In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Conrad Chow sat down with 2026 five-star point guard and newest Duke commit Deron Rippey Jr., along with his father Deron Rippey Sr.
Rippey chose the Blue Devils over NC State, Tennessee, Miami, and Texas, officially joining The Brotherhood alongside Cameron Williams, Bryson Howard, and Maxime Meyer as Duke pushes toward the top of the 2026 recruiting class rankings.
This summer, Rippey established himself as one of the premier point guards in his class, averaging 15.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 2.1 steals per game, while shooting 38.1% from three with New Heights on the Adidas 3SSB circuit.
Ahead of his official announcement at the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center, we break down his journey, what his dad is most proud of, his loyalty to Blair Academy and pursuit of another state title, why he chose Duke, the message from Coach Scheyer and the staff, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Tyler Glazier sat down with Alex Loul Syum. Formerly the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Mt. Hood Community College and now an International Scout for the Eritrea Basketball Association and founder of Flow State Global, Loul Syum is known for his player development, academic guidance, culture-building, and mental performance support rooted in his background as a mental health counselor.
In this episode, we dive into starting his consulting company Flow State Global, helping young athletes and their families, training philosophies, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Zach Welch and Philip Kirsch dove deeper into Scouting Spotlight: New England — our 4th-annual ‘Open Gym Tour’ — which spanned over 25 programs and 5 states. They discussed player standouts, under-the-radar names, and overall impressions, after Pro Insight spent multiple months on the ground tackling the ever-growing NE high school basketball landscape.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Tyler Glazier sat down with Alex Loul Syum. Formerly the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Mt. Hood Community College and now an International Scout for the Eritrea Basketball Association and founder of Flow State Global, Loul Syum is known for his player development, academic guidance, culture-building, and mental performance support rooted in his background as a mental health counselor.
In this episode, we dive into his unique basketball journey — from playing and coaching at the JUCO level to running camps around the world. We also recap the recent Pro Insight Pop-Up Run, where he coached one of the squads, and explore much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Zach Welch sat down with Mass Rivals Founder & Director Vin Pastore, a local legend in New England hoops who has amassed over 40 years of coaching experience.
In this episode, we dive into his basketball journey, the New England basketball scene, grassroots basketball, his thoughts on coaching and life, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Zach Welch sat down with Jay David, an influential figure in grassroots basketball and the current GM at Long Island Lutheran (LuHi) Middle & High School, after attending a recent practice in New York.
In this episode, we dive into his coaching background, becoming one of the first GMs in the high school basketball space, the most impactful players he's been around at LuHi, teaching various coaching principles, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Tyler Glazier and Alex Brown sat down to recap the Fall 2025 OTE Combine, highlighting a group of the eye-catching players that stood out throughout drills, practice, and game action after Pro Insight was on the ground in Atlanta, GA. After the break, '28 five-star shooting guard Kameron Mercer joins the show to discuss his recent move to Overtime Elite, developing a daily routine, what keeps him focused and motivated, giving back to his community, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Conrad Chow sat down with Coach Jonathan “JT” Thomas, former Gonzaga guard Malachi Smith, who played last season for the Memphis Hustle, and Coach James Parlow.
In the first part of this episode, we’re diving into the 2025 Up Next Elite Camp in New Orleans, LA — discussing JT’s vision for starting the camp, lessons for young hoopers, offseason training, and key takeaways from the event.
After the break, Coach Brandon Demas and Coach Bryan “Bdot” Hammond from the camp join us to further explore the culture of New Orleans basketball, coaching philosophies, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Conrad Chow sat down with Terrance “Munch” Williams, the longtime Executive Director of ProScholars Athletics. Since 2008, Munch has been at the forefront of grassroots basketball, building one of the most respected programs in the country.
In this episode, we dive into his brand-new book Here are the Answers: A Roadmap for Navigating Success in the Business of Youth Basketball, unpack the day-to-day operations of running a grassroots program, and explore what he finds most fulfilling about this work. We also get into what truly separates the elite players from the rest, his perspective on the ever-changing youth basketball landscape, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Florian Kurth sat down with Latvian forward Jaroslavs Pihtovs at the 2025 FIBA U18 Eurobasket in Belgrade, Serbia to discuss his family background, experience playing on the FIBA stage, long-term goals as a player, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Conrad Chow sat down with three members of Bradley Beal Elite: 2026 stock-rising guard Trey Pearson, 17U Head Coach Tony Irons, and 2026 5-star wing JJ Andrews.
Fresh off winning back-to-back championships at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam, Brad Beal Elite made history in North Augusta, Georgia—with JJ Andrews earning MVP honors and solidifying his status as one of the premier prospects in the 2026 class and a future Arkansas Razorback. Trey Pearson continued to shine as one of the most skilled floor generals and facilitators in the 2026 class, while Coach Tony Irons brought steady leadership and championship pedigree to guide this group to another Peach Jam title.
In this episode, we dive into what it took to repeat as Peach Jam champs, the continuity of the group and overcoming adversity, their favorite off-court memories, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Conrad Chow sat down with Coach Kevin Savage and 2027 guard Kevin “The Future” Savage III of Game Elite.
Fresh off a championship run in the 17U division at the 2025 adidas 3SSB Palmetto Road Championship, Savage III impressed while playing up an age group—averaging 13.5 points, 4.3 assists, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
In this episode, we dive into reliving the championship moment, the depth and talent of the Game Elite 17s squad, father-son lessons, the latest on recruitment, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Conrad Chow is joined by Rachel Galligan, after they were on the ground at the 2025 NBA Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore last month.
In the first part of this episode, we dive deeper by sharing our impressions of the event, standout moments, highlights from our time in Asia, and key takeaways on the growth of the global game.
After the break, Hannah, Jaque, and Lauren from the Laker Girls join us from Singapore to discuss representing the Los Angeles Lakers at this event, a typical game-day routine, advice for aspiring pro dancers, and more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's David Hendren sat down with NBPA Top 100 Camp MVP Dylan Mingo of PSA Cardinals to discuss his experience at the prestigious camp, his interest outside of basketball, how he's grown as a player, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Conrad Chow sat down with Team Durant guard Anthony Brown, Jr. to discuss his family and basketball background, meeting KD during EYBL Session I and what advice he received from him, who he models his game after, the latest with his recruitment and his dream school growing up, his go-to Chipotle order, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Tyler Glazier and Alex Brown sat down to evaluate Austin Rivers Southeast Elite Guard Martay Barnes after watching him play during 3SSB II in Council Bluffs, IA. After the break, Martay Barnes joins the show to discuss his basketball journey, what motivates him, how the session went, the latest with his recruitment, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Florian Kurth sat down with INSEP Forward Meissa Faye and Olimpia Milano Guard Omar Karem at the Adidas Next Generation EuroLeague Tournament in Belgrade, Serbia.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Tyler Glazier sat down with Pro Insight's Director of International Scouting Jason Filippi and discussed his basketball background, his scouting approach, international prospects he has evaluated over the years, this year's crop of 2025 NBA Draft prospects, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Tyler Glazier sat down with Pro Insight's Florian Kurth and Michał Słysz after they were on the ground for the Adidas Next Generation EuroLeague Tournament in Belgrade, Serbia and discussed how the game has grown in Europe, the impact of international players in college basketball and the NBA, young prospects to track, and much more.
In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Conrad Chow sat down with Overtime Elite MVP to discuss which was tougher, his first or second MVP, the mindset that fuels him, balancing being a social media star while dominating on the court, and the NBA guys he watches and thinks, “Yeah, I can be that.” Plus, we talk about what motivates him, the evolution of OTE, and, of course, the all-important question: what’s the score when he and his little bro Isaac go 1-on-1, and much more.