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Host Nima Omidvar, a 12 year college basketball coaching vet, takes listeners from the court @Thur_The_Tunnel to discuss hoops behind the scenes. Breaking down all the recruiting regions all over the country, the world and some special guests along the way!

Nima Omidvar


    • Feb 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 14 EPISODES


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    Episode 14 - Oregon Recruiting Trail

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 68:03


    Oregon is a state that has had peaks and valleys in the attention paid to the state for basketball recruiting. From producing multiple draft picks in a class to having only a handful of D1 guys our panel discusses why this happens and what you might find as a college coach if you're in on the state early.

    Episode 13 - NYC Hoops has never dropped off

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 79:05


    Guests Book Richardson (Guachoes), Munch Williams (PSA Cardinals), Patrick Massaroni (Arch. Stepinac) & Jay David (NY Jayhawks) let the world know that the NYC stereotypes and the rumors of the downward trajectory of hoops in the largest market in the US are wrong! Ballers from NYC get it done at a high level and that isn't changing, they tell us why.

    Episode 12 - New England Part II (Connecticut & RI)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 79:57


    Guests Jere Quinn (St. Thomas More), Thomas Epinosa (Putnum Science Academy), Rock Battistoni (Loomis & Chaffee) & Mike Hart (St. Andrews) talk about how in their states you often find players from out of state coming in to make a big names for themselves. 

    Episode 11 - Illinois

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 61:45


    Mike Weinstein (Fundamental Univ.) and Gavin Sullivan (Midwest Prospect Academy) we cut out the city of Chicago and break down the state of Illinois and address the challenges of recruiting a region that is spread out over land...but the land is fertile!

    Episode 10 - New England Part 1 (VT/NH/ME)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 65:35


    Guests Jason Smith (Brewster Academy) Dan Haynes (Lee Academy) & Alex Popp (Educational Consultant for Prep School placement) discuss some "smaller" states with big reps. The NEPSAC has some of the widest range of consistent talent in the nation with players ranging from NBA all-stars to D3 players. What is the value in getting a player who has prepped? Age, consistent preparation and readiness for the next level.

    Episode 9 - Garden State grows Talent (NJ)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 54:48


    Garden State grows Talent (NJ) - Guests Jimmy Salmon (NJ Playaz), Tahj Holden (Ranney), Matt Bloom (Rutgers Prep) & Jay Gomes (NJHoops.com) talk about the geographical difference from North, Central, South Jersey and the shore. The basketball infrastructure in the state is the secrete in the soil to growing gems in the Garden state of New Jersey! 

    Episode 8 - Sweet Home Alabama

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 52:30


    Sweet Home Alabama - Guests Kirven Land (BamaMixTapes), Ronnie Arrow (Former South Alabama HC), Ralston Turner (Muscle Shoals) & Greg Brown (Huntsville Lee) represent the huge state of Alabama from Huntsville to Birmingham to Mobile. From North to south you are traveling over 5 hours. With all that ground to cover there are pockets of basketball that generally develop different types of players. Where are the skilled guys? Where are the athletes? The panel will tell you all!

    Episode 7 - Ballers from the Boot (Louisiana)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 60:05


    Ballers from the Boot (Louisiana) - Guests Shaun Dumas (Crescent City), Dexter Washington (Hamilton Christian), Jeff Jones (Madison Prep) & Josh Preston (NOLA.com) are from all different parts of the state and they discuss the unique challenges faced by basketball players from Louisiana. There are obstacles such as football, player safety and crime and respect for the talent that exists. The solution? Coaches teaming up to create events with the top teams around the state making it easier to scout and evaluate the talent.

    Episode 6 - Ballin Bigger in TX (Houston / San Antonio & Austin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 52:10


    Guests Marcus Sloan (OTR Exposure), Richard Law (JL3) & Lupe Nunez (TX Hard Work) talk about how and why basketball has evolved in East TX and why they are always hidden gyms throughout this large and fertile recruiting region. 

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    Episode 5 - Peaches N' Basketball (ATL)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 55:38


    Guests Jesse McMillan (Norcross), Desmond Eastmond (Worldwide Renegades) & Shun Williams (On the Radar Hoops) talk about the collaborative effort that everyone in and around ATL uses to help all their kids. Coordinated workout times & the most AAU events in the country mean more attention for more kids. Find out what else the ATL basketball community does to support their young athletes.

    Episode 4 - Recruiting the Commonwealth (Virginia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 58:16


    Guests Cade Lemke (Blue Ridge), Justin Daulton (VA Episcapol), Jonathan Watford (DraftPro) & Brandon Ward (Team Loaded) talk about the very diverse landscape of the state of Virginia. Different parts of the state produce different type of players - put them all together and you got yourself a great team!

    Episode 3 - On to Ontario (Toronto)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 54:05


    Guests Ro Rusell (Grassroots Canada/Crestwood Prep), Tony McIntyre (CIA Bounce/Orangeville Prep) & Mike Simonetta (Northern Kings) discuss the evolving basketball scene in Toronto, which would be the 3rd largest market in the United States. Basketball's popularity is growing, the access to great coaches is evolving and thus an influx of college and pro stars from north of the border!

    Episode 2 - Recruiting the city of Brotherly Love (Philly)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 55:35


    Episode 2 - Recruiting the city of Brotherly Love (Philly) Guests John Mosco (Arch. Wood), Skip Robinson (We R 1), James Johns (Team Final) & Sean Colson (MLK HS & Philly Pride) tell us what is the most important factor in recruiting kids from Philly - and they all agree. Want to tap in and create a pipeline from Philly to your school, heres how!

    Episode 1 - Chatting with Charm City (Baltimore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 57:24


    Episode 1 - Chatting with Charm City (Baltimore) Guests Sam Brand (Poly HS), Nick Myles (St. Frances Acad.), Mookie Dobbins (Team Thrill) & Kevin White (Randelstown) discuss recruiting ballers in Baltimore! Tough & Gritty guys call Charm City home and this city has produced pros over the years, but still many of the city's top prospects still go unnoticed! 

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