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  • On Episode 183 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on the upcoming men's and women's NCAA March Madness.
    Before the ITP Crew goes in on the NCAA Tournament brackets, Ron gives a quick take on Chipotle Nationals (April 4-6). Can any team beat FAB 50 No. 1 Montverde Academy (FL)?
    Chelsea gives her insight and first reaction to the WNCAA Tournament. What top seeds set to join No. 1 overall team South Carolina in the women's Final Four? The Albany 2 Region is a gauntlet. Will Iowa and LSU meet in a much-anticipated Elite 8 game?
    Chelsea breaks down three names you need to know going into the W tournament that doesn't play on one of the top seeded and star-studded teams: Dyaisha Fair (Syracuse), Madison Booker (Texas) and Alissa Pili (Utah) and what makes them must-watch players.
    Ani breaks down the state of the transfer portal and the strategies college staffs are using to get a leg up on the competition. It's the game within the game and it began way before the portal officially opened up!
    The ITP Crew then give their reaction to the men's brackets and the teams to watch to come out of each region, and why the West Region seems to be the one that will be a bracket buster! Is top seed North Carolina a strong pick? Why is Chelsea a bit shaky on No. 2 seed Arizona? Who has the bet chance to blow that region wide open?
    Ron and Ani then break down five men's transfer portal players you need to watch and that could have an impact on the brackets: Keshon Gilbert (Iowa St.), Tyon Grant-Foster (Grand Canyon), Jaden Bradley (Arizona), Shahada Wells (McNeese St.) and RayJ Dennis (Baylor).
    The ITP Crew then gives their best picks for those interested who follow Ballislife Bets! What are the best first round games to watch where underdogs will cover and the best money line picks?
    The crew closes out the show with Chelsea giving her Final Four picks on the W side. Can the Pac-12 have three teams in the Final Four in the conference's last year of existence?
    The ITP Crew goes hard on March Madness and offers plenty of terrific insight on both the men's and women's tourney, so make sure to tune in to Episode 183 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!

    (0:00) - Intro
    (2:47) - Chipotle Nationals: Quick Breakdown
    (5:10) - W NCAA Tourney: Chelsea's Overview
    (8:04) - Iowa, LSU & UCLA In Same Region! A Gauntlet!
    (11:04) - W Tourney: 3 Names You Need to Know!
    (21:14) - NCAA Tourney: Transfer Portal Importance!
    (28:55) - NCAA Tourney: First Reaction To Brackets & Top Teams
    (36:36) - West Region: Bracket Buster!
    (40:50) - 5 Transfers To Know About!
    (52:48) - Ballislife Bets: Best 1st Round Winners!
    (57:35) - Closing Thoughts On Tourney! Age Matters!
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  • On Episode 182 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana, Chelsea Hopkins and Horace Neysmith go hard on the epic weekend of high school hoops, where state championships were decided in power states across the country. The ITP crew also dish on the big controversy in New Jersey, where Manasquan (N.J.) lost on an egregious referee's overturned call to FAB 50 No. 40 Camden (N.J.), which went on to capture the NJISAA Public Group 2 state state title on the court. The show concludes with Horace previewing his upcoming Underclassmen All-American Game on March 24 in Atlanta.
    Before the crew takes a deep dive on the high school scene, Chelsea gives her dish on the dramatic SEC Championship Game between LSU and South Carolina, why women's college basketball has surpassed the men's game this season in terms of star power, and her early break down of the upcoming women’s NCAA Tournament! Ron also breaks down how the retirement of Coach K at Duke signaled a changing of the guard in college basketball. The men’s top coaches no longer hold a grip on the players and the sport itself, and don’t have the platform to encourage positive change. Now that the players have exerted more control and power, it’s women’s coaches such as Dawn Staley (South Carolina) and Kim Mulkey (LSU) who command the stage. Why and how did this happen? The ITP Crew breaks it down!
    The ITP Crew gives their personal dish on the Manasquan-Camden playoff controversy. Ani and Chelsea feel it was an isolated incident where a wrong court have been righted off the court by the state association, where Horace and Ron lean to the side that what transpires on the court is what stands, even when the human error is blatant. Ron breaks down how and why he conducts the FAB 50 based on results, and focuses on what happens on the court and not in meeting rooms or in court rooms.
    Ani gives the rundown of the UIL Class 6A state title game and what makes FAB 50 No. 5 Plano East (Texas) so special. Horace gives the rundown on what went down in the GHSA playoffs and how FAB 50 No. 24 Grayson (Loganville, Ga.) won its first state title. Was it an upset then Grayson beat Ace Bailey and McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.)? Is Ace Bailey the best prospect in the country, even over Cooper Flagg? Horace and Ani go hard “In The Paint” on the topic and on national player rankings!
    Ron then gives a quick rundown of what went down in Florida and California in their big state title games.
    The show concludes with Horace dishing on his Underclassmen All-American Game (March 24), its history and purpose (proceeds benefit Diabetes causes) and some of the top young talent expected to play this year. He also breaks down why Gilbert Arenas, the former NBA All-Star, has his son Alijah, one of the top 2026 prospects in California and the nation, play at Chatsworth (Calif.) instead of at Sierra Canyon (Calif.), where his sister plays at, or one of the other power programs. Gil’s reasoning might surprise you!
    The ITP Crew go hard on plenty of terrific and relevant high school topics and break down plenty of players who stood out over the weekend, so make sure to tune in to Episode 182 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!

    (0:00) - Intro
    (2:51) - NCAAW Takeover: How Did This Happen?!
    (11:16) - Chelsea Dishes On LSU-South Carolina!
    (16:53) - NCAA Men's Coaches: Losing Their Grip
    (19:06) - Chelsea's Hot Take on W March Madness!
    (24:25) - Big Girls Name For the Future!
    (25:50) - Manasquan-Camden Playoff Controversy!
    (30:00) - NJ Controversy Fallout: On-Court v. Off-Court!
    (39:10) - Texas UIL Title Game Breakdown
    (45:28) - Georgia GHSA Championship Recaps
    (50:51) - Ace Bailey vs. Cooper Flagg!
    (1:01:44) - More State Title Rundowns!
    (1:02:53) - Underclassmen A-A Game (3/24) Spotlight!
    (1:06:04) - 2026 & 2027 Standouts!
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  • On Episode 181 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go freestyle on a variety of relevant topics, from the youth level all the way to the NBA and its product.
    Cheslea gives an update on the next EYBL Scholastic event and the ITP crew gives their take on the Oak Hill Academy program. Can it regain its former glory?
    Bronny James and his NBA Draft stock is a big topic in basketball. Is he getting a fair shake? What about his physical condition? How much is LeBron James at fault? How about the media? Ron gives his hot take about Bronny playing at the level expected and Chelsea plays Devil's Advocate about his future!
    The ITP Crew also talk about the state of the college games on both the men's and women's side. Ani dishes on why the college game is strong despite the lack of stars, while Chelsea dishes why the WNCAA is in good hands even after Iowa star Caitlin Clark moves on.
    Speaking of the NCAA, the future of the organization itself is in peril as a result of the massive amount of lawsuits that rule against them as anti-trust issues will keep the organization from ever thriving the same way again. Do the power conferences need to split away? Can there be two separate levels of college, one with a collective bargaining agreement and a scholarship model? Will the organization exist in five years?
    The ITP Crew also go "In The Paint" on the future of the NBA's G-League Ignite and what the NBA can do to strengthen its on-court product.
    Ron also breaks down the recent Pangos Jr. All-American Camp and Ani gives his hot take predictions on the UIL playoffs!
    The ITP Crew go hard on plenty of relevant and hot topics, so make sure to tune in to Episode 181 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!

    (0:00) - Intro
    (1:37) - EYBL Scholastic Weekend Preview
    (9:27) - Is MVA Going To Reload?!
    (12:38) - Bronny's Dropping NBA Draft Stock!
    (23:23) - Making College Cool Again!
    (28:00) - G-League Ignite & Its Future
    (32:51) - What Changes Does NBA Need?
    (40:04) - W NCAA Thriving!
    (42:42) - NCAA Men's: Lack of Star-Power
    (48:00) - Recent NIL Rulings & NCAA's Future
    (53:47) - Pangs Jr. A-A Camp Standouts!
    (57:59) - UIL Playoff Predictions!
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  • On Episode 180 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on the one-year plan that was hatched for the late, great Kobe Bryant to turn pro out of high school with special guest Gary Charles, who was part of the small circle that knew of the plans for the 17-year wunderkind from Lower Merion High School (Ardmore, Pa.).
    Before bringing on Gary Charles for his exclusive and unique insight on the plan to get Bryant to the L.A. Lakers via a trade with the Charlotte Hornets, the ITP Crew give their instant reaction to the Super Bowl (and Usher's halftime performance) and dish on comments from WNBA great Sheryl Swoopes on Iowa's Caitlin Clark regarding her adjustment once she gets to the W. Was Swoopes on point, out of line or partially correct? Chelsea goes in.
    Charles then spends 40 minutes breaking down the plan to get Kobe from Lower Merion to the NBA, even though he was a wing guard and academically eligible for any college in the country. That was unheard of at the time. Charles goes "In The Paint" on meeting Kobe through his father Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, what Kobe was like as a rising junior at ABCD Camp, the keys to hatching the plan for him to turn pro, and the occurrences that could have foiled Team Bryant's plan to keep him from Nike and keep other NBA teams drafting higher than Charlotte from realizing he should be their pick.
    What would have happened in Lower Merion would have traveled to Los Angeles for a MLK Showcase game vs. Schea Cotton and St John Bosco? Why taking R & B singer Brandy to the prom was potentially worrisome? What if Tim Thomas would have went straight pro out of high school instead of going to Villanova? What if the New Jersey Nets would have went for Kobe at No. 8 instead of Kerry Kittles?
    Charles, a longtime grassroots basketball coach and event director, also gives some insight on a Plan B if the Charlotte move didn't happen and what transpired leading up to draft day.
    The ITP crew then close this special episode with their reactions to the interview and some media references helpful to learn more background information on Kobe's unique path. Kobe's prep-to-pro journey hasn't been told in this manner, so make sure to tune in to Episode 180 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!

    (0:00) - Intro
    (1:24) - Mahomes Chasing Brady: NFL's Future
    (2:01) - Super Bowl Halftime Show Reaction!
    (3:54) - Intro To Kobe Bryant's Plan To Go Pro
    (5:32) - Sheryl Swoopes on Caitlin Clark: Chelsea's Dish!
    (10:28) - Ani & Ron's Dish on Swoopes' Caitlin Comments
    (18:56) - Announcers Cheering On Greats?
    (23:28) - Kobe Bryant's Statue: Instant Reaction
    (25:48) - Gary Charles (Grassroots Czar) Interview
    (30:51) - Charles: Kobe As Rising Junior
    (32:36) - Charles: Realizing Kobe's The One
    (37:59) - Charles: Keys To Hatching HS-To-Pro Plan
    (43:57) - Charles: Close Calls That Could Foil The Plan!
    (49:41) - Charles: Plan B If Charlotte Deal Changes!
    (53:07) - L.A. Kobe Game That Never Happens
    (59:06) - Charles: Shielding Kobe From Nike
    (1:00:47) - Charles: Leading Up Draft Day!
    (1:08:24) - Chelsea & Ani's Reaction To Kobe Plan
    (1:13:52) - Ron's Experience With Kobe's Timeline
    (1:17:54) - Ani & Chelsea's Dish on Finding The One
    (1:22:54) - More Media References To Kobe's Journey
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  • On Episode 179 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins and Horace Neysmith go hard on two main topics: the U.S. American development system (from grassroots to the pros) and the dominance of international talent at the elite NBA level. Will NBA MVP go to a non-American for the next 10 years? the question was brought up by long-time NBA writer Chris Palmer, this week's special guest.
    First, the ITP Crew reacts to the Super Bowl matchup in Las Vegas between the Chiefs and 49ers. Is Patrick Mahomes the benefit of some luck at the elite level? How much does luck play into greatness? Was Kobe Bryant fortunate to play for the Lakers and not another team?
    Chris Palmer comes on the show to expand on his question on international dominance at the NBA MVP level. Why hasn't an American born player won NBA MVP since James Harden in 2017-18? Who are the best bets to be the next one? Is it Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves?
    Palmer has also spent three decades covering the NBA. Is it in a healthy space? Does the NBA need a great white American born player?
    The ITP Crew also reveal their top three American NBA MVP candidates. Do Jayson Tatum and Trae Young have a realistic shot in the coming years? The crew also expand on Palmer's takes about the state of America's developmental system and talk about some fundamental changes that need to be made.
    The ITP Crew also talks about their three top TV sitcoms of all-time in light of Palmer's latest published book: "The Fresh Prince Project" about the famous 1990s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".
    The ITP crew offers some terrific insight on a variety of important hoops topics that impacts every level of the game, from youth basketball all the way to the elites in the NBA, so make sure to tune in to Episode 179 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!

    (0:00) - Intro
    (3:05) - Instant Reaction to Chiefs vs. 49ers Super Bowl
    (7:30) - Lamar Jackson: Window Still Wide Open?
    (12:04) - Defining Greatness: How Much Luck Involved?
    (18:17) - Kobe Bryant: Circumstances In His Favor?
    (24:49) - American Hoops Development: At A Crossroads?
    (29:17) - Grassroots To Pro Development Breakdown
    (32:12) - Chris Palmer (NBA Writer) Interview
    (35:11) - Palmer: Changes In Grassroots System
    (34:05) - Palmer: Does U.S. System Need Overhaul?
    (39:58) - Palmer: Best American NBA MVP Bets!
    (43:48) - Palmer: State Of The NBA
    (51:56) - Palmer: Fresh Prince Project
    (54:35) - Chelsea's Reaction To Palmer Interview
    (57:34) - Ron & Ani's Top 3 U.S. MVP Candidates!
    (1:07:08) - Making Grassroots System Better!
    (1:14:14) - ITP Crew Top 3 Sitcoms!
    (1:20:24) - ITP Past Episode References
    (1:21:39) - Taylor Swift Bowl!
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  • On Episode 178 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins and Horace Neysmith go hard on the 2024 McDonald's All-American Game and the announcement of the 24 players selected to play in this year's game (April 2 in Houston).
    The big news from the standpoint of reaction to the roster selection is having three players from FAB 50 No. 1 Montverde Academy (Fla.) on the East Team and three from No. 3 Prolific Prep (Calif.) on the West Team. Should MVA had all five of its starters make the team? Is three the limit in the game? Are Asa Newell and Robert Wright two big snubs? See why Ronnie feels Rob Wright is easily the biggest snub and where he'd have him ranked in the 2024 class!
    The ITP crew goes over some of the McDonald's Game's top matchups, trends and players to watch. Can McEachern's Ace Bailey over-take MVA's Cooper Flagg as the top player and recruit in the class? Is Dylan Harper still underrated even though me might be the third best player in the class?
    The ITP Crew also reveals whom they feel on the East-West rosters can bring out the competitive juices in the game. They also reveal how Team USA for the 2024 Nike Hoop Summit gave a glimpse of who did and did not make the McDonalds' All-American Game.
    The focus of this week's pod is Mikey D's, but the ITP Crew also dishes on the firing of Bucks coach Adrian Griffin. What is warranted? Is there something deeper than defensive performance? Is Doc Rivers the answer for a team that must win now? The crew also talked the scoring outbursts of the 76ers' Joel Embiid and Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Townes. Is Minnesota for real?
    The ITP crew offers some terrific insight on a variety of topics related to the 2024 McDonald's All-American Game, so make sure to tune in to Episode 178 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!

    (0:00) - Intro
    (2:19) - Chelsea's Insight As Ranked Late-Bloomer
    (3:36) - McDonald’s All-American Game Roster 1st Reactions!
    (7:49) - Can Ace Bailey Trump Cooper Flagg As No. 1?
    (12:20) - Dylan Harper: Still Underrated?
    (14:51) - McDAAG: Players/Matchups To Watch
    (22:39) - Nike Hoop Summit Team USA Roster Reaction!
    (26:46) - 3 Players From No. 1 MVA & No. 3 Prolific Prep!
    (32:39) - HS Programs W/Most All-Time McDonald's A-As
    (34:05) - Robert Wright Leads 2024 Snubs!
    (40:12) - Who Will Set The Competitive Bar?
    (45:04) - Bucks Fire Adrian Griffin: What?!?
    (53:58) - Individual NBA Scoring Outbursts: Wow!
    (56:52) - Are The Timberwolves The Real Deal?
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  • On Episode 177 of Ballislife's "In The Paint Show", ITP hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on various topics, from inclement weather affecting NFL games, the contenders for the women's NCAA title, run-of-the-mill NBA teams that need to make a trade, and everything high school hoops, from the big MLK results, to the new FAB 50, to players that helped themselves on the eve of the McDonald's All-American team announcement.
    The ITP crew gives there light-hearted take on the snow during NFL games? Ridiculous or a built-in home field advantage cold-weather teams deserve?
    Chelsea gives a quick update on the NCAA women's scene: Is UCLA and/or UCS legit Final Four contenders? What is LSU's main problem as the defending NCAA champs? Can the Lady Tigers repeat?
    Ani and Chelsea dish on NBA teams that need to make a trade in order to have any chance in the 2024 NBA playoffs. Ani goes hard on why the Mavs should look to trade for Toronto's Pascal Siakam and Chelsea goes hard on why the Golden State Warriors need to make a move to not throw away Steph's twilight years? She explains why the dynasty is over and how the Warriors window closed rather quickly. In addition to Klay Thompson, the ITP Crew explain why the Bulls' Zach Levine and the Hawks' Dejounte Murray need to find a new team!
    Ron dishes on all the high school hoops results from MLK weekend, particularly the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions and Spalding Hoophall Classic. He talks Columbus' (FL) big weekend, the new FAB 50 national rankings and why so many results fell in the Explorers' favor. The ITP Crew also talks about stock-risers such as Archbishop Stepinac's Boogie Fland, Archbishop Wood's Jahlil Bethea, Columbus' Jase Richardson and more.
    The ITP Crew also dish on the value of elite players producing for their FAB 50 ranked high school team vs. showcasing their skill level as it relates to national player rankings and NBA mock drafts. Is there too much emphasis on these fluctuating lists by players and on national broadcasts? Does it take away from the high school game? Why is it important to emphasize the high school game?
    This episode is No. 12 of season six of the ITP Show and one of the most important of the high school basketball season, so make sure to tune in to Episode 177. Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!
    (0:00) - Intro
    (2:19) - Should Weather Affect NFL Games?
    (7:46) - NCAA W: Is USC & UCLA Final Four Material?
    (14:29) - ITP Hot Take: Is LSU Repeating?
    (21:33) - NBA: 2 Teams That Need To Make A Trade!
    (30:13) - GS Warriors: Why Their Run Is OVER!
    (44:53) - NBA Players That Need A New Team
    (51:23) - HSBB: Hot Takes From MLK Weekend!
    (53:13) - FAB 50 Spotlight: HLs & New Rankings!
    (1:03:07) - MLK Weekend Stock-Risers!
    (1:11:38) - HS Production/Winning vs. Pro Showcasing!
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  • On Episode 176 of Ballislife's "In The Paint Show", ITP hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on the high school basketball season up to this point, spotlighting the annual Elite All-American Team by announcing their Mid-Season All-American choices and previewing the top games and storylines from this weekend's Spalding Hoophall Classic.
    First, the ITP crew gives their instant reaction to the college football national championship game and Michigan's performance against a Washington program that will be joining the Big 10. Is Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh headed to the NFL?
    In our ITP Mailbag segment, Chelsea goes in on the question of whether or not USC's JuJu Watkins is a shoo-in for the 2024 U.S. Olympic National Team. Chelsea also breaks down the youngest Olympians ever and the greatness of Cheryl Miller, the star of Team USA at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Will JuJu be on the team when the Olympics return to L.A. in 2028?
    Ron and Ani reveal their 2023-24 Mid-Season All-American first and second five. Both have a surprise pick or two? Is there any sophomore good enough to be a legit All-American this season? What does the announcement that A.J Dybansta of FAB 50 No. 9 Prolific Prep (Napa, Calif.) is considering the G-League next season actually mean?
    Ron breaks down the updated FAB 50 rankings on the eve of the MLK holiday weekend. Who is the second best team in the country, Paul VI of Virginia or Long Island Lutheran of New York? Why is there so many newcomers (15) and parity?
    The ITP crew closes out by dishing on the top matchups and storylines of the Spalding Hoophall Classic. Listen to why ani is looking forward to the matchup between No. 7 Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.) and No. 41 Archbishop Stepinac (White Plains, N.Y.) and its top-shelf point guards. Ron is most interested to see if No. 3 Paul VI or No. 27 McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.) can win the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions in Missouri on Saturday night then win a big showcase game on MLK Monday.
    The fellas also break down a sleeper performer from Hoophall they are looking forward to and if the 2024 McDonald's All-American Game is going to have a different feel or anything surprising this year.
    This episode is No. 11 of season six of the ITP Show and one of the most informative yet on the high school scene, so make sure to tune in to Episode 176. Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!
    (0:00) - Intro
    (1:37) - CFB Title Game Instant Reaction
    (7:02) - Will Raiders get Jim Harbaugh?
    (12:37) - ITP Mailbag: JuJu Watkins on Olympic Team?
    (17:12) - Cheryl Miller's Greatness!
    (22:25) - Mid-Season HS Elite A-A Team!
    (27:26) - Elite A-A Second Five
    (32:56) - J-Crowe & 2026 Class!
    (34:32) - Mid-Season A-A Team: Why Those Guys?
    (37:01) - A.J. Dybansta To G-League?
    (44:15) - FAB 50 Spotlight: 15 Newcomers!
    (52:11) - MLK Weekend Preview: Key Matchups!
    (58:56) - Key Player & Sleeper from Hoophall!
    (1:04:46) - Any McDonald's A-A Surprise/Suspense?
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  • On Episode 175 of Ballislife's "In The Paint Show", ITP hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on the holiday tournaments they attended, from the Tarkanian Classic, City of Palms, Les Schwab Invitational, The Classic at Damien, and Torrey Pines Holiday Classic. The ITP Crew break down the top teams in their FAB 50 spotlight and highlight stock risers and top 2027s on the come up.
    Before the ITP Crew gets into the high school hoops breakdown, they give their instant reaction to the college football bowl game fallout, as players across the board opted out. They also give their quick analysis of Washington's and Michigan's playoff semifinal victories and if the committee made the right choices in the aftermath.
    Chelsea dishes on USC's JuJu Watkins and the recent sellout between USC and UCLA, which is a good sign for WNCAA basketball. Is JuJu Watkins the next big thing in women's hoops? Should she have the option to turn pro after this season? Ani and Chelsea go hard on opposite ends of the debate!
    The ITP Crew also dish on the Detroit Pistons' historic losing streak, which was eventually snapped after 28 games. Ani and Chelsea break down how and why a streak like that goes on and why they feel Detroit's talent is not reflected in its current 3-30 record. Chelsea also break downs what a losing streak/feels is like from the perspective of a pro player and ani from a scholastic coach.
    The ITP Crew end the its first podcast of 2024 with the breakdown of the holiday tournaments, including the 50th anniversary of the City of Palms? Which is the best FAB 50 ranked team that could give No. 1 Montverde Academy a run for its money? Ron runs down Clark Francis' Top 10 of his 50 greatest players in the event's history.
    Ani dishes on his top four 2024s and why Jayden Harper of FAB 50 ranked Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) is a bonafide No. 1 prospect candidate. Ani and Ron and shout out break-out performers and 2027s from the holiday events they attended. Ron also breaks down event championships for St. Pius X-St. Matthias (Downey, Calif.), Roosevelt (Eastvale, Calif.) and Carlsbad (Calif.).
    This episode is No. 10 of season six of the ITP Show and the first one of 2024, so thanks for turning in to Episode 175 as the ITP beings another year. Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!
    (0:00) - Intro 

    (2:00) - CFB Bowl Games Fallout

    (4:53) - CFB Semifinal Instant Analysis  

    (10:17) - JuJu Watkins: Next Big Things in Women’s Hoops?

    (21:16) - Detroit Pistons: A Breakdown of Losing 

    (26:39) - Losing: A Players’ & Coach’s Perspective 

    (36:29) - FAB 50 Spotlight: City of Palms Breakdown 

    (40:43) - City of Palms: 10 Greatest Players/Teams 

    (45:45) - FAB 50 Spotlight: Les Schwab Invitational  

    (52:42) - ITP Scouting Report: Top 2024s & Sleepers 

    (58:38) - Grading Cam Boozer: Where’s He Going? 

    (1:00:41) - Tark, Damien, Torrey Pines Standouts! 
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  • On Episode 174 of Ballislife's "In The Paint Show", ITP hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins give a personal touch to their basketball takes on the last pod on 2023! The ITP Crew dishes on what they are grateful for and their New Year's resolutions they plan to keep!
    The ITP Crew give their reaction to the recent contract announcement of MLB's Shoehei Ohtani's to the Los Angeles Dodgers for $700 million over the next 10 seasons. Is there anything comparable in other sports? Why don't vast amounts of American kids embrace baseball more?
    The ITP Crew also dish on the NCAA bowl game system and the reality that many potential top NFL Draft picks will sit the bowl games out. Why is that? Have bowl games lost all their luster? Will they be around when the new 12-team NCAA playoff kicks off and when the power conferences eventually form their own alliance?
    The Detroit Pistons have lost 20 straight games and 44 of 48 since the 2023 NBA trade deadline. The organization brought in well-paid and highly-regarded coach Monty Williams. Is the talent level that bad? Is coaching that big of a difference-maker at the highest levels? Is Williams doing a good job with this young core? Chelsea and Ani go hard in the paint on the issue and also dish on the Spurs' Gregg Popovich. Is he going to lead the franchise's turnaround? Has his time passed as an elite coach?
    In our last episode of the calendar year, the ITP Crew give their predictions for 2024. Who is going to win the NBA title? What team will capture the NCAA tournament? What will be the biggest story of 2024 be?
    Will it be a Nuggets vs. Celtics NBA Final? Will a team like Marquette or Houston make a run at the NCAA title? Will NIL continue to dominate national headlines? Will there be a bigger story than Bronny James heading to the 2024 NBA Draft?
    What athlete is Ron, Ani and Chelsea looking forward to watching the most in 2024?
    The ITP Crew breaks it all down!
    This episode is No. 9 of season six of the ITP Show and the final one of the year, so make sure to tune into Episode 174 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories! The next episode will be taped on New Year's Day or Jan. 2.
    (0:00) - Intro 

    (1:29) - What ITP Crew Is Grateful For 

    (7:36) - ITP Crew’s New Year’s Resolutions 

    (13:08) - Shohei Ohtani’s $700 Million Contract: Reactions! 

    (25:19) - Elite Players Sitting Out Bowl Games: What’s Next?

    (31:09) - ITP Basketball Holiday Hot Take!

    (40:20) - Pistons & Spurs: Talent or Coaching? What’s Wrong?

    (46:16) - Is Pop’s Time As Coach Done?

    (55:22) - ITP Final Exam 2024 Predictions: NBA 

    (1:00:12) - ITP Final Exam 2024 Predictions: NCAA Men's 

    (1:00:12) - ITP Final Exam 2024 Predictions: NCAA Men's 

    (1:05:11) - Athlete Looking Forward To See In 2024

    (1:11:03) - Biggest Sports Stories For 2024 
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  • On Episode 173 of Ballislife's "In The Paint Show", ITP hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on the recent Hoophall West, the college football playoff controversy and give a quick preview of the December tournaments the ITP crew will be scouting.
    We tip-off the latest pod with some big off-court news from Ani and the NBA In-Season Tournament. Why is it working and whom will advance? Ani and Chelsea give their predictions!
    The ITP Crew also dish on the college football playoff controversy surrounding the omission of unbeaten ACC champ Florida State from the four-team playoff. Why did the committee get this wrong and what was the reasoning? Did Georgia deserve to fall all the way out of the top four after an untimely loss to Alabama and will the will the FSU/Dawgs bowl game be the greatest non-playoff bowl game ever, or a major letdown?
    The ITP Crew also give their personal takes on CFB and the irony of the Pac-12 doing so well in football and women's basketball in light of the conference's demise.
    Ron and Ani then breakdown the Hoophall West, giving their takes on standout players and teams that need to re-bound. Ron breaks down star sophomore guard Kaden House of Desert Mountain (Ariz.), while Ani dishes on the spectacular weekend of Kentucky-bound guard Boogie Fland of Archbishop Stepinac (N.Y.).
    The fellas also dish on AZ Compass Prep (Ariz.) and Corona Centennial (Calif.) reaching a crossroads in their season. Will AZ Compass Prep turn it up and have a chance to challenge the top teams in the EYBL Scholastic and does Centennial have a chance to win a fourth straight CIF Southern Section open crown?
    The ITP Crew also give their Hot Take on the Montverde Academy (Fla.) blowout of Columbus (Fla.). Was it surprising? Does FAB 50 No. 2 Link Academy (Mo.) have any chance at the upcoming EYBLS event in Las Vegas against FAB 50 No. 1 MVA after losing to No. 8 Prolific Prep (Calif.)? Ani breaks it down!
    The ITP Crew also previews where they will be evaluating games at this month from Las Vegas at the NBA showcase event to Tarkanian Classic, down to Florida and the 50th Annual City of Palms Classic. What teams and players are Ron and Ani looking forward to watching the most?
    The ITP Crew also dishes on the reality of few fans at high-level games involving EYBLS and other prep school teams vs. the traditional high school environment. What does it mean? Is it good or bad for the game?
    This episode is No. 8 of season six of the ITP Show and offers som terrific insight on the high school scene and the holiday tournaments approach, so make sure to tune into Episode 173 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!
    (0:00) - Intro: Ani Goes For It! 

    (2:57) - NBA In-Season Tourney: Instant Reaction  

    (8:33) - NBA In-Season Tourney: Chelsea's Predictions! 

    (11:01) - NBA In-Season Tourney: Ani's Predictions! 

    (12:53) - CFB Playoff Mess: Reaction to FSU’s Omission 

    (20:26) - FSU vs. Georgia: Great Bowl or Wash-Out?

    (24:13) - ITP Crew Give Their CFB Background!

    (30:23) - The Hot Pac-12! 

    (32:40) - ITP Scouting Report: Hoophall West Standouts!

    (38:04) - Hot Take: Most Underwhelming HS Team!

    (44:28) - MVA-Columbus (FL) Result Reaction

    (52:08) - EYBL Scholastic: MVA vs. Link Academy Preview! 

    (53:19) - ITP Crew Holiday Tourney Schedules! 

    (56:25) - HSBB: Talent-Laden vs. Traditional HS Games

    (1:02:58) - City of Palms/Tark Preview  
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  • On Episode 172 of Ballislife's "In The Paint Show", ITP hosts Ronnie Flores and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on plenty of topics, including the NBA Rookie of the Year race between the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama and Thunder's Chet Holmgren and discuss the media push of young player highlights vs. contributions to winning teams. Is Holmgren, who was injured all of last season, now the ROY front-runner over the presumed favorite? Did sitting out last season actually help Holmgren?
    Ron and Chelsea talk young player development on fairly poor teams. Many rookies and second-year players are getting social media praise for their play, but on teams that have poor records. Does this paint an accurate picture of their development? Is the value of young players over-stated because of the media's push to promote highlights? Ron and Chelsea dish on the important subject!
    The ITP Crew break down the announcement of the new 14-team Nike EYBL Scholastic League, which was formally known as the NIBC (National Interscholastic Basketball Conference). What does this mean for the high school landscape? What does this announcement mean for parents and players who strive to make it to the highest levels of the game? What could be in store in the league's future?
    The McDonald's All-American Game has been dominated in recent years by players who participate on Nike-affiliated grassroots teams. Now that plenty of the McDonald's selections hail from EYBLS programs, does that change the dynamic of the selections? Does that change the thinking of the selection committee? The game has been around since 1978 and 1989 was the first time two players were selected from the same high school. 2019 was the first time three were selected from the same program in the same year. Ron and Chelsea break down the chances of this year's Montverde Academy (Fla.) team having more than three. Do all five of MVA's starters deserve to make the prestigious game?
    Ron gives Chelsea a Pop Quiz of the tumultuous situation between LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese and Tigers coach Kim Mulkey. Will her suspension be lifted and will she come back to the team? Can the player-coach relationship be salvaged and LSU make another NCAA title run? Will Reese lose NIL value once she takes off a Tigers' uniform? Chelsea is put to the test!
    Ron and Chelsea also give their hot takes on Bryce James returning to Sierra Canyon, the demise of Sports Illustrated and the once proud sports media giant creating AI-generated stories, a parent at Hinsdale South (IL) High School suing because her returning all-conference son was cut from the basketball team and the ramifications of the House vs. NCAA case. Does the NCAA have a future if it loses this lawsuit?
    This episode is No. 7 of season six of the ITP Show and breaks down important topics in high school and NBA basketball, so make sure to tune into Episode 172 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!
    (0:00) - Intro 

    (1:54) - Bryce James Back At Sierra Canyon!  

    (6:03) - Sports Illustrated: Using AI For Stories? Say It Ain’t So! 

    (12:20) - Wow: Parent Suing School for Cutting All-Conference Son!

    (20:50) - ITP Hot Take: House vs. NCAA Lawsuit (Is NCAA Over?)

    (30:08) - Cheslea’s ITP Final Exam: LSU’s Angel Reese & Kim Mulkey! 

    (40:13) - NBA Young Stars: ROY Race & Highlight Driven Media Push

    (42:53) - Did Chet Holmgren Benefit From Sitting Out? 

    (44:34) - Highlight Culture: Are Young NBA Players Over-Valued? 

    (49:09) - A Pro’s Perspetive: Adapting To Losing 

    (53:23) - EYBL Scholastic: What’s In Store For This League?

    (59:36) - Nike Grassroots Dominance in McDonald’s Game 

    (1:02:08) - Montverde Academy: 5 McDonald’s All-Americans?!
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  • On Episode 171 of Ballislife's "In The Paint Show", ITP hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on the situation involving LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese and the dynamic between star player and coach in this current NIL era of college basketball. Many online are trying to pit Reese against her coach Kim Mulkey, but this topic is much bigger in scope than just the defending NCAA champs and its star player and its lighting-rod coach.
    A.R. is currently suspended from LSU's team, but the ITP crew goes deeper on this topic, including the issue of student-athlete confidentiality rights, player-coach relationship as it pertains to protecting players from media onslaught and social media rumors, treating players different based on how much money he or she is earning through NIL, making star players available to the media after games, the locker room dynamics and how that has changed because of NIL, and treating players as student-athletes rather than pro athletes.
    Chelsea talks about Mulkey flaming the fires of Reese's suspension by avoiding the suspension with the media and Ronnie questions the importance of the relationship between star and coach. How important is it for rotation players to be on the same page with the coach both on and off the court? Ani and Chelsea give their hot takes! The locker room dynamic is a big topic now that star players have the potential to earn as much or more than some on the coaching staff. Can a team win big if the players and staff are not on the same page off-the-court?
    The crew then break down what makes a great coach at the collegiate level. Is Mulkey a great coach, or does she have great players?
    The ITP Crew also talks about media availability and Ani breaks down how it can hurt branding and draft status by declining. Should it be mandatory that players are made available to media if they are requested?
    Ronnie closes the topic by dishing on the future of big-time college sports. Are the players in the revenue sports headed toward employment? What is going to happen in the near future?
    Switching gears, Ronnie reveals the results of the preseason 2023-24 Mr. Basketball USA Tracker, which tracks the progress of the nations top high school basketball players. Duke-bound Cooper Flagg of preseason FAB 50 No. 1 Montverde Academy (Fla.) leads a two-horse race in the 2023-24 Mr. Basketball USA Tracker powered by Ballislife.com. The 6-foot-9 forward edges last seasons Mr. Basketball USA honoree, Cam Boozer of Columbus (Fla.), in a close race between the two elite prospects among 20 national candidates.
    Flagg garners six first-place votes, Boozer collects two while two other candidates receive one first place vote. The two other candidates to receive a first-place vote (one each) was undecided guard Dylan Harper of FAB 50 No. 18 Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.) and Rutgers-bound forward Airious "Ace" Bailey of FAB 50 No. 21 McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.). Will Harper join Bailey at Rutgers in the fall of 2024?
    This episode is No. 6 of season six of the ITP Show and breaks down important topics in collegiate sports, so make sure to tune into Episode 171 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!

    (0:00) - Intro 

    (0:51) - LSU’s Angel Reese Suspended: Surprising?  

    (6:23) - Coach Kim Mulkey: Not Protecting Her Player? 

    (12:59) - Coach-Player Dynamic: Does Off-Court Matter Much?

    (20:18) - Is Mulkey a Great Coach? What Matters Most in CBB? 

    (30:20) - Bobby Knight Parallel: Does Mulkey Need to Adapt?

    (35:11) - NIL Era: Pro-Type Scrutiny For Student-Athletes?

    (43:24) - Star Player Media Availability: What’s the Obligation?

    (48:39) - ITP Hot Take: Are Colleges Going to Employee Athletes? 

    (52:27) - Mr. Basketball USA Tracker Results: Cooper Flagg!
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  • On Episode 170 of Ballislife's "In The Paint Show", Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana give their hot takes on the young risers and early standouts of the 2023-24 basketball season at all levels, from the NBA, college and high school ranks!
    The ITP crew starts off with their dish on hoop hot takes that are meant as click-bait and how impressionable those are to young players and fans. Ron and Ani dish on the hot take that preseason FAB 50 No. 1 Montverde Academy (Fla.) can beat a number of D1 college programs and win some CBB conferences. Ron contends that both levels of the game should be respected more and Ani's take is that grown men have a different outlook and motivation when it comes to the game. The fine line between success and failure is much thinner at the college level and Ron also stresses the talent level at quality D2s while Ani also discusses the impact of college-level scouting reports.
    The fellas also dish on the ridiculous notion that NBA all-time great Hakeem Olajuwon is "stealing money" teaching old 1990s moves and the surprising assertion by Louis Williams that the Clippers lost motivation and interest during the 2020 bubble because outsiders didn't consider it a legitimate NBA championship.
    Ron and Ani tell it like it is!
    In their ITP Scouting Report segment, the fellas dish on young players who have stood out so far in the NBA and college and on a number of 2026 and 2027 high school prospects who they expect to have break out seasons. The fellas break down the Thunder's Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren, the Jazz's Keyonte George, USC's Isaiah Collier, Arizona's Kylan Boswell and many more.
    The fellas also dish on standouts from the Pangos All-South and All-East Camps whom should be 2023-24 high school standouts whole Ron breaks down the big-time matchup between young 7-foot bigs Keiner Asprilla of FAB 50 ranked Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) and Akol Nyok of Glenelg Country School (Md.).
    This episode is No. 5 of season six of the ITP Show and breaks down what we've seen so far in the 2023-24 season, so make sure to tune into Episode 170 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!
    (0:00) - Intro 

    (0:37) - Game Focus (Too Many Fall Leagues?) 

    (3:29) - Can a HS Team Peak Early

    (4:46) - ITP Hot Take: Can MVA Beat a D1 Team? 

    (16:01) - Hot Take: Ridiculous Takes By Pros!  

    (21:00) - Hot Take: Lou Will On The Bubble!  

    (24:25) - ITP Scouting Report: NBA Breakout Guys!

    (21:03) - Scouting Report: CBB Frosh Eye-Catchers!

    (39:32) - Scouting Report: Young HS Players To Look For!
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  • On Episode 169 of Ballislife's "In The Paint Show", Chelsea Hopkins hosts a special ITP episode, the "2023-24 Preseason FAB 50 Rankings Release Show" to coincide with the release of the complete rankings on Ballislife.com.
    Chelsea’s fellow ITP hosts, FAB 50 compiler Ronnie Flores and BIL associate editor Ani Umana, break down the preseason poll, talk "Teams on the Rise", "Teams on the Hot Seat", players to watch for 2023-24 and more!
    Chelsea puts Ron and Ani under the gun about the big rule changes involving the elimination of the one-and-one foul shot, how teams get ranked, the bubble clubs that just missed and the big matchups to look forward to during the 2023-24 regular season.
    Ron and Ani break down the nation's best high school teams in three segments: Teams 31-50 (those looking to maintain their ranking and win section/conference titles), Teams 16-30 (those with legitimate shots to win state titles and move into the Top 15 because of their size and/or depth) and Team 1-15 (the top FAB 50 title contenders with future D1 prospects coming off the bench and loaded schedules).
    This episode is No. 4 of season six of the ITP Show and tips off our coverage of the 2023-24 high school basketball season around the country. This special episode compliments the detailed writeups of all 50 teams on the website, so make sure to tune into Episode 169 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!

    (0:00) - Intro 
    (0:58) - New NFHS Foul Rules (1-and-1 Elimination) 
    (4:57) - How to Get Ranked 
    (6:42) - Teams No. 31-50 Released 
    (13:07) - How Teams Get in 31-50 Range 
    (17:52) - Teams No. 16-30 Released 
    (19:46) - Difference Between 31-50 & 16-30
    (21:03) - Teams/Players To Watch (16-30)
    (28:08) - FAB 50 Guidelines 
    (35:25) - Teams No. 1-15 Released 
    (39:36) - Teams/Players To Watch (Top 15)
    (44:03) - Teams On The Rise (Top 15)
    (48:40) - Players To Watch (Top 15)
    (1:00:00) - Ceiling For Cooper Flagg/MVA
    (1:05:20) - Breakdown Of More Teams  
    (1:11:24) - BUBBLE Teams Breakdown
    (1:15:49) - Big FAB 50 Games
    (1:22:47) - Key Preseason Content Dates
    (1:24:56) - Complete Preseason FAB 50 List 
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  • On Episode 168 of the new and improved Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins give their hot takes on three main topics: USA Basketball coming up short and not medaling at the FIBA World Cup, the 2023 WNBA season and the recent G League Ignite games with its plethora of 2024 NBA hopefuls.
    In the ITP Overseas segment, Ron asks Ani and Chelsea some hard-hitting questions on the state of USA Basketball, which failed to medal for the second consecutive FIBA World Cup and finished the event losing three of its last four games. Is it simply a need for more ALL-NBA type players on the roster, or is the gap in talent so small now that FIBA rules make all the difference? The ITP crew break down some of the names that should be on the 2024 U.S. Olympic team. The big question is, what changes will be made to the USA Basketball program?
    Ron and Ani put Chelsea under the gun in a ITP Final Exam segment on the 2023 WNBA Regular Season. Who is the league's MVP? Who is most improved? Who is the second best rookie after Aliyah Boston? Is the league making the slow but necessary changes to eventually turn a profit? Chelsea gives straight forward answers to these questions!
    In our scouting report segment, Ani and Chelsea dish on the recent G League Ignite games, which opened their fourth season on September 6 and 8 against the Perth Wildcats. The G League Ignite team has its deepest roster of NBA Draft hopefuls yet, including highly-regarded draft prospects Ronald Holland and Matas Buzelis.
    What was the environment like to scout these prospects, compared to a college basketball game? Is a pro structure and setting beneficial for all the prospects on the team, as compared to the college game? Is it too early to tell just where these prospects will land in the 2024 NBA Draft? Ani and Chelsea break it all down!
    This current episode is No. 3 of season six of the ITP Show and the second in our re-vamped format with specific segments and topics. Our pods are a bit shorter and more to the point, so make sure to tune in to each segment of Episode 168 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!

    (0:00) - Intro

    (2:10) - ITP Overseas: USA Basketball Doesn’t Medal

    (5:47) - Overseas: Too Many Excuses? Or Poor Makeup? 

    (11:15) - Overseas: Who Should Be On ’24 Olympic Team?

    (18:37) - ITP Final Exam: Chelsea’s On The WNBA Hot Seat!

    (27:50) - Final Exam: Why There’s Few Underrated W Players?

    (31:08) - Final Exam: Chelsea On WNBA Tanking?! 

    (37:11) - ITP Scouting Report: G League Ignite Insight

    (43:31) - Scouting Report: Chelsea’s Take On G League  

    (47:41) - Scouting Report: Ani On G League Practice

    (49:05) - Scouting Report: G League Or College?  

    (52:57) - Scouting Report: Ron’s Matas Buzelis Insight

    (54:45) - Pod & .Com Promo Plugs
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  • In ITP Overtime, Episode No. 4, Ronnie talks about the recent jersey retirement at Taft (Woodland Hills, Calif.) of multi-sports athlete and former NFL player Steve Smith (Giants) and discusses with Ani and Chelsea their definitions of a great athlete and what defines athleticism. How do you define it?

    Check out ITP Overtime, our series of short story bonus content that compliments our weekly ITP show! Some are funny and light-hearted, while others raw and behind-the-scenes topics!

    Listen to full episodes of "IN THE PAINT” and to "ITP OT" on the @BallislifePodcastNetwork
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  • In ITP Overtime, Episode No. 3, Ani and Chelsea talk about USA Basketball's recent loss to Lithuania at the FIBA World Cup. Does the USA have developmental issues? What’s the problem? 

    Check out ITP Overtime, our series of short story bonus content that compliments our weekly ITP show! Some are funny and light-hearted, while others raw and behind-the-scenes topics!

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  • On Episode 167 of the revamped Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins dish on why players fall short of their general high school evaluation and what evaluators learn from those misses. Why do highly-ranked Top 5 prospects miss or fail to live up to expectations? What do evaluators get wrong with some of the prospect they rank high in a particular class? On the flip side, are there any re-occurring factors when it comes to why highly-ranked players don't live up to expectations?
    This is an explosive topic and one with alot of layers and multiple perspectives. Is it wrong to say any player that makes the NBA is a bust or missed? Chelsea, as a former pro player who understands how hard it is to stick in pro ball, ask Ron and Ani this hard-hitting question and more as it relates to why players miss from an evaluator's perspective.
    In our ITP Scouting Report segment, Ron and Ani give their top three reasons why prospects miss and why that factor is prevalent. Chelsea gives her take on their reasoning. The entitlement, the lack of development of youth stars and the high-pressure stakes of youth ball is broken down as are the mistakes of scouts not knowing a player's mental makeup, the player having a loose circle and overtraining.
    In our ITP Final Exam segment, Ron and Ani break down their Top 3 misses over the years and what the learning lesson or main takeaways is from that evaluation? Ani also dishes on the tiers of players (based on final player ranking) with regards to the perceptions surrounding busts. Can a player such as Brandon Knight be considered a miss?
    There is alot to go over and review in our latest hour-long ITP Show episode and it requires more insight on our ITP Overtime playlist and future sub-topics.
    This current episode is No. 2 of season six of the ITP Show and the second in our re-vamped format with specific segments and topics. The pod a bit shorter and more to the point, so make sure to tune in to Episode 167 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!

    (0:00) - Intro

    (1:09) - ITP Hot Take: Best Musical Artists

    (5:31) - Hot Take: Intro to Eval Misses

    (7:57) - ITP Overtime (Shorts) Shout Out!

    (8:36) - ITP Scouting Report: Perception of Eval Misses (Tiers)

    (15:23) - Scouting Report: Ron’s Top 3 Reasons For Misses

    (23:53) - Scouting Report: Chelsea Dishes on Unrealistic Parents

    (25:14) - Scouting Report: Ani’s Top 3 Reasons For Misses

    (28:58) - Scouting Report: Why Are Trainers Over-Used?

    (32:14) - Scouting Report: Chelsea Dishes on Girls Trainers

    (35:46) - Scouting Report: Is Athleticism Really Evolving?

    (42:14) - ITP Final Exam: Ron’s Top 3 Personal Misses

    (52:06) - ITP Final Exam: Ani’s Top 3 Personal Misses

    (57:18) - ITP Final Exam: Evaluating Is Difficult!
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  • In ITP Overtime, Episode No. 2, Ani and Ronnie re-rank the national class of 2019. The lightening rod player of the class is James Wiseman. Where would you rank him? 

    Check out ITP Overtime, our series of short story bonus content that compliments our weekly ITP show! Some are funny and light-hearted, while others raw and behind-the-scenes topics!

    Listen to full episodes of "IN THE PAINT” and to "ITP OT" on the @BallislifePodcastNetwork
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