The Box and One Podcast

Coach Spins takes us through some clips of Colorado prospects Cody Williams and Tristan Da Silva, including how they will fit together & complement each other's games. Plus, answering YOUR questions at the end of the show! Questions range from the Grant Williams fit in Dallas, Tad Boyle’s role with Team USA, Izan Almansa vs. Alex Sarr, and much more! The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Join Bryce Simon, aka MotorCity Hoops, and Coach Spins for a breakdown of two of Kansas' premiere prospects in upperclassman wing Kevin McCullar and freshman guard Elmarko Jackson. While using film to dissect their games, both Spins and Simon will discuss where they fall in preseason rankings, what we need to see from each moving into the season, and how Bill Self might fit the pieces together at Kansas. To get the optimal experience, make sure you tune in over on YouTube to follow along with the film clips: https://youtube.com/live/WEEy4IoL0i4 The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Join Maxwell Baumbach and Coach Spins as they break down film on two of the best freshmen on the incoming class for John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats. We'll do a deep dive on the games of DJ Wagner and Justin Edwards, two players with top-10 potential, and discuss how all the pieces within the Kentucky offense are going to fit together. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Join Rich Stayman (@Mavs Draft) and Coach Spins as they break down film on two of the best prospects for the reigning National Champion Connecticut Huskies. Get to know sophomore big Donovan Clingan and freshman guard Stephon Castle -- two players with lottery upside -- as well as Rutgers transfer Cam Spencer, who will be filling the void left behind by Jordan Hawkins as valuable floor-spacer. Can all three (or some other players) find their way into the 2024 NBA Draft? What are we looking for over the coming season in evaluating each player? For the full podcast experience, join us over on YouTube to get to see the clips as we break them down: https://youtube.com/live/OJj8ISaW-ZY The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

We're back hoopaholics! It's VERY early but we thought we'd kick off the 2024 draft cycle with a quick look ahead of an interesting year. The reputation has already been established that 2024's draft class isn't chocked full of top talent. However, I do believe there are a lot of high-ceiling players who fit well in the modern NBA and are worth getting to know early in the cycle. Mock drafts and big boards this far in advance are NEVER accurate for how things turn out, so I'm going to use this time to talk about the prospects who I've evaluated that I like and who I believe translate well to the NBA. Please note: this is an audio-only version of a recent YouTube upload. For full context and video highlights, please check out our YouTube channel! The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

We’re back with another Video Podcast episode as Zach Milner rejoins the podcast to break down some tape on two polarizing prospects in Amen and Ausar Thompson. Both twins come from the Overtime Elite program, one that Zach and I will attempt to put into context. Join us as we dive into their offensive ceilings, defensive outlook, and discuss whether they can become better jump shooters long-term. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

We’re back with another Video Podcast episode as Stone Hansen (@report_court) rejoins the podcast to break down some tape on Villanova freshman Cam Whitmore and Arkansas freshman Anthony Black. Whitmore is one of the best athletes in this draft class but struggles with feel, while Black is a high-feel playmaker with a questionable jump shot. Stone and Coach Spins dive into how they can improve, the value of feel in the modern NBA, and discuss why we have top-six grades on both Black and Whitmore. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Listen on Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Your Twitter questions get answered in regards to the 2023 NBA Draft. Coach Spins discusses prospects such as Amen Thompson, Anthony Black, Nick Smith, Brice Sensabaugh, and Brandin Podziemski, and lessons learned from the 2023 NBA Playoffs toward roster construction in the modern NBA. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Listen on Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

This audio-only version of our YouTube video features a new look at our top-30 as it currently sits, including some movement near the top (within the top 5) and a few risers and fallers within the first round. Make sure you tune in for the full video version over on YouTube as well! Apple podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper) returns to the podcast to dive into the tape on Jarace Walker and Taylor Hendricks, two potential top-10 prospects and fits for the Indiana Pacers at 7th overall. Caitlin and Coach Spins discuss the offensive roles and ceilings for each, as well as use video to illustrate their impact on defense. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Listen on Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) was in Chicago at the 2023 NBA Draft Combine, and he comes on the show to discuss his takeaways, the event in general, some risers and fallers from the week, and to answer YOUR questions. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Listen on Apple: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Just HOURS after the San Antonio Spurs won the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, we're bringing you Mock Draft 4.0! The draft order is officially set, and there are so many fascinating potential outcomes. Will the Hornets go with Scoot or Brandon Miller at #2? Will the Blazers keep or trade their pick at #3? Should the Pistons and Rockets be disappointed with where they landed? There's a lot to break down, and we'll do it here with our most recent mock draft. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Good friend of the pod Maxwell Baumbach (@BaumBoards) is back for a DYNAMITE answer on shooting projection. We dive into the intricacies of poor shooter pre-draft: what indicators go into making them a solid shooter, what parts of the mechanics are projectable, what touch means, and more. By the end, we discuss several 2023 prospects who are seen as poor shooters, such as Amen Thompson, Anthony Black, and Leonard Miller. It’s a fascinating conversation on a really important topic, inspired by a question I received on-air with Sam Vecenie: Does the draft community overestimate the ability to teach players shooting skills, especially from square one? The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Listen on Apple Podcasts: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

We're onto the second round of the NBA Playoffs, and the official draft lottery is less than two weeks away! With that in mind, this will be our last mock draft before the official order is released -- giving us one more chance to fire up the Tankathon lottery simulator. Who is rising or falling, and what fits does Coach Spins see as being best for teams drafting in 2023? Make sure you tune in to find out! This audio-only version of the mock includes analysis of picks 1-30. For the full mock draft, make sure you head over to our YouTube channel. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Zach Milner (@ZachMilner13) joins to take a deep dive into the philosophy behind evaluating help defense: what tools and traits we look for, what some negatives are, and how much it matters. Within the discussion, we hit on players like Jarace Walker, Taylor Hendricks, Dereck Lively, Keyonte George, Cason Wallace, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Derek Parker (@DParkOK) joins to discuss what the opening weekend of the playoffs illuminates about drafting players who can be successful in the postseason. We look at some broad trends for what wins, how intense/ fast games are played, and specifically relate them to one of our favorite up-and-coming teams in Oklahoma City. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Apple: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Coach Spins takes YOUR questions in this in-depth mailbag episode with a distinct defensive flavor to it. Questions hit on prospects like Cason Wallace, the Thompson Twins, Anthony Black, and the growing Jarace Walker vs. Taylor Hendricks debate. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Apple: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Dan Favale (@danfavale) joins to break down the bottom-half of the Eastern Conference playoff race, including surging teams like the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors, as well as the befuddling Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks. How will the play-in race shake out, and which teams are in the best position to push their opponent in a first-round series? Dan and Coach Spins dive in while answering the most potent questions for each team ahead of the postseason. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Apple: Spotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Mat Issa (@matissa15) joins to break down the jumbled Western Conference playoff race, with eight teams fighting for six spots in the playoffs and play-in tournament. How will the West shake out, and which teams are streaking or sliding in March? Mat and Coach Spins dive in while answering the most potent questions for each team ahead of the postseason. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Apple: Spotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com

Good friend Maxwell Baumbach (@BaumBoards) joins the podcast to debrief the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, including a deep dive into the prospects for the Arkansas Razorbacks, the growing Brandon Miller vs. Scoot Henderson debate, a stacked UCLA-Gonzaga matchup, and much more. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Apple: Spotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theboxandone.substack.com