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Ep. 181 - Freestyle Ep. talking Bronny, NCAA, NIL, G-League, HS & More!
On Episode 181 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go freestyle on a variety of relevant topics, from the youth level all the way to the NBA and its product.
Cheslea gives an update on the next EYBL Scholastic event and the ITP crew gives their take on the Oak Hill Academy program. Can it regain its former glory?
Bronny James and his NBA Draft stock is a big topic in basketball. Is he getting a fair shake? What about his physical condition? How much is LeBron James at fault? How about the media? Ron gives his hot take about Bronny playing at the level expected and Chelsea plays Devil's Advocate about his future!
The ITP Crew also talk about the state of the college games on both the men's and women's side. Ani dishes on why the college game is strong despite the lack of stars, while Chelsea dishes why the WNCAA is in good hands even after Iowa star Caitlin Clark moves on.
Speaking of the NCAA, the future of the organization itself is in peril as a result of the massive amount of lawsuits that rule against them as anti-trust issues will keep the organization from ever thriving the same way again. Do the power conferences need to split away? Can there be two separate levels of college, one with a collective bargaining agreement and a scholarship model? Will the organization exist in five years?
The ITP Crew also go "In The Paint" on the future of the NBA's G-League Ignite and what the NBA can do to strengthen its on-court product.
Ron also breaks down the recent Pangos Jr. All-American Camp and Ani gives his hot take predictions on the UIL playoffs!
The ITP Crew go hard on plenty of relevant and hot topics, so make sure to tune in to Episode 181 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!
(0:00) - Intro
(1:37) - EYBL Scholastic Weekend Preview
(9:27) - Is MVA Going To Reload?!
(12:38) - Bronny's Dropping NBA Draft Stock!
(23:23) - Making College Cool Again!
(28:00) - G-League Ignite & Its Future
(32:51) - What Changes Does NBA Need?
(40:04) - W NCAA Thriving!
(42:42) - NCAA Men's: Lack of Star-Power
(48:00) - Recent NIL Rulings & NCAA's Future
(53:47) - Pangs Jr. A-A Camp Standouts!
(57:59) - UIL Playoff Predictions!
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