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S09E13: The 40's & Portal Talk

with Chris,Trevor and Willy — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:48:20 GMT

State of the Nova Nation: Season In Review with Pat Zeng

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT

S09E12 So.....we lost

with Chris,Trevor and Willy — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:52:53 GMT

Next Gen Hoops: Sweet 16 Preview + Latest NBA Draft Buzz

karter baughan, jamie shaw, ani umana — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:31:58 GMT

Ani Umana and Jamie Shaw break down the biggest Sweet 16 matchups and what makes each game so compelling. They dive into key storylines including Iowa versus Nebraska Duke versus St Johns and Alabama versus Michigan while discussing play styles and matchups that could decide each game. The episode also highlights NBA draft prospects who are raising their stock during March Madness including standout performances and how their games translate to the next level. The guys close with insight into McDonalds All American practices and what they are looking forward to seeing from the next generation of stars.

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BREAKING: No. 3 Recruit Christian Collins Picks USC OVER Kentucky and Louisville! INSTANT REACTION! Plus, Bruch Branch to BYU and Caleb Holt to Arizona!

karter baughan, joe tipton, jamie shaw, ani umana — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:06:58 GMT

The Next Gen Hoops crew breaks down a massive commitment episode featuring three of the top prospects in the 2026 class. Five-star forward Christian Collins commits to USC and Eric Musselman, giving the Trojans another elite recruiting win. The guys dive into Collins’ late-blooming rise, two-way upside, and how he fits alongside USC’s loaded class.

They also discuss Bruce Branch committing to BYU and why his versatility, feel, and “connector” skill set make him a perfect fit in Kevin Young’s system. Plus, Caleb Holt’s decision to choose Arizona over Alabama and how his defensive dominance and improving offensive game could make him an immediate impact player for Tommy Lloyd.

The episode also explores NIL realities in recruiting, why fit still matters more than money, and what makes this 2026 class unique with its late bloomers and high upside prospects.

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State of the Nova Nation: NCAA Tournament Preview

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:07:02 GMT

NCAA Tournament Upsets, Draft Risers, and Sleeper Stars

jamie shaw, Karter Baughan, ani umana — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:04:51 GMT

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Ani Umana and Jamie Shaw break down the NCAA Tournament bracket, identify the teams most capable of pulling off upsets, and spotlight the players who could use March Madness to raise their NBA draft stock. The guys discuss dangerous teams like VCU, USF, McNeese, and Kansas, while also digging into key prospect storylines involving Nate Ament, Kingston Flemings, Malik Thomas, LeBaron Phylon, and Darren Peterson.

They also highlight sleeper players fans should watch during the tournament, including Nick Boyd, MJ Collins, Ugonna Onyenso, and several frontcourt standouts who could make a big impact. Later in the show, Ani and Jamie react to the Naismith High School Boys All-American teams, discuss why Jordan Smith Jr. was their pick for National Player of the Year, and explain why the 2026 class may be better than many people think.

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S09E11: Selection Sunday Podcast: The Cats Go Out West

with Chris,Trevor and Willy — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:12:59 GMT

S09E10 - The Conference Tournaments Begins

with Chris,Trevor and Willy — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:15:41 GMT

State of the Nova Nation: Big East Tournament Preview

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

2028 Rivals Rankings Are HERE!

The Field of 68, Blue Wire — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:00:30 GMT

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops Ani and Jamie discuss the 2028 Rivals Rankings.

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NEXT GEN HOOPS: DARK HORSE NBA Draft Risers In March Madness

jamie shaw, joe tipton, ani umana — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:00:56 GMT

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton discuss teams and players that could be risers during March Madness.

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S09E08: Hodge Heartbreak & Big East Bracketology

with Chris,Trevor and Willy — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:39:55 GMT

State of the Nova Nation: Opportunity Awaits

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Who Should Go No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft?

Karter Baughan, ani umana, jamie shaw, joe tipton — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton debate the number 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft..

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Best Player By Position in College Basketball

karter baughan, jamie shaw, ani umana, joe tipton — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:44:51 GMT

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton debate the best player by position in CBB.

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State of the Nova Nation: Improvements All Around

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Can UNC and BYU Bounce Back After DEVASTATING Injuries? Alijah Arenas Has ARRIVED

ani umana, jamie shaw, karter baughan, joe tipton — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:10:55 GMT

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton to discuss the injuries to Caleb Wilson and Richie Saunders. They also discuss Alijah Arenas' arrival.

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Gemini said S09E07: Acaden Lewis' Flowers & The Cintas Rock Fight

with Chris,Trevor and Willy — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:27:10 GMT

BREAKING: TOP PG Dylan Mingo COMMITS To North Carolina! | INSTANT REACTION

karter baughan, ani umana, jamie shaw, joe tipton — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:11:48 GMT

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton to react to Dylan Mingo committing to UNC!

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BREAKING: 5-Star Jordan Smith Jr. COMMITS To Arkansas | INSTANT REACTION | Next Gen Hoops

Joe Tipton, Jamie Shaw, Ani Umana — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:25:13 GMT

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton to react to Jordan Smith Jr. committing to Arkansas.

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Caleb Wilson vs Cam Boozer: Who’s REALLY No. 3 in 2026? NBA Draft Stock Update

Joe Tipton, Jamie Shaw, Karter Baughan, Ani Umana — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:12:15 GMT

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops (presented by On3/Rivals on The Field of 68), Ani Umana is joined by Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton to break down the 2026 draft landscape. The crew debates whether Caleb Wilson has officially crashed the “Big Three” conversation with AJ Dybantsa, Darrion Peterson, and Cam Boozer, and they dig into the tension between Boozer’s elite analytics and the eye-test questions about athletic pop and defensive versatility. They also spotlight Nate Ament’s second-half surge into top-five territory, plus the biggest draft risers and “crashers” making noise: Chris Cenac’s role growth at Houston, Braden Buries looking like a lottery staple, Mikel Brown’s 45-point eruption, and Keaton Wagler’s remarkable breakout as a big, skilled guard. The episode closes with NIL returnee implications and a teaser for a deeper Elijah Arenas conversation next week.

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S09E06 Where would we be without Tyler Perkins?

with Chris,Trevor and Willy — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:30:03 GMT

State of the Nova Nation: Taking Care of Business

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Rivals 2026 Rankings Shake-Up: Biggest Risers + What It Means | Next Gen Hoops

Joe Tipton, Jamie Shaw, Ani Umana — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:30:00 GMT

The Rivals 2026 rankings update is here, and the guys break down the biggest movers and the thought process behind the board. Jamie Shaw explains how Rivals balances film study, upside, archetypes, and NBA-style projection as the final update approaches after the All-Star circuit. The crew dives deep into why Dylan Mingo remains the No. 1 point guard despite injury, how Abdul-Toray’s two-way ceiling is rapidly expanding, and what led to Dean Rueckert’s massive jump in the rankings. The episode also spotlights major risers like Quinton Coleman, Dakari Spear, and Lucas Murillo, before closing with a detailed recruiting rundown on the top uncommitted players and how the transfer portal is reshaping decision timelines.

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