crew breaks down CJ Rosser’s breakout performance at Thanksgiving Hoops Fest, Marcus Spears’ relentless motor, and why Beckham Black is turning the corner as one of the most intriguing guards in the 2027 class. They also get into the latest recruiting chatter—Duke, UNC, Kentucky, LSU, and more—and discuss which programs truly won signing day. Jamie and Joe share their insights on Michigan State’s standout class, the importance of relationships in the NIL era, and what fans should expect as AAU season approaches. If you love following the next wave of elite talent, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

The Next Gen crew — Ani Umana, Jamie Shaw, and Joe Tipton — break down the Bruce Branch's recruitment, takeaways from the latest high school hoops events, and thoughts on the Players Era Tournament!

The Next Gen crew — Ani Umana, Jamie Shaw, and Joe Tipton — break down the under-the-radar freshmen and discuss who they believe is the best high school team in the country at the moment.

The Next Gen crew — Ani Umana, Jamie Shaw, and Joe Tipton — break down the most impressive freshmen in college basketball after week one, including standout performances from Caleb Wilson, Koa Peat, and Darryn Peterson. They debate who’s really leading the 2026 NBA Draft race between AJ Dybantsa and Peterson, and why this freshman class might be one of the best ever. The team also dives into major recruiting intel, from Cam Williams’ upcoming commitment to the top programs climbing in the class rankings. Plus, they reveal why Arkansas and Missouri are quietly building powerhouse futures.

Welcome to Next Gen Hoops! Jamie Shaw, Ani Umana, and Joe Tipton react to the number 20 prospect in the country, Jasiah Jervis committing to Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans. Plus, they dive into some exclusive recruitment intel!

Today on Next Gen Hoops, Ani, Joe, and Jamie rank the top 3 freshmen in a LOADED class for the 25-26 CBB Season. They also dive into G-League players moving to CBB and MORE! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5 star review!

We're back with another episode of Next Gen Hoops! They break down Bryson Howard's commitment to the Duke Blue Devils, London Johnson committing to Louisville, recruitment intel and MORE!

Welcome to Episode 1 of Next Gen Hoops with Ani Umana, Joe Tipton, and Jamie Shaw! They begin the show diving into Colben Landrew committing to Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies. They also discuss intel on number one player Tyran Stokes recruitment and give their Border League Breakout guys! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5 star review!

Ani Umana and Meshu Negga react to Billy White III's commitment to SMU and Baba Oladotun reclassifying to the class of 2026!

Ani Umana and Meshu Negga break down Texas Tech's 2026 recruiting prospects and tell you their thoughts on the Red Raiders this season!

Rob Dauster, Jeff Goodman, Ani Umana and Meshu Negga react to the 2026 recruiting class and tell which players stood out in July!

Ani Umana and Meshu Negga give you the latest on BYU's recruiting prospects and which players Cougars' fans should have their eye on!

Ani Umana and Meshu Negga react to the FIBA U19 World Cup and sit down with five-star Jaxon Richardson to talk about his recruitment!

Ani Umana and Meshu Negga talk about NBPA Top 100 camp and talk with Houston's freshman class about the upcoming season!

Ani Umana and Meshu Negga talk about Kentucky's 2026 prospects, Pangos All-American Camp and much MORE!

Ani Umana and Meshu Negga breakdown the latest from the 2026 class and talk with 2027 recruit Ryan Hampton!

On today's episode of the Buckets and Brightside Podcast, Harrison & Jonathan discuss Missouri's hard fought 71-64 win in Pittsburgh in the ACC/SEC Challenge, breaking down changes to the starting five, Sean East's alpha role on the team, Connor Vanover's development, Missouri's continued free-throw struggles, and if this win can carry over and turn the season around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices