Let It Fly Podcast

Foster Loyer comes on the podcast to talk about Davidson's 15 game winning streak, breaking the AP 25, and the keys to finishing the season strong.  He also gets into his basketball upbringing, including the pivotal moments in his career that led him to where he is today & what it was like growing up as a son of an NBA coach.  Jake and Eli also break down their respective weekly segments: snipers & teams of the week.

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Dae Dae Grant from the Miami (OH) Redhawks comes on to discuss the factors that have led to his high level of play this year and the keys to Miami finishing the season strong.  He also gets into his upbringing and how he defied the odds to become a division 1 basketball player and is on track to obtain a college degree from Miami University.  Jake and Eli also debut 2 new segments: snipers of the week and college basketball teams of the week.  Listen in to hear about some stellar individual shooting performances that occurred over the last week, as well as some teams that made a statement.

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Chattanooga Men's Basketball guard Malachi Smith comes on for an interview.  Malachi talks about why he committed to head coach Lamont Paris even before he had a winning season at Chattanooga, as well as how he has grown in the versatility of his game (20.8 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 3.6 ast, 44% from 3).  He also talks about the factors that have allowed the Mocs to get off to such a great start this year (13-3 so far).  Malachi gives us an inside look into his upbringing and how he is motivated by his mother.  We hope you enjoy this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast!

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly podcast, Jake and Eli break down the latest 68 team bracket released by Joe Lunardi.  Jake also gives some fun facts & trivia from this year's college basketball season so far.

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Camron Justice comes on and discusses how he got a waiver to play a 6th year in college hoops after taking a year off, playing 24 hours after he was married, and how he has gotten re adjusted to being a student athlete.  Camron is coming off a 25 point performance in Western Kentucky's first win over Louisville since 2008.  He was named Conference USA player of the week last week, and gives a great interview.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Let It Fly Podcast! 

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake and Eli share their take on some early season college basketball teams that have surprised them, as well as some that have disappointed them.  Drake Jeffries comes on the podcast to discuss Wyoming's early season success, his hot shooting start, Wyoming's unique offense and much more!

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Sasha Stefanovic comes on to discuss the factors that have led to Purdue's early season success, as well as his hot start shooting the ball.  He talks about the culture that Matt Painter has developed, as well as his growth as a player over the years. Purdue is currently ranked #3 in the latest college basketball AP poll.

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake and Eli talk offer their first week take-a-ways including UCLA beating Villanova in OT,  a strong showing from the SoCon, A10 struggles, and much more.  Te'Jon Lucas comes on the podcast and discusses BYU's strong start to the season, the experience of playing in front of the BYU faithful, and what he thinks will be important for the Cougars to focus on as they continue to grow this season.

On this week's jam-packed episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake and Eli discuss the questions they have about the top 10 college basketball teams in the AP poll to start the season.  They also bring up some under the radar intriguing first week matchups.  UNC's Kerwin Walton comes on the podcast and talks about why he chose UNC, how much he hates Duke, and why he believes the Tar Heels will be a force to be reckoned with this year.

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake and Eli interview Baylor Scheierman, star junior guard at South Dakota State University.  Baylor talks about his versatility as a player, as well as how he went from a 2 star recruit to a NBA Draft prospect.  He also hits on growing up in a small town in Nebraska, and how the rural values have shaped who he is today.  Baylor also talks about his expectations for the Jackrabbits this year, why he is excited to get rolling, and much more! Rate, review, and subscribe to the Let It Fly Podcast for weekly relevant hoops content!

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake and Eli interview Max Klesmit, sophomore shooting guard at Wofford College.  Max describes Wofford's unique offense, and how it played a role in his recruiting process.  He also talks about his basketball upbringing and the role his dad had in making him the player he is today.  Jake tells some stories from his days in the SoCon, and Max explains why he feels good about Wofford's chances to make a run this year.

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake and Eli break down 3 mid-major college basketball teams that should be on your radar heading into this year's college basketball season.  They also discuss the Emoni Bates revealed minus wingspan, Mountain West/American conference realignment, and the movement of the Maui Invitational to Las Vegas.

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake and Eli share their in-depth perspectives on which six teams from the power five conferences and the Big East will outperform expectations this year, as well as reactions to the news that JJ Redick will retire from the NBA after fifteen seasons.

In this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake and Eli interview Scott Davenport, Head Coach of Bellarmine University Men's Basketball.  Coach Davenport talks about his coaching journey, tells some stories from his time on staff at Louisville with Coach Rick Pitino, and talks about his mentors that helped shape his coaching style and approach. He also gives insight into what he believes will help Bellarmine have another successful year in the ASUN after transitioning up to Division 1 from Division 2 last year.

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake and Eli discuss the news that UCF, Cincinnati, BYU, and Houston will all be joining the Big 12 conference.  They also get into Paolo Banchero's NIL deal with 2K Sports, as well as Nimari Burnett and Seth Towns' injuries.  Coach Mike Schrage of Elon Men's Basketball comes on the podcast to talk about his coaching journey, his standards for his program at Elon, as well as his plans and expectations for this upcoming year in the Colonial Athletic Association.  Rate, review and subscribe to the Let It Fly Podcast for fresh and relevant basketball content every week!

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, professional basketball player Reid Travis comes on for an interview.  Reid talks about his experience in the NBA Summer League with the Knicks and gets into his crazy quick recruiting process that landed him at Kentucky for his final year of eligibility.  From talking politics with John Calipari to having NBA scouts at every practice, Reid gives listeners an inside look at his life as a Kentucky basketball player.  He also speaks to his experience overseas and how he navigates through the ups and downs of playing professionally.  We hope you enjoy this interview with Reid Travis on the Let It Fly Podcast powered by Shoot-A-Way! 

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake and Eli discuss the significant news that Emoni Bates will be playing basketball for Penny Hardaway at Memphis this season.  Eli talks about what he thinks realistic expectations are for Memphis this year, as well as why there is so much hype behind Bates as a prospect.  Maryland forward Simon Wright comes on the podcast and talks about his collegiate basketball journey so far, why he loved playing for Mike Schrage at Elon, and his excitement for his last year of college basketball at Maryland.

On this week's special edition of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake & Eli draft their best lineup of college basketball players from the modern era (2000-present).  We discuss each pick as we go down the list, and talk about how their hypothetical teams would match up.  Only 11 weeks until the 2021-22 college basketball season begins, tune into the Let It Fly Podcast for coverage, analysis, and interviews every week!

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly podcast, Jake and Eli interview Trey Phipps, a sophomore guard who is transferring to Oral Roberts University after his freshman campaign at Oklahoma.  Trey talks about why he decided to join Paul Mills' program after long-time Oklahoma head coach, Lon Kruger, decided to retire and about how his relationship with his father has shaped who he is today.  Trey is back in his hometown of Tulsa and is excited to get on the court this year with the Golden Eagles. We hope you enjoy this in-depth interview!

On this weeks jam-packed episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake and Eli discuss the USA Men's Basketball Olympic team winning the gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.  Jake also brings up some big-time NBA free agency signings and Eli reacts in real-time with a letter grade and a ceiling for each of the teams discussed.  Jake and Eli give their reaction to the Memphis Tigers landed top prospect Jalen Duren, and Eli hints that Penny Hardaway may still have another 5 star recruit on his roster when the season rolls around.  Colorado State All-Conference forward David Roddy comes on the podcast to discuss why he chose to go to Colorado State, his unique playing style, choosing basketball over football, and his expectations for this year's squad in the Mountain West conference.

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Eli shares his perspective on winners and losers from the 2021 NBA Draft.  Jake and Eli both give their instant reaction to the blockbuster trade that sent Russell Westbrook to the Lakers.  Eastern Kentucky guard Braxton Beverly comes on the podcast to discuss why he elected to leave NC State after a successful career that allowed him to become one of only two players in Wolfpack history with more than 1,000 career points, 300 career assists, 200 career three-pointers, and 100 career steals.  He also talks about his special relationship with Eastern Kentucky's coach A.W. Hamilton, and why he is excited to play for him.

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake & Eli discuss Team USA's loss to France in their 2020 Olympic debut (1st Olympic lost since 2004).  They indicate why this team isn't a great fit and why some other NBA stars might have turned down the Team USA invite.  We also celebrate the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA title, and why Giannis Antetokounmpo is the face the NBA needs! Keaton Kutcher, freshman shooting guard at the University of South Dakota & all time leading scorer at Mount Vernon High School, comes on the pod to talk about his basketball journey, how he was able to get to the Division 1 level, and his goals for the upcoming season in the Summit League.

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake & Eli discuss Kevin Obanor's decision to transfer to Texas Tech, Kofi Cockburn's decision to return to Illinois, and Marcus Carr's decision to transfer to Texas.  Jake and Eli also discuss the NBA Finals and the storylines that came out of Game 5.  Finally, Spencer Littleson, one of the top pure shooters in college basketball last year, comes on the podcast to discuss his basketball journey, how he was able to have so much success as a shooter for Toledo last year (103 made 3pt FG, at a 47% clip), and his plans to play professionally in Europe.

Jake & Eli discuss the biggest headlines from last week's NBA Draft withdrawal deadline.  They also talk about the impact Johnny Juzang, Max Abmas, Hunter Dickinson and others will have on their respective teams and college basketball as a whole.  Jake and Eli also hit on some of the players who kept their name in the draft like Jason Preston & Jose Alvarado.  Finally, they give their thoughts on the NBA Finals.

On this week's episode of the Let It Fly Podcast, Jake and Eli discuss Chris Paul's dominance in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, including Patrick Beverly's unprofessionalism and Frank Kaminsky's failure to protect CP3.  They also discuss the name, image, and likeness law going into effect in the NCAA and the the chaos and confusion that has ensued in the world of college sports.  Andre Morgan comes on the podcast to talk about his coaching journey, his new role at the University of Cincinnati, and his perspective on the changing landscape of college basketball.

On this week's episode, Jake and Eli bring on analytics professional TJ Webber to preview this year's NBA Draft.  TJ goes through his big board and talks about the positives and negatives of each prospect.  We also look back at last year's draft and rate who performed well and who failed to deliver.  TJ, a Wisconsin native also gives his feelings regarding the ongoing Milwaukee Bucks playoff run and we discuss whether they have what it takes to bring home the Larry O'Brien trophy.

Jake and Eli discuss the two game 7's that happened in the NBA last weekend, including the Bucks beating the Nets, and the Hawks outlasting the 76ers.  Eli gives an educated breakdown on the NCAA court ruling news.

On this week's episode, Jake points out similarities between the late Kobe Bryant and Devin Booker.  Eli brings up NBA players that have emerged to be extremely useful for their teams this postseason.  Jake and Eli discuss the NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness issue.

Jake and Eli discuss the Coach K retirement news and give their thoughts on how the transition of Jon Scheyer, Duke basketball's next Head Coach, will go.  They also touch on the reasoning behind why Brad Stevens will transition from Head Coach to General Manager of the Boston Celtics and talk about the Suns beating the Lakers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.  Walt McGrory comes on the podcast to talk about his experience playing for Wisconsin in the Big Ten and his plans to spend his last year of eligibility at South Dakota in the Summit League.

Jake and Eli discuss three mid-major teams to keep an eye on this college basketball season and cover some of the key storylines from the NBA playoffs. Jake interviews Tanner Samson, Elon University's all-time leader in three-point field goals made.

Jake and Eli discuss some college basketball news and notes, preview the NBA Playoffs, and have guest Andrew Fleming of Pro Performance Basketball on to talk about his journey.

Jake and Eli discuss the changing landscape of College Basketball with the immediate eligibility rule change.  They also get into the programs that are the biggest winners so far from the transfer portal season.  Jake interviews Ryan Borowicz, CEO of The Driveway, a basketball training facility outside of Green Bay, Wisconsin.