Pro Insight Podcast

In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Conrad Chow is joined by Pro Insight Chief of Staff Tyler Glazier to discuss the 2026 ABCD Camp, one of the most historic events in grassroots basketball.In the first part of the episode, we dive into the history and legacy of ABCD, the structure of this year’s camp, standout performers, award winners, and what makes the event such a unique experience for young players.Later in the episode, longtime NBA coach and current Chicago Bulls Assistant Coach Rex Kalamian discusses player development, coaching in the NBA, his experience at ABCD Camp, and what he looks for when working with young players.Finally, former ABCD Camp attendee and former 22nd overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft, Marcus Williams hops on the episode. Marcus was a coach at this year’s camp and shares his story, reflects on his basketball journey, and offers advice to the next generation of players looking to take their game to the next level.

In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Conrad Chow sat down with 2026 five-star point guard and newest Duke commit Deron Rippey Jr., along with his father Deron Rippey Sr.Rippey chose the Blue Devils over NC State, Tennessee, Miami, and Texas, officially joining The Brotherhood alongside Cameron Williams, Bryson Howard, and Maxime Meyer as Duke pushes toward the top of the 2026 recruiting class rankings.This summer, Rippey established himself as one of the premier point guards in his class, averaging 15.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 2.1 steals per game, while shooting 38.1% from three with New Heights on the Adidas 3SSB circuit.Ahead of his official announcement at the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center, we break down his journey, what his dad is most proud of, his loyalty to Blair Academy and pursuit of another state title, why he chose Duke, the message from Coach Scheyer and the staff, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Tyler Glazier sat down with Alex Loul Syum. Formerly the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Mt. Hood Community College and now an International Scout for the Eritrea Basketball Association and founder of Flow State Global, Loul Syum is known for his player development, academic guidance, culture-building, and mental performance support rooted in his background as a mental health counselor.In this episode, we dive into starting his consulting company Flow State Global, helping young athletes and their families, training philosophies, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Zach Welch and Philip Kirsch dove deeper into ⁠Scouting Spotlight: New England⁠ — our 4th-annual ‘Open Gym Tour’ — which spanned over 25 programs and 5 states. They discussed player standouts, under-the-radar names, and overall impressions, after Pro Insight spent multiple months on the ground tackling the ever-growing NE high school basketball landscape.

In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Tyler Glazier sat down with Alex Loul Syum. Formerly the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Mt. Hood Community College and now an International Scout for the Eritrea Basketball Association and founder of Flow State Global, Loul Syum is known for his player development, academic guidance, culture-building, and mental performance support rooted in his background as a mental health counselor.In this episode, we dive into his unique basketball journey — from playing and coaching at the JUCO level to running camps around the world. We also recap the recent Pro Insight Pop-Up Run, where he coached one of the squads, and explore much more.

In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Zach Welch sat down with Mass Rivals Founder & Director Vin Pastore, a local legend in New England hoops who has amassed over 40 years of coaching experience.In this episode, we dive into his basketball journey, the New England basketball scene, grassroots basketball, his thoughts on coaching and life, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Zach Welch sat down with Jay David, an influential figure in grassroots basketball and the current GM at Long Island Lutheran (LuHi) Middle & High School, after attending a recent practice in New York. In this episode, we dive into his coaching background, becoming one of the first GMs in the high school basketball space, the most impactful players he's been around at LuHi, teaching various coaching principles, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Tyler Glazier and Alex Brown sat down to recap the Fall 2025 OTE Combine, highlighting a group of the eye-catching players that stood out throughout drills, practice, and game action after Pro Insight was on the ground in Atlanta, GA. After the break, '28 five-star shooting guard Kameron Mercer joins the show to discuss his recent move to Overtime Elite, developing a daily routine, what keeps him focused and motivated, giving back to his community, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Conrad Chow sat down with Coach Jonathan “JT” Thomas, former Gonzaga guard Malachi Smith, who played last season for the Memphis Hustle, and Coach James Parlow. In the first part of this episode, we’re diving into the 2025 Up Next Elite Camp in New Orleans, LA — discussing JT’s vision for starting the camp, lessons for young hoopers, offseason training, and key takeaways from the event. After the break, Coach Brandon Demas and Coach Bryan “Bdot” Hammond from the camp join us to further explore the culture of New Orleans basketball, coaching philosophies, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Conrad Chow sat down with Terrance “Munch” Williams, the longtime Executive Director of ProScholars Athletics. Since 2008, Munch has been at the forefront of grassroots basketball, building one of the most respected programs in the country. In this episode, we dive into his brand-new book Here are the Answers: A Roadmap for Navigating Success in the Business of Youth Basketball, unpack the day-to-day operations of running a grassroots program, and explore what he finds most fulfilling about this work. We also get into what truly separates the elite players from the rest, his perspective on the ever-changing youth basketball landscape, and much more.