Learning Basketball

Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK
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Learn about NBA basketball and NBA Draft prospects from experts, scouts, analysts, writers, reporters, coaches, players, front office execs, and fans! Every episode of Learning Basketball has the goal of teaching listeners something new about hoops as Host Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK takes listeners behind the scenes to study teambuilding strategy, concepts on the floor, scouting draft prospects on the rise, covering teams around the NBA, and evaluating player development in the gym. A podcast from Swish Theory. Follow @BeyondTheRK on YouTube + Twitter & Subscribe for FREE Substack Newsletter

  1. 1d ago

    2026 NBA Draft International Scouting + How to Scout Bigs with Antonio Dias – Karim Lopez, Sergio de Larrea, Jack Kayil, Baba Miller, Christian Anderson, Hannes Steinbach, Henri Veesaar, Luigi Suigo

    Ep. 133 Learning Basketball with Antonio Dias @antoniodias_pt Today we learn about NBA Draft International Scouting & the 2026 class (00:00) NBA Development of Hugo Gonzalez & Nolan Traore (01:00) International Scouting Process & Value to Team Building (05:00) Scouting Karim Lopez (11:00), Christian Anderson (15:00) How to Scout NBA Bigs –  Scouting Hannes Steinbach, Luigi Suigo (before Villanova commit) compared to Aday Mara (20:00), Scouting Sergio de Larrea (27:00), Scouting Jack Kayil – The Biggest International Sleeper relative to consensus? (31:00) Scouting Baba Miller (35:00), Scouting Henri Veesar vs 2026 Bigs (42:00) Outlook on future international talent (48:00) @SwishTheory Podcast available on YouTube/Spotify/Apple 2026 NBA Draft International Scouting + How to Scout Bigs with Antonio Dias – Karim Lopez, Sergio de Larrea, Jack Kayil, Baba Miller, Christian Anderson, Hannes Steinbach, Henri Veesaar, Luigi Suigo

    1h 1m

  2. 3d ago

    2026 NBA Draft Strategy: How to Scout Guards + Flemings PG1 Case with Logan Eby – Predictive Guard Traits + 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Analysis: Peterson, Okorie, Philon, Brown, Anderson, Acuff, Dybantsa

    Ep. 132 Learning Basketball with Logan Eby @LoganRoA_ We discuss How to Scout Guards for the NBA Draft, (03:00) Logan's scouting process principles, why Kingston Flemings could be the top point guard in the draft, (10:00), compare 2026 NBA Draft prospects in ball skills, (18:00), key traits (26:00), and two-way impact (32:00) for future success, and deep dive into NBA Draft strategy (42:00) Follow @BeyondTheRK on Twitter

    1h 19m

  3. 5d ago

    Epic Knicks Comeback & Spurs Collapse with Geoff Rasmussen: Game 4 OG! Game 3 Wemby Takes New York, 2026 NBA Finals Keys & Adjustments, Jose Alvarado’s Importance, Achieving Two-Way Lineup Balance

    Ep. 131 Learning Basketball with Geoff Rasmussen @GeoffRasmussen_ @SwishTheory Geoff Rasmussen is an NBA Analyst who hosts the Hot Hand Theory podcast. We break down the instant reactions to Knicks Epic Comeback (00:00), highlight Game 4 OG Anunoby’s insane Tip shot, Finals run, impact. (05:00) Alvarado’s Importances, Game 4 Adjustments, Jalen Brunson & Towns balance (8:00) , the Finals Swing Factor of keeping Victor Wembanyama near the rim (15:00), Game 3 Wemby New York Takeover (19:00), Challenges of Spurs 3 Guard Lineups + Giannis Trade Rumors (24:00), Wemby’s Historical Context at this 3-1 inflection point (42:00) Watch & Listen on YouTube/Spotify/Apple and Follow @BeyondTheRK

    46 min

  4. Jun 6

    How Knicks Stole NBA Finals Games 1 & 2 in San Antonio with Brandon Benson – Karl-Anthony Towns Dominating Wemby’s Spurs, Jalen Brunson’s Feel, Dylan Harper’s Ready, Series Coaching Adjustments

    Ep. 130 Learning Basketball with Brandon Benson How Knicks Stole NBA Finals Games 1 & 2 in San Antonio with Brandon Benson – Karl-Anthony Towns Dominating Wemby’s Spurs, Jalen Brunson’s Clutch, Dylan Harper’s Ready, Series Coaching Adjustments  Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 02:00 How Knicks Stole Game 1 & 2 in San Antonio  11:00 What’s Limiting Victor Wembanyama? 14:00 Karl Anthony Towns' Evolution & Impact as Best Player in Series 18:00 San Antonio Spurs Offensive Struggles & Adjustments 30:00 How to best use Wembanyama and defend against him 38:00 Dylan Harper is ready for the moment 47:00 Spurs & Knicks Coaching Adjustments 01:15:00 Series Adjustments going forward

    1h 28m

  5. Jun 2

    Wemby’s World, Thunder-Spurs WCF Recap, 2026 NBA Draft Gems with Derek Parker – Shai’s Greatness, Caruso’s Impact, Chet-Giannis Trade Rumors, OKC Draft Fits, Scouting Late Lottery & 2nd Round Sleepers

    Ep. 129 Learning Basketball with Derek Parker @DParkOK Derek Parker covers the NBA Draft and OKC Thunder Publisher for On SI and on YouTube. Wemby’s World, Thunder - Spurs Recap, 2026 NBA Draft Gems with Derek Parker – Shai’s Greatness, Caruso’s Impact, Chet-Giannis Trade Rumors, OKC Draft Fits, Scouting Late Lottery & 2nd Round Sleepers Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background 01:00 Wemby’s World: Spurs Take Game 7 05:00 OKC - Giannis Trade Rumors 10:00 Was Alex Caruso OKC’s best player this series? 15:00 Victor Wembanyama's Unique Deterring Influence & Shotmaking 20:00 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP Impact & OKC Legacy 31:00 Biggest Thunder - Spurs Series Adjustments  35:00 2026 NBA Draft OKC Targets? Brayden Burries, Dailyn Swain + Will Presti Trade up into Top-4 for Cameron Boozer? 40:00 Yaxel Lendeborg’s potential fit in OKC 45:00 Jaylen Williams Development & Underrated Playoff Impact 48:00 2026 NBA Draft  2nd Round Draft Gems - Bruce Thornton, Zuby Ejifor, Braden Smith, Tamin Lipsey, Otega Oweh, Tyler Nickel 1:00:00 2026 NBA Draft Late Lottery Sleepers

    1h 13m

  6. May 29

    2026 NBA Draft: Most Underrated Prospects with Chucking Darts – Cameron Boozer, Yaxel Lendeborg, Ebuka Okorie,
Labaron Philon,
Christian Anderson,
Morez Johnson,
Aday Mara,
Allen Graves,
Dailyn Swain

    Ep. 128 Learning Basketball with Chucking Darts @ChuckingDarts @SwishTheory Podcast Most Underrated 2026 NBA Draft Prospects with Chucking Darts – Cameron Boozer, Yaxel Lendeborg, Ebuka Okorie,
Labaron Philon,
Christian Anderson,
Morez Johnson,
Aday Mara,
Allen Graves,
Dailyn Swain
 Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background03:00 2026 NBA Draft Becoming Top-Heavy 06:00 Most Underrated Players in 2026 NBA Draft 10:00 Cameron Boozer: Safe Bet Superstar 15:00 Yaxel Lendeborg: Clear Versatile Forward 38:00: Ebuka Okorie: Potential Star Guard Advantage Creator could end up best point guard in strong class 46:00 Labaron Philon: Versatile Star Scoring Guard who makes winning plays 01:07:00 Kingston Fleming's Potential Playmaking 01:11:00 Christian Anderson: Best C&S 3PT Shooter and Natural Point Guard Connector Playmaker 01:16:00 Aday Mara & Morez Johnson: Defensive Anchors? 01:24:00 Allen Graves: Strong Big Wing Defender and Versatile Play-Finisher 01:32:00 Baba Miller: Jumbo Ball Handler 01:36:00 Dailyn Swain's Two-Way Potential 01:41:00 Otega Oweh, Ryan Conwell, Bruce Thornton, and 3 players who withdrew: Matt Able, Flory Bidinga, Billy Richmond

    1h 49m

  7. May 22

    A Basketball Revolution of Maximizing Offensive Rebounding & 3PT Shooting Rates with Lukas Spinnler – Allen Graves, Motiejus Krivas, Ryan Anderson + Orlando Magic Season Recap: Thank You Jamahl Mosley

    Ep. 127 Learning Basketball with Lukas Spinnler @AtTheLevel@SwishTheory A Basketball Revolution of Maximizing Offensive Rebounding & 3PT Shooting Rates with Lukas Spinnler – Allen Graves, Motiejus Krivas, Ryan Anderson + Orlando Magic Season Recap: Thank You Jamahl Mosley Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background1:00 Value of Basketball Scouting and Analytics 12:00 Intersection of Offensive Rebounding and 3PT Shooting Rate19:00 Ryan Anderson: The Perfect 3PA/OREB Role Player Example 24:00 Why Teams Should Draft Allen Graves 38:00 Scouting Motiejus Krivas, Tounde Yessoufou 46:00 The Role of Modern Bigs in Basketball 55:00 Three-Point Shooting Volatility  59:00 Playsyles of Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Dream 01:04:00 Orlando Magic Season Recap: Thank You Jamahl Mosley! 01:09:00 Franz Wagner's Impact and Future with the Magic 01:16:00 Maximizing Franz and Paolo Duo 01:25:00 Orlando Magic Franichise Outlook

    1h 28m

  8. May 18

    2026 NBA Mock Draft + Pacers Draft Lottery Therapy Session with Alex Golden – Will Clippers take Mara 5th? Wizards Jazz Grizzlies Bulls win Lottery, 30 First Round Draft Targets

    Ep. 126 Learning Basketball with Alex Golden @AlexGoldenNBA Writer for Pacers on SI Creator & Host of @PacersPodSTP & Fever Focus Podcast 2026 NBA Mock Draft + Pacers Draft Lottery Therapy Session with Alex Golden – Will Clippers take Mara 5th? Wizards Jazz Grizzlies Bulls win Lottery, 30 First Round Draft Targets Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background01:00 Indiana Pacers' Draft Lottery Heartbreak, Analyzing the Trade in Hindsight 06:00 NBA Drafting Strategy: BPA vs Fit & Opportunity 09:00 1 WAS – AJ Dybantsa10:00 2 UTA – Cameron Boozer 12:00 3 MEM –  Darryn Peterson 15:00 4 CHI – Caleb Wilson 28:00 5 LAC – Aday Mara + Evaluating Potential Upside vs Good Players, The Importance of dominant Centers in Basketball 37:00 6 BKN – Keaton Wagler 38:00 7 SAC - Darius Acuff 43:00 8 ATL – Kingston Flemings47:00 9 DAL – Mikel Brown Jr50:00 10 MIL – Ebuka Okorie 52:00 11 GSW – Yaxel Lendeborg 54:00 12 OKC – Labaron Philon 56:00 13 MIA – Allen Graves 58:00 14 CHA – Christian Anderson59:00 15 CHI – Brayden Burries 01:00:00 Rapid Fire First Round 16 MEM – Chris Cenac Jr17 OKC – Nate Ament18 CHA – Hannes Steinbach19 TOR – Jayden Quaintance20 SAN – Dailyn Swain21 DET – Morez Johnson22 76ers – Tyler Tanner23 ATL – Cameron Carr24 NYK – Meleek Thomas25 LAL – Karim Lopez26 DEN – Bruce Thornton27 BOS – Tarris Reed Jr.28 MIN – Isaiah Evans29 CLE – Bennett Stirtz30 DAL – Flory Bidunga 01:04:00 Final Thoughts on Draft Strategy @SwishTheory

    1h 16m
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Learn about NBA basketball and NBA Draft prospects from experts, scouts, analysts, writers, reporters, coaches, players, front office execs, and fans! Every episode of Learning Basketball has the goal of teaching listeners something new about hoops as Host Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK takes listeners behind the scenes to study teambuilding strategy, concepts on the floor, scouting draft prospects on the rise, covering teams around the NBA, and evaluating player development in the gym. A podcast from Swish Theory. Follow @BeyondTheRK on YouTube + Twitter & Subscribe for FREE Substack Newsletter

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  • Creator
    Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    134
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK
  • Show Website
    Learning Basketball

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