Hoop Threads Pod

Interviewing media members, coaches, players, scouts | Hosted by @pr0ia| Prospect Spotlight episodes are a collaboration with @owe_hoops| Wednesday’s at 5 PM

[Hoop Threads Pod @HoopThreadsPod]

Prospect Spotlight: @favouribe__ of @MtZionPrep / @NewWorldAAU

We spoke with Ibe about his journey to America, developing his game at Mt. Zion, his goals for the season, and more!

Spotify: https://t.co/Z7yWH5nhtB
Apple: https://t.co/eKjr2IIozw
YouTube: https://t.co/MBI5g7k2iL

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Our latest @HoopThreadsPod #ProspectSpotlight with @boyslatinbball / @TeamThrillUAA ‘29 G Austin Pitts is LIVE

We spoke with Austin about his basketball journey, keys to his development, playing for Team Thrill from a young age, developing at Boys’ Latin, and more!

Spotify: https://t.co/1A4uqIqgyE
YouTube: https://t.co/3ZdEQb69GB
Apple: https://t.co/KzDl5GOXT9

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Our newest #NextUp series interview over on @HoopThreadsPod :
@mike_sotsky Associate HC @HarvardMBB

We spoke with Coach about what he learned as a part of the ‘15 National Champions at Duke, developing under Coach Amaker in the Ivy League, as well as his thoughts on development and his impact at Harvard. Ton of gems in here for young coaches!

Spotify: https://t.co/zvkVr1jFrG
Apple: https://t.co/MBU1XpMtpc
YouTube: https://t.co/N4eTr5y0oA

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Two clips from our interview with @HokiesMBB AC @_ChesterFrazier

The first clip speaks on the positive impact that his HS coach— Herman Harried— had on his team both on and off the floor

In the second clip, Coach shares a message to young players about buying into your role. With an elite Illinois scout team that consisted of Amani Hansberry, Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, Dain Dainja, Niccolo Moretti, and Sencire Harris

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Very excited to share our #NextUp @HoopThreadsPod interview with @HokiesMBB AC @_ChesterFrazier

We spoke with Coach about growing up in East Baltimore, playing for Coach Harried, playing for the Illini, traits of a great assistant coach, and much more!

Full episode ⬇️

Spotify: https://t.co/Gvn9bPnhWl

Apple: https://t.co/XdxUHhEMu6

YouTube: https://t.co/Yc45De8EnP

[Louis Hinnant @CoachLouis_H]

@pr0ia @HoopThreadsPod @MasonMBB @GMURecruiting @PrepHoopsMD @ColbyGHoops @theCBGLive @midmajorball @GeorgeMasonNews Thanks for having me kickoff the Next Up series. Much appreciated. Go Patriots!

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Our inaugural @HoopThreadsPod Next Up Episode: @CoachLouis_H of @MasonMBB

We spoke with Coach about his playing career, DMV roots, time with UMass Lowell, coaching at Mason under Tony Skinn, his coaching development, recruiting, and much more!

Spotify: https://t.co/eLgfkUkwLW
Apple: https://t.co/weiy7v02q2
YouTube: https://t.co/m4NWnaq27P

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Prospect Spotlight @HoopThreadsPod : Ricards Aizpurs of @StellaAzzurraRm / Star Alliance of @thegrindsession

We spoke with Ricards about his professional career, development, family influences, goals, and much more!

Spotify: https://t.co/rljbUTuuvx
Apple: https://t.co/ZotPVQgWHc
YouTube: https://t.co/FyLkZhnO2U

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Prospect Spotlight @HoopThreadsPod : ‘28 PG @TerryBrooks09 of @McNamaraHoops / @teamdurant_AAU

We spoke with Terry about moving from York to attend Loyola Blakefield, transferring to McNamara, his development, playing in the WCAC, learning from the seniors, playing for Team Durant, and much more!!

YouTube: https://t.co/3WSEXbTlzy
Spotify: https://t.co/zGINVyzFTf
Apple: https://t.co/caoXA9HG1N

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

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Throwback @HoopThreadsPod Panel Episode, seems increasingly relevant in the current NIL/portal landscape
with perspectives from a D1 Head Coach, EYBL Co-Director, WCAC Head Coach, Long-time Talent Evaluator, and the parent of a D1 athlete on both the MBB+WBB side

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

100% Committed @HoopThreadsPod : @sm23itty of @TTOBasketball / @PVIHoops

We spoke with Jordan about his commitment to @RazorbackMBB and @CoachCalArk , his development, his circle, loyalty, legacy, and much more!

Spotify: https://t.co/GHhdauAQvm
Apple: https://t.co/Fl1sFH07il
YouTube: https://t.co/Gi4CQPzUXk

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Prospect Spotlight @HoopThreadsPod interview: ‘29 6’8 W David Johnson of @oakhillhoops

We spoke with David about his Rochester roots, his development, choosing Oak Hill, playing in the EYBL Scholastic League, his goals, and much more!!

Apple: https://t.co/UGalPcN2VE

Spotify: https://t.co/Hx74IJ5cKD

YT: https://t.co/VooMPPYdfN

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Prospect Spotlight @HoopThreadsPod : ‘27 @BlairAcademyMBB / @PSACardinals F @peti_rosta

We spoke with Peter about moving to America, selecting Blair, playing for the Hungarian National Team, adjusting to basketball in the states, and so much more!

Spotify: https://t.co/11dtny49jO

Apple: https://t.co/yRRMfRPuqF

YouTube: https://t.co/BOOYBv8BuU

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Love the progression and motor from @MtZionPrep / @teamdurant_AAU ‘29 6’7 W @Nunez_tryhard as he makes the most of his opportunities competing on the @thegrindsession

Dynamic 2-way prospect that we covered on the @HoopThreadsPod earlier this year as a part of our Prospect Spotlight Series.

Full interview: https://t.co/s2sXRHuFer

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Prospect Spotlight @HoopThreadsPod :
‘29 @JCPatriotsHoops / @hcdreamteam G @iamjulianwhite

We spoke with Julian about his basketball journey, playing for HC United, choosing John Carroll, his basketball influences, and more!

YouTube : https://t.co/HwtFUZNyjp

Spotify: https://t.co/AnPro5qQ6h

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Prospect Spotlight @HoopThreadsPod :
@_Elimcq of @LandonVHoops / @WashWarriorsAAU

We spoke with Eli about his Basketball journey, choosing Landon, playing for the Washington Warriors, being a leader, on a young team, and much more!

Spotify: https://t.co/e5xXpAIzIS
Apple: https://t.co/YwUqQ9mNGE
YouTube: https://t.co/DKGFTuCmsN

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Exclusive @HoopThreadsPod interview with @BlairAcademyMBB / @NewHeightsNYC ‘26 PG @rippey_deron

We spoke with DeRon about his basketball journey, development, recruitment, and much more as we round the home stretch of his recruitment

Commitment coming today at 4 pm on CBS

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

New @HoopThreadsPod interview:

@coachsethberger of @Players_Era / @Westtownhoops

In-depth interview with Coach Berger on this year’s Players Era MTE in Las Vegas‼️

We spoke about the genesis of the event, how NIL payouts are structured, selecting the field, the rate card for participants, the “why” behind event components, and even threw a few crazy proposals at him!

Spotify: https://t.co/q1iYyuTATR

Apple: https://t.co/y65kKQU3F5

YouTube: https://t.co/3aeRZeepVf

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

New @HoopThreadsPod Prospect Spotlight: Harlem Nuñez of @MtZionPrep / @teamdurant_AAU

We spoke with Harlem about selecting MZ, playing for Durant, competing with 🇩🇴 JNT, and more!!

Spotify: https://t.co/bJkiuRhrSt
Apple: https://t.co/ZEmc92fUBa
YouTube: https://t.co/FPSY5xMd2U

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Prospect Spotlight X @HoopThreadsPod :
‘29 6’3 PG @JordanCostley10 of @SpringdaleMBB / @TeamThrillUAA

We spoke with Jordan about selecting Springdale Prep, running with Team Thrill on the @UANextBHoops circuit, playing for his father, the competition in the DMV, and much more!

You can find the interview also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and others!

Spotify: https://t.co/rIUkj9ZWpS

Apple: https://t.co/hTuSpR0RZ8

YouTube: https://t.co/S93OS2rUrZ

[Aaron Proia @pr0ia]

Prospect Spotlight @HoopThreadsPod :
‘27 6’10 @DeMathaHoops / @dmvhoopstarz F Jared Jeffers

Spoke with Jared about his development, transferring to DM, learning from Coach Jones, and more!! Taped in the summer, had some technical issues but wanted to share a prospect that I think is in for a big year!

Spotify: https://t.co/iZr6PvuDwO
Apple: https://t.co/Oy5vY374Ik
YouTube: https://t.co/GUloCO4Dau