The Basketballists

Steven Johnston & Ralph Manigat | Devon Still Co-Founder
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Continually conducting basketball research to advance your knowledge ff the game on and off the court to your ears! Like, comment, subscribe, DO IT ALL! 

  1. May 21

    The Basketballists Ep. 67 | Protect the Brand

    Jordan, Steve, and Ralph are back dropping gems. In this episode, we get into why your social media presence is your resume in today’s game, how to actually get yourself recruited during the live period, and what college coaches are really paying attention to. Some of what’s covered: • Protecting your brand online • Social media as a recruiting tool • Live period strategy for players & parents • What college coaches actually look for New episode out now. Tune in, share, and thank you for the support. #TheBasketballists #basketballpodcast #basketballrecruiting #liveperiod #hoops #podcast Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebasketballists/Subscribe Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasketballistsPodcastSteve  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenjnodat/Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenJNODATTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevenjnodatRalph  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tooreelralphTwitter: https://x.com/tooreelralph_Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tooreelralph?lang=enJordan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakehoops/Twitter: https://x.com/shakehoopsTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shakehoops?lang=en

    1h 34m

  2. Apr 28

    The Basketballists Ep. 66 - Transfer Roster Fillers

    Steve, Shake, and Ralph are back to break down everything happening in college hoops — from crowning the men's and women's NCAA Champions to the wild transfer portal landscape. They get into NIL, roster fillers, European migration trends, and what it all means for the game. Plus, the guys shift gears to talk local — AAU season, how to navigate it the right way, and a good old-fashioned catch-up session. What's covered: 🏆 Men's & Women's NCAA Championship breakdowns 🔄 Transfer portal: NIL, roster fillers & European migration 🏀 AAU training & how to approach the AAU circuit 🎙️ Catching up with Steve, Shake & Ralph Drop your thoughts in the comments — who's your NCAA champ pick and are you riding with the portal era or against it? #TheBasketballists #basketballpodcast #collegehoops #ncaabasketball #transferportal #NIL #AAUbasketball #basketballtalk #hoops Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebasketballists/Subscribe Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasketballistsPodcastSteve  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenjnodat/Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenJNODATTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevenjnodatRalph  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tooreelralphTwitter: https://x.com/tooreelralph_Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tooreelralph?lang=enJordan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakehoops/Twitter: https://x.com/shakehoopsTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shakehoops?lang=en

    1h 39m

  3. Apr 8

    The Basketballists Episode 65 | The Price Is Right

    New episode is live! We got this one up a little later than planned, but it was too good not to drop. We dive into the NCAA Tournament, Sweet 16 predictions, coaching changes, transfer portal movement, NIL money, and how it continues to shape roster building across college basketball. As always, we do what we do best… another elite yap session with plenty of hoops talk and opinions. Tune in now and stay locked in — new recording coming soon 🎙️🏀 This episode is brought to you by D1 Training Fairfield — the premier athletic training facility in Fairfield. Use code “Basketballists” and get 20% off your first purchase of classes/private training. D1 Training Fairfield — Train Like the Pros. Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebasketballists/Subscribe Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasketballistsPodcastSteve  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenjnodat/Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenJNODATTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevenjnodatRalph  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tooreelralphTwitter: https://x.com/tooreelralph_Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tooreelralph?lang=enJordan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakehoops/Twitter: https://x.com/shakehoopsTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shakehoops?lang=en

    1h 22m

  4. Mar 20

    The Basketballists Episode 64 | All Schools Ain't Made EQUAL

    Jordan, Steve, and Ralph break down the reality behind choosing the right school, discussing major decisions, fit, development, and why every path isn’t created equal for student-athletes. As always, this episode is packed with gems for players, parents, and coaches alike. 👉 Like, share, and comment to join the conversation and let us know your thoughts. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebasketballists/Subscribe Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasketballistsPodcastSteve  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenjnodat/Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenJNODATTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevenjnodatRalph  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tooreelralphTwitter: https://x.com/tooreelralph_Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tooreelralph?lang=enJordan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakehoops/Twitter: https://x.com/shakehoopsTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shakehoops?lang=en

    1h 35m

  5. Feb 9

    Control Your FUTURE | Episode 63

    🎙️ The Basketballists | Episode 63  Control Your FUTURE The Basketballists React to the McDonald’s All American List, AJ vs. DP, and the Different Levels of the Game In this episode of The Basketballists, the crew — Jordan, Ralph, and Steve — react to the newly released McDonald's All American Game list, break down the AJ vs. DP conversation, and dive into how the different levels of the game shape player development, opportunity, and expectations. The discussion covers what really separates players as they move up levels — from mindset and role acceptance to preparation, accountability, and understanding the long-term journey. As always, this episode is packed with gems for players, parents, and coaches alike. 👉 Like, share, and comment to join the conversation and let us know your thoughts. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebasketballists/Subscribe Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasketballistsPodcastSteve  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenjnodat/Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenJNODATTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevenjnodatRalph  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tooreelralphTwitter: https://x.com/tooreelralph_Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tooreelralph?lang=enJordan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakehoops/Twitter: https://x.com/shakehoopsTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shakehoops?lang=en

    1h 57m

  6. Jan 23

    "Recognition comes with RESPONSIBILITY!" | The Basketballists Ep. 62

    🎙️ The Basketballists | Episode 62 Recognition Comes With RESPONSIBILITY In Episode 62 of The Basketballists, the crew — Jordan, Ralph, and Steve — dive deep into an important topic every basketball player needs to understand: recognition doesn’t come without responsibility. The conversation explores real-life hypotheticals that athletes commonly face throughout their basketball journey, from increased attention to expectations, decision-making, and accountability. The crew breaks down what players should be aware of as their platform grows, and how to handle opportunities the right way — on and off the court. As always, this episode is packed with gems for players, parents, and coaches alike. 👉 Like, share, and comment to join the conversation and let us know your thoughts. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebasketballists/Subscribe Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasketballistsPodcastSteve  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenjnodat/Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenJNODATTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevenjnodatRalph  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tooreelralphTwitter: https://x.com/tooreelralph_Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tooreelralph?lang=enJordan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakehoops/Twitter: https://x.com/shakehoopsTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shakehoops?lang=en

    1h 23m

  7. Jan 8

    Adversity is COOKED! | The Basketballists Ep. 61

    🎙️ Episode 61 | The Basketballists Podcast In this episode, we welcome back one of the original voices of The Basketballists — Dev Still, founder of Overly Dedicated Basketball. Dev and Steve originally started this podcast together, but as basketball commitments grew, Dev shifted his focus toward building his facility and brand. Getting him back on the mic made for a powerful conversation filled with real insight and perspective. We dive into topics like: • Mid-season transfers • Is culture dead in college hoops? • Where real development happens for today’s players • Deron Rippy’s commitment to Duke • And much more This episode is packed with gems. Tap in, join the conversation, and let us know your early-season takeaways in the comments. 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss an episode! #TheBasketballists #CollegeBasketball #CollegeHoops #BasketballPodcast #TransferPortal #HoopsPodcast #BasketballAnalysis Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebasketballists/Subscribe Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasketballistsPodcastSteve  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenjnodat/Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenJNODATTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevenjnodatRalph  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tooreelralphTwitter: https://x.com/tooreelralph_Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tooreelralph?lang=enJordan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakehoops/Twitter: https://x.com/shakehoopsTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shakehoops?lang=en

    2h 1m

  8. 12/03/2025

    Early Season Woes | The Basketballists Ep. 60

    🎙️ Episode 60 | The Basketballists Podcast In this episode, Steve, Ralph, and Jordan dive into the start of the college basketball season and break down some of the biggest early-season storylines: 🏀 Who are the best freshmen so far? 🏀 Can you still build a winning team around a dominant big? 🏀 How are teams built through the transfer portal performing? 🏀 Early surprises, disappointments, and trends to watch 🏀 Plus plenty more hoops talk, insight, and real conversations If you love the beginning of the college basketball season, this episode is for you. Tap in, join the conversation, and let us know your early-season takeaways in the comments. 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss an episode! #TheBasketballists #CollegeBasketball #CollegeHoops #NCAABasketball #TransferPortal #FreshmenWatch #HoopsPodcast #BasketballAnalysis Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebasketballists/Subscribe Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasketballistsPodcastSteve  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenjnodat/Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenJNODATTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevenjnodatRalph  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tooreelralphTwitter: https://x.com/tooreelralph_Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tooreelralph?lang=enJordan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakehoops/Twitter: https://x.com/shakehoopsTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shakehoops?lang=en

    1h 44m
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  • Creator
    Steven Johnston & Ralph Manigat | Devon Still Co-Founder
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Basketballists
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