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Ep. 163 - Sonny Vaccaro on "Air" Movie & its Background, Courting The Next One, NBA Finals & More!

On Episode 163 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins welcome special guest Sonny Vaccaro to talk about the making, background and detail of the recently released movie "Air: Courting of a Legend". The former Sports Marketing Executive and Grassroots basketball event czar goes into detail about his role in convincing Nike boss Phil Knight to go all ...

Ep. 162 - Spurs Win Wemby Lottery! All-Time GOAT Prospects, Coaching Hooks, W Cuts & More!

On Episode 162 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, which ended up with the San Antonio Spurs winning the draft rights to Victor Wembanyama, the 19-year old, 7-foot-4 French pro who some feel is the best NBA prospect, ever. The ITP crew gives their reaction to the results of the NBA Draft lottery and give the...

Ep. 161 - BILAAG: Standouts in OT Thriller!, Bronny's Commitment + NBA Playoff Fortunes!

On Episode 161 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on the thrilling 2023 Ballislife All-American Game and the rapidly changing fortunes of teams in the NBA playoffs, and those clubs that didn't make it. The 10th annual Ballislife All-American Game was played on May 6 at Cerritos College in SoCal and went into overtime as Team Future down...

Ep. 160 - NBA Playoffs (Lakers-Dubbs!, Denver?, Playoff Jimmy), Mr. Basketball USA, BILAAG & More!

On Episode 160 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go in on the NBA Playoffs, the Ballislife All-American Game, and announce the recipient of the 2022-23 Mr. Basketball USA National Player of the Year honor. The 10th annual Ballislife All-American Game is set for Saturday, May 6 and Ron drops a discount promo code for tickets that can be purchas...

Ep. 159 - WNBA Preview, W Draft Review, + WNCAA Boom! Can W Capitalize?

On Episode 159 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, Ronnie Flores hosts the annual WNBA Preview with ITP co-host and analyst Chelsea Hopkins, who takes an in-depth look at the 2023 WNBA Season and goes in on the recent WNBA Draft and NCAA and WNCAA Tournament! As a former MWC Player of the Year, Chelsea gives her insight on SDSU's incredible run to the men's NCAA Championship Game, and background...

Ep. 148 - NFL Scare, NBA Outbursts + Holiday Tourney Recaps!

On Episode 148 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana discuss what has transpired over the holidays since the last ITP episode on December 13, including the cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills' safety Damar Hamlin, the offensive outbursts in the NBA, and the unfortunate death of stalwarts such as Pele and Barbara Walters. The fellas also go hard in the paint on all the ...

Ep. 149 - Bronny In McDAAG?, NBA Product, NFL Reckoning + MLK Hoops!

On Episode 149 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on a variety of topics, including the NBA, NFL and high school hoops. The ITP crew reacts to the Damar Hamlin situation in light of the Bills' announcement that the 24-year old safety will receive full play after suffering cardiac arrest on the field one week ago. Under NFL rules, the Bi...

Ep. 150 - MLK Weekend Recap w/Link Academy HC Bill Armstrong

On Episode 150 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana go hard on MLK weekend hoops and the updated FAB 50. Ron and Ani welcome on special guest Bill Armstrong, the head coach at Link Academy (Branson, Mo.), which is currently 18-0 and No. 3 in the FAB 50. Armstrong talks about his team's title performance at the Bass Pro TOC and unbeaten start. Armstrong also discu...

Ep. 151 - McDAAG: Wagner Makes History, Bronny In & More!

On Episode 151 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana, Chelsea Hopkins and Horace Neysmith go hard on the 2023 McDonald's All-American Game and the announcement of the 24 players selected to play in this year's game. The big news from the standpoint of reaction to the roster is the selection of Bronny James of Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) to the West team. Bronn...

Ep. 152 - John Lucas III on Spring/Summer Development, Upcoming Camps!

On Episode 152 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana welcome on special guest John Lucas III to chop it up about a variety of topics, including his upcoming "Camp Get Right, the JL3 Way" in Southern California, March 18-19. Lucas talks about the importance of mastering the fundamentals and developing a work ethic at a young age regardless of skill level. Lucas als...

Ep. 153 - Chasing KAJ: Talking NBA Peak Performance, Longevity, Recovery & LeBron's Legacy!

On Episode 153 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins welcome on special guest Jasen Powell (L.A. Clippers Director of Medical Sevices/Head Athletic Trainer) to dish on the inner-workings of NBA preparation, health and wellness and how it relates to longevity and peak performance. Powell has been tenured with the Clippers for nearly 25 years and of...

Ep. 154 - NBA GOAT Debate: Bron, MJ, Kareem, Kobe? + Grading NBA Trades

On Episode 154 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on each of their Top 5 NBA GOATs in the backdrop of the Laker's LeBron James surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the league's all-time leading scorer. The ITP crew reveals each of their top five. Is LeBron now the GOAT? Who can knock off MJ as the GOAT if not LeBron? Where does Kareem stand...

Ep. 155 - Alabama Saga, CIF Revamp, NBA Load Management Breaking Point, Bronny & HS Production!

On Episode 155 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard relevant and trending topics at each level of basketball. The ITP Crew start off with the saga surrounding Alabama basketball and star player Brandon Miller. Should he be playing right now? What about coach Nate Oats, should he be coaching? Chelsea and the fellas give their hot take on t...

Ep. 156 - GHSA, UIL, CIF Championship Rundown & Young Standouts, Ja's IG Episode & More!

On Episode 156 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Horace Neysmith go hard on state playoffs in Georgia, Texas and California, which are down to their last week! Horace breaks down the GHSA playoffs and if Cherokee (Canton, Ga.) has a shot against FAB 50 No. 33 Wheeler (Marietta, Ga.) in the 7A title game. Horace also breaks down the showdown in 5A between Eagl...

Ep. 157 - March Madness Hot Takes, State Champs, Guns (Again) + More!

On Episode 157 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Chelsea Hopkins go in on the latest high school and NBA news and give their hot takes on the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Ron and Chelsea talk about the latest gun incident (surprise) involving Shawn Kemp and Ja Moran't rehab stint away from the Memphis Grizzlies. Is this the first step to a total re-make for Ja? The ITP cr...

Ep. 158 - NCAA Cinderellas (M) & Heavyweights (W), Insight on San Diego State & Bronny at McDAAG!

On Episode 158 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go in on March Madness, from the incredible Cinderella stories on the men's side to the heavyweight battles on the women's side, and get some 2023 McDonald's All-American Game insight from a special guest. The ITP crew briefly touch on how mass shootings barely register in light of the latest ca...

Ep. 147 - Another FAB 50 No. 1, HS TV Games, Tourneys, Griner & More!

On Episode 147 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Chelsea Hopkins and Ani Umana discuss a variety of topics, including high school games produced as made-for-TV specials. 20 years after LeBron James made his national TV debut on ESPN, his son Bronny James at Sierra Canyon (CA) took on Kiyan Anthony (Carmelo's son) and Christ the King (NY) in a celebration of 20 years of HS b...

Ep. 146 - Raymond Lewis Doc, NBA Player-Owner-Media Dynamic & More!

On Episode 146 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Chelsea Hopkins and Ani Umana chop it up with "Raymond Lewis: L.A. Legend" doc co-producers Dean Prator & Ryan Polomski about the making of their doc and its parallels to current events in sports. The ITP crew discusses their reactions to the hoop doc about arguably the greatest player to never play in the NBA and the my...

Ep. 145 - Dru Joyce III on Winning Culture, St. V's Days

On Episode 145 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Chelsea Hopkins and Ani Umana chop it up with Duquesne Associate HC Dru Joyce III on building a winning basketball culture and take a look back at the 2002-03 FAB 50 national title team at St. Vincent-St. Mary's (OH) that he was part of. The ITP crew probes the paint on a scary situation surrounding Natalia Bryant (Kobe's ...

Ep. 144 - NBA, Kyrie, W, College Recruiting & More!

On Episode 144 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Chelsea Hopkins and Ani Umana freestyle hard on a variety of topics all across basketball, from the pros, college and high school! Chelsea gives an update on the WNBA and it's draft lottery. Are the Indiana Fever going to get it right? Is there a franchise player in each WNBA draft? The ITP Crew also dishes on the Brittney ...

Ep. 142 - Pangos Fr/So Standouts, Biggest NBA Questions & More!

On Episode 142 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana go hard on the recent Pangos Frosh/Soph Camp in SoCal, the first of four regional stops across the country in the next month. Ron breaks down camp MOP and one of the fastest-rising prospect in the country, 2025 wing Tounde Yessoufou (St. Joseph, Santa Maria, CA), and other top event performers. Ani also previews...

Ep. 141 - Ron Massey, GASO, COTC, WNBA Finals, Serena & More!

On Episode 141 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on the recent Ron Massey Memorial Fall Hoops Classic in SoCal and the GASO HS Fall Showcase in Dallas. Ron breaks down 2025 Tounde Yessoufou (St. Joseph, Santa Maria, CA), the MOP of the Ron Massey and other standouts, including a plethora of talented young prospects in the 2025 and 2026...

Ep. 140 - Pangos All-American Festival, Jeremy Fears Interview!

On Episode 140 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on the Pangos All-American Festival, which brought together 35 of the top players in the nation to compete for regional bragging rights! The ITP crew brings on Michigan St. commit Jeremy Fears (Joliet West, IL) to talk about his MVP performance for the Midwest club. The 2023 point guar...

Ep. 139 - Marques Johnson "Love of the Game", Dennis Evans Interview!

On Episode 139 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on recent comments made by former NBA guard Brandon Jennings about today's On Episode 139 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on recent comments made by former NBA guard Brandon Jennings about today's NBA being a “players’ l...

Ep. 138 - NYC Point GODs, Salute to Bill Russell & More!

On Episode 138 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana talk off the cuff about a variety of topics as the travel ball season comes to a close, from players properly resting up during the dead period to their reaction to the passing of the great Bill Russell. The fellas talk about some of the young players they recently saw, including Ron's top 2026 and 2027 performe...

Ep. 137 - Bronny, Bryce in Vegas & 2nd Live Period Standouts

On Episode 137 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard in the paint on the second July live period, breaking down standouts from adidas 3SSB open, Nike Peach Jam, The Stage and Las Vegas Big Time. The ITP Crew also breaks down the television showcases games from the Big Time that included Bronny James (Strive For Greatness 17U) and Bryce Jame...

Ep. 136 - NBA Summer League Report & Live Period Standouts

On Episode 136 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard in the paint on the just completed NBA Summer League. The ITP Crew all attended Summer League for more than one day and talk standouts and trends. Who stood out outside the "Big 3" rookies of the 2022 NBA Draft? Ron and Ani Also break down top event performers and sleepers from the fir...

Ep. 135 - NBPA Top 100, TABC Showcase, FCP All-West Standouts!

On Episode 135 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana go hard in the paint on the recent grassroots events they attended (NBPA Top 100 Camp, FCP All-West Camp) and the live scholastic event (TABC Showcase). Ron and Ani break down each event's top performers and stock-risers, including names such as G.G. Jackson (NBPA Top 100 Camp MOP) and Baye Fall, a standout at...

Ep. 134 - Section 7, Post-NBA Draft Analysis!

On Episode 134 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Chelsea Hopkins go hard in the paint on the recent 2022 NBA Draft! Ron and Ani break down the draft's winners, top themes and the G League windfall. The ITP crew talks about why Houston and Detroit were among the big team winners and why it was a historic day for grassroots and high school basketball in the state of Arizo...

Ep. 133 - Pangos Camp Insight, Analysis + 3 Special Guests!

On Episode 133 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana go hard in the paint on the 2022 Pangos All-American Camp, which took place in Las Vegas, June 5-8. The ITP crew talks with special guests and camp participants K.J. Lewis (El Paso Chapin, TX), Marvel Allen (Montverde Academy, FL) and D.J. Thomas (Henderson Liberty, NV) to get their perspective on the camp and t...

Ep. 132 - And1 Mixtape Tour Doc Reaction & Insight!

On Episode 132 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard in the paint on "The Greatest Mixtape Ever", the recently released 30 for 30 about the "Skip Tape" and the And1 Mixtape Tour it inspired. The ITP crew talks with Ron Naclerio, Skip To My Lou's (Rafer Alston's) high school coach at Cardozo (Queens, N.Y.) and with Matt Rodriguez, Ballislif...

Ep. 131 - Player Rankings: Past, Present & Future!

On Episode 131 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard in the paint on player rankings, an important topic and critical component of the grassroots basketball ecosystem. The ITP crew talks national player rankings with Clark Francis (Hoop Scoop), who first put player rankings out in 1983, about those early years and during its heyday in the ...

Ep. 130 - Recruiting Nuggets, All-Americans on the Move + More!

On Episode 130 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go extra hard in the paint on a variety of topics, including recent grassroots event standouts and the recruiting landscape in small regions with special guest Paul Hernandez (661 Hoops). The ITP crew and Hernandez discuss strategies to getting exposure and making the right decisions for players ...

Ep. 129 - WNBA Preview, Predictions + NBA Update

On Episode 129 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Chelsea Hopkins go hard in the paint on the 2022 WNBA season. What is the next step in the W's growth? What teams are the best bet to challenge the Connecticut Sun and Las Vegas Aces for the title? Which player is going to win MVP? Who was the biggest off-season acquisition? Which young player will have a breast season and...

Ep. 128 - NIL Madness, Hansel & CA All-State Inspirational Stories

On Episode 128 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard in the paint on the Isaiah Wong NIL fiasco. Is NIL quickly just a form of pay-for-play advocacy and where is NIL going from here? The crew also gives its NBA playoff updates. Will bad luck hit CP3 again and can anyone stop The Greek Freak? The ITP crew also recap the Iverson Classic and B...

Ep. 127 - 2nd Spring Live Period Standouts + Coach's Perspective

On Episode 127 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana go hard in the paint on the second NCAA Spring Live Period. The fellas talk recruiting buzz, sleepers, future standouts and stock risers. The fellas also welcome on special guest, coach Brice Fantazia (WCE UAA/Modesto Christian), who offers his perspective on coaching WCE on the UAA circuit while the star pla...

Ep. 126 - NBA Playoff Predictions, CBB/HSBB Updates!

On Episode 126 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard in the paint on the NBA playoffs and individual award winners. Who is going to come out of the East? Is this the Suns' and CP3's year? Who is going to win NBA MVP, the Joker or Joel Embiid? Is Scottie Barnes being overlooked for ROY? Should defensive POY go to Marcus Smart or Mikal Bridge...

Ep. 125 - 1st Spring Live Period in 2 Years: Trends & Standouts!

On Episode 125 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana chop it up with San Diego-based scout Aaron Burgin (Prep Hoops) about the first spring live period in two years and get his rundown of the buzz in the gym and the standouts. Aaron was at The Stage Act 1 in SoCal, Ronnie was at the Pangos Sweet 16 in Las Vegas and Ani was at the GASO in Duncanville, Texas. What wa...

Ep. 124 - The Transfer Portal & Changing Recruiting Landscape + GEICO/Duncanville!

On Episode 124 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana chop it up with Brandon Jenkins (247Sports.com National Recruiting Analyst) about the NCAA transfer portal and how it's changed college basketball the the recruiting landscape. We discuss the differences in recruiting strategies for colleges as we enter the first April live period in two years, the realities of s...

Ep. 123 - Interview w/ Oak Hill's Steve Smith + Final Four Predictions!

On Episode 123 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins chop it up with legendary Oak Hill Academy (Va.) coach Steve Smith. He talks about his 35+ years at the school and what has changed most about the high school game in that time. The retiring coach talks about the college jobs he turned down, the growth of the academy programs, some of the best pl...

Ep. 122 - March Madness Recruiting Breakdown + GEICO Nationals Preview!

On Episode 122 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana go hard on what has transpired so far in the NCAA Tournament and dish on the upcoming Sweet 16. The fellas dish on the recruiting makeup of the March Madness field with Justin Young (Hoop Seen). What cities/regions produce the most talent on tourney rosters and is the transfer portal helping teams make tourney ru...

Ep. 121 - HS & NCAA March Madness Special! Interviews & Our Picks!

On Episode 121 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on the upcoming NCAA Tournament: our insight, and picks to head to the Final Four in New Orleans. Is this tournament as wide open as people think? We think not! We also recap the CIF and UIL State championships with Tarek Fattal (L.A. Daily News), who covered the CIF state finals and cove...

Ep. 120 - Hoops During a World Crisis: Overseas Plight for Pros

On Episode 120 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Chelsea Hopkins dish on plight of overseas pro players during this time of crisis. Chelsea gives her unique perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine while currently finishing up her season in Israel. The long-time overseas pro also gives her insight on the ordeal of fellow pro players who played this season in ...

Ep. 119 - Pangos Jr. A-A Camp, Lakers, LeBron & Bronny + More!

On Episode 119 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana dish on standouts from the recent Pangos Jr. A-A Camp and getting a read up on-and-coming middle school standouts. The also talk about the wild Saturday in college basketball where all top six teams went down. Is parity good for CBB? LeBron James and the Lakers had a meltdown. Is their championship windo...

Ep. 118 - Juwan Howard, NBA All-Star, GEICO Nationals & More!

On Episode 118 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana dish on the Michigan-Wisconsin hand-shake incident involving coaches Juwan Howard & Greg Gard. Is Howard's punishment justified and how it all relates to the pressures of winning. The fellas also touch on the NBA All-Star Game and what they think of the formats, the performances and the NBA Top 75 celebra...

Ep. 117 - State Champions Invitational Announcement w/Grant Rice!

On Episode 117 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana break down the announcement of the State Champions Invitational, a 4-team event (April 7-9) for NHFS-approved and selected state champs, with special guest Grant Rice, the coach at FAB 50 ranked Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas). State champs will participate in this new event, while GEICO Nationals (March 31-April 2)...

Ep. 116 - CIFSS Playoff Preview w/Eric Sondheimer, UIL Primer + More!

On Episode 116 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana break down and preview the CIF Southern Section open and D1 playoffs with Eric Sondheimer of the L.A. Times. Which team has the best shot to break through against state No. 1 Corona Centennial or No. 2 Sierra Canyon? Was Riverside Poly snubbed out of an open spot? Eric also talks about his dark horse team in D...

Ep. 115 - WNBA Investment & Growth, NBA All-Star Reaction + More!

On Episode 115 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Chelsea Hopkins go hard in the paint on the $75 million investment in the WNBA and discuss best growth strategies that should take place with the influx of funds. Ron and Chelsea, alongside special guest Kelsey Bone, break down the W's triumphs, areas of improvement and its future. Chelsea talks about investing in the W...

Ep. 98 - CIFSS Playoff Preview + Latest Prep-to-Pro Prospects

On Episode 98 of the In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the CIF Southern Section basketball playoffs with an in-depth look at the Open Division field. Can anyone stop Sierra Canyon from running through the field? Which teams is most likely to provide the Trailblazers with the best game? Ron and Dev also discuss the latest prep hoopers to opt for the professional rou...

Ep. 99 - Cen10 Coach Josh Giles On Opting Out Of Regionals

On Episode 99 of our In The Paint podcast, co-hosts Devin Ugland and Ronnie Flores are joined by Corona Centennial head coach Josh Giles. Giles discusses how his team was able to pull off the upset of Sierra Canyon - then a top 10 team in the country - in the CIFSS Open Division championship game. Giles also addresses the decision for his program to opt out of the upcoming SoCal Regional playoff b...

Ep. 100 - Season Wrap w/Jared McCain & Kylan Boswell

In The Paint co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland wrap up the 2021 Southern California high school basketball season. They discuss the CIF SoCal Regional championships and Section 7 live viewing period event in Arizona with two of the state's top 2023 prospects, Jared McCain and Kylan Boswell of Corona Centennial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Ep. 101 - Top Performers From July Live Period

In The Paint co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland spent time at four different club basketball events last weekend and in this episode they bring you the top performers from those events and brief breakdowns of each player's game. Tune in to hear two of the most knowledgeable high school basketball scouts discuss what they saw at the Pangos Premier 80 Showcase, Pangos Summer Sweet 16, BattleZON...

Ep. 104 - NIL Deep Dive

On Episode 104 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland go in-depth on the new Name, Image and Likeness rules at the NCAA level. The guys welcome on ESPN reporter Kyle Bonagura, who recently attended Pac-12 conference media day to shed more light on what the football coaches in the conference think of NIL. UCLA forward Jake Kyman also joins the show to break dow...

Ep. 105 - Cezar Guerrero, Frank "Nitty" Sessions

On Episode 105 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland recap the Ballislife East vs. West Showcase game at the Irvine Great Park. Ballislife's park takeovers in Southern California and Florida have taken over the internet and Ron and Dev discuss why they became so wildly popular amongst BIL social media followers. The guys also welcome on guests Cezar Guerrero ...

Ep. 106 - Best of SoCal, COTC Standouts

On episode 106 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland break away from basketball for a little bit to talk football and baseball. The guys go in-depth on the Bishop Sycamore saga and USC's recent firing of head coach Clay Helton. Ron and Dev then break down the latest 30 for 30 documentary - Once Upon a Time in Queens - which tells the story of the 1986 New Yor...

Ep. 108 - Best NBA Rookies, Scottie Pippen, CA Rankings

On Episode 108 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the best rookie performers in the NBA. Which players has been surprisingly good and which players haven't lived up to early expectations? Which two Rookie of the Year candidates are not surprising at all to Ron and Dev? The guys also discuss the latest "PR Tour" that Scottie Pippen has been on to pr...

Ep. 109 - UCLA vs. Gonzaga Reaction + HSBB Update!

On Episode 109 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland give their reaction and analysis to Gonzaga's big win over UCLA in a 1 vs. 2 match-up in college hoops. Is Gonzaga just that much better than UCLA? Or were the Bruins overrated heading into that game? Ron and Dev also break down the preseason voting for the Mr. Basketball USA Player of the Year award. Derec...

Ep. 110 - HSBB Holiday Tourney Recap + COVID-19 Impact

On Episode 110 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana go into an in-depth discussion of high school basketball holiday tournaments across the country, including a breakdown of what happened with Duncanville's Anthony Black. Ron and Ani also break down the latest FAB 50 rankings now that Duncanville has lost its first game. Who is the new No. 1 and why? Where does...

Ep. 61 - COVID-19 Toll on Grassroots and HS Hoops

On Episode 61 of the In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie and Devin discuss the impact of COVID-19 on grassroots and high school basketball across the country. The guys also break down the toll taken on high school prospects in the classes of 2020 and 2021. Ronnie and Devin bring four experienced and knowledgeable guests into the conversation: Los Angeles Elite/West Torrance HC Russell Payne, Vegas ...

Ep. 62 - Best HSBB Teams EVER

ITP co-hosts Ronnie and Devin debate the greatest high school basketball team of all time from a list of four squads - 1982-83 Dunbar, 1992-93 Oak Hill Academy, 2015-16 Chino Hills and 2019-20 Montverde Academy. The guys welcome on guests from those respective teams, including Oak Hill coach Steve Smith and PG Jeff McInnis, former Dunbar and Syracuse player Herman Harried, former Chino Hills coach...

Ep. 64 - Evan Daniels, 247Sports

ITP co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland are joined by 247Sports Director of Recruiting and FS1 College Basketball Insider Evan Daniels who discusses the 2020 NBA Draft and the impact Jalen Green and Isaiah Todd's G-League decision could have on college hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Ep. 65 - NCAA's Next Step w/Name, Image, Likeness

On Episode 65 of the In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the themes from the latest episodes of The Last Dance, including the relationship between Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas, why Dennis Rodman fit so well with the Bulls and how the Bad Boys Pistons would have been perceived in the modern NBA. Ron & Dev also discuss the latest steps taken by the NCAA to allow...

Ep. 72 - Top 30 Mixtape Players Ever

On Episode 72 of the "In The Paint" Show, Ronnie, Dev and Ballislife co-founder Arek Kissoyan discuss their recent list of Top 30 Mixtape Players of the Ballislife Era. What was the criteria? Was John Wall a clear No. 1? Why did guys like Jalen Green and Josh Christopher just miss the top 30? The guys also discuss Patrick Mahomes record setting contract and the impact of Makur Maker's decision to ...

Ep. 73 - Adena Andrews, Chelsea Hopkins, Tiffany Hayes

On Episode 73 of the In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the WNBA attempting to start it's season at IMG Academy in Florida.The guys welcome on media member Adena Andrews, former WNBA player and current overseas player Chelsea Hopkins and WNBA All-Star Tiffany Hayes who give different perspectives on playing basketball through the pandemic and the long-term toll it c...

Ep. 74 - CIF Sports Calendar Changes w/SoCal HSBB Coaches

On Episode 74 of the In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) decision to push back the start dates of high school sports in the state. The guys discus the impact it will have on high school basketball, football, baseball and dual sport athletes during the 2020-2021 season. Ron and Dev are joined by local coaches David Rebib...

Ep. 75 - Development During Pandemic w/HSBB Prospects

On Episode 75 of the In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland continue the discussion surrounding high school and college sports during the pandemic. The guys welcome on two senior point guards based out of California with different outlooks when it comes to recruiting. Stanford-commit and Jesuit high school star Isa Silva hops on the show to discuss how he's going about his deve...

Ep. 77 - James Harden & Damian Lillard HS Coaches

On Ep. 77 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland take a look back into California high school basketball history to discuss what some of the best players the state has produced were like in high school. Ron & Dev welcome on Damian Lillard's high school coach Orlando Watkins and James Harden's high school coach Scott Pera to give further insight on what tho...

Ep. 78 - Best SoCal Hoopers We've Seen

On Episode 78 of our In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland take the Baron Davis LA Hoops Challenge to the podcast and name the 20-plus best players they have seen live and in-person. The guys also welcome on three guests with deep ties to the Los Angeles Basketball community who share their perspectives and experiences covering, coaching and playing basketball in the region. T...

Ep. 79 - Lute Olson and John Thompson

On Episode 79 of our In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the late Lute Olson and John Thompson and the impact each of them had on college basketball. Olson, the longtime coach at the University of Arizona, passed away on August 27. Thompson, the figurehead at Georgetown University, passed on August 30th. The guys welcome on guests who either played for and/or were re...

Ep. 82 - CBB 2020-21: What Does It Look Like?

On Episode 82 of our In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the latest NBA Playoff results, including the Lakers game three loss to the Nuggets. What went awry for Los Angeles? What went right for Denver? Is Jamal Murray the next budding scoring superstar in the league? Who are Ron and Dev choosing for their Bubble MVP if the season ended today? The guys also break down...

Ep. 84 - Pangos All-South Fr/So Standouts

On Episode 84 of our In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland break down games three and four of the NBA Finals. Can Jimmy Butler come through with another 40-point effort or will the Lakers earn title No. 17 in five games? The guys also discuss the updated NCAA live period schedule and how it impacts high school prospects. Ron & Dev also break down the top performers at the ...

Ep. 87 - CBB Coaches On Uncertain Season

On Episode 87 of the In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland welcome on a handful of college hoops guests to discuss how they are approaching the uncertain 2020-21 season. The guys first speak with first-year LMU head coach Stan Johnson and star Lions' forward Eli Scott. The second guest of the show is UCLA sharpshooter Jake Kyman who breaks down the biggest improvements he has ...

Ep. 88 - Jabari Smith, Matt Babcock, Nick Richards

On Episode 88 of the In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland take a deep dive into the 2020 NBA Draft with expert analyst Matt Babcock of Babcock Hoops. Matt and the guys discuss the trends of the Top 5 picks, if LaMelo Ball will slip beyond those selections, the top international prospects, which late first round or second round picks will have a long career and much more! Next...

Ep. 91 - NBA Breakout Rookies & Veterans

On Episode 91 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the rumors of the NBA expanding and adding two more teams. Are Seattle and Las Vegas the no-brainer locations to add an NBA franchise? Devin gives a west coast city he believes would embrace a new NBA team. Ron and Dev also breakdown their pre-season NBA content where they picked the impact rookies a...

Ep. 92 - NBA COVID Issues, NIBC St. James

On Episode 92 of the In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the College Football National Championship game in which Alabama defeated Ohio State. Should there be an asterisk next to this year's National Title? Is Nick Saban the GOAT of college football coaches? Next, Ron and Dev discuss the NBA's first set of COVID issues and the latest FAB 50 National Rankings and the ...

Ep. 45 - FAB 50 Breakdown with IMG's Sean McAloon

On Episode 45 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland give listeners a complete breakdown of the FAB 50 National Rankings and the process behind it. The guys welcome Sean McAloon, head coach of No. 1-ranked IMG Academy, to give the inside scoop on his squad and what he expects this season. The coach of Neumann-Goretti, Carl Arrigale, also jumps on the show to brea...

Ep. 46 - LeBron and his Comments About AAU Coaches

On Episode 46 of the In The Paint Show, Ron and Dev open by discussing the standout freshmen so far in college hoops, including Nico Mannion, Anthony Edwards, Onyeka Okongwu, Cassius Stanley and more. The guys then unpack the situation surrounding Memphis freshman James Wiseman and the NCAA's ruling of his ineligibility. Next, Ron and Dev go hard in the paint on LeBron James' recent comments about...

Ep. 55 - Morgan Wootten's Impact on HSBB

In The Paint co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the impact the late Morgan Wooten had on high school hoops. Wootten coached at DeMatha high school for 46 years, winning five mythical national championships and 33 WCAC titles. The guys are joined by current DeMatha coach Mike Jones, Capitol Hoops founder Marc Stern and Capital Classic and McDonald's All-American founder Bob Geoghan who...

Ep. 58 - CIFSS Title Game Previews

Co-hosts Ron and Dev go in-depth on the CIF Southern Section championship games set for Friday and Saturday. The guys give analysis, players to watch and make predictions on the Open Division down through Division 4AA. Ron and Dev also discuss Monday's memorial service at Staples Center for Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Vanessa, Jordan, Sabrina Ionescu and Diana Taurasi stood out with their speeches. Th...

Ep. 59 - State Playoff Bracket Hits & Misses

On Episode 59, co-hosts Ronnie and Devin take a closer look at the CIF State Playoff brackets from the Open Division through Division III. Westchester, San Joaquin Memorial and others get odd seed placement, Open Division South Regional teams made up entirely of Southern Section teams. A lot of seeding is off, but what's the fix? Cal-Hi Sports Editor/Publisher Mark Tennis joins the show to give us...

Ep. 60 COVID-19 Impact on CA State Tourney

Co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the impact Coronavirus is having on all levels of basketball - from the NBA to college and down to the high school level. Ron and Dev give an in-depth look at the NorCal Open Division Regionals, which hit a handful of COVID-19 related issues, and are joined by Sacramento Bee reporter Joe Davidson, Bishop O'Dowd coach Lou Richie and Sheldon High guard...

Ep. 86 - Preseason FAB 50 National HSBB Rankings!

On Episode 86 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland break down the Top 50 high school basketball programs as ranked in the FAB 50 National High School Basketball rankings. The guys are joined by the head coaches of ranked teams Sunrise Christian Academy (No. 3), Milton (No. 21) and Coronado (No. 37) who break down their programs in-depth. Ron and Dev also dis...

Ep. 40 - LaMelo Ball a Top 3 2020 NBA Draft Choice?

Episode 40 features Ron and Dev going hard In The Paint on the latest rumblings surrounding LaMelo Ball and his projected spot as the No. 3 NBA Draft prospect. The guys have watched Melo play since the 6th and 7th grade and give their take on how far he has come as a player and prospect. Ron and Dev also break down the top and break out performers from the Pangos All-West Frosh/Soph camp. Learn mo...

Ep. 30 - College Coaches on Evaluating Prospects During Live Period

Ron and Dev welcome four college coaches - Jason Hart (USC), Ryan Badrtalei (UC Irvine), John Rillie (UC Santa Barbara) and Damion Hill (Cal Poly Pomona) - to discuss what they look for when evaluating high school players in anticipation of the NCAA Live Viewing Period this weekend. The guys also welcome on D'Cean Bryant, who was an assistant coach at Riverside King during the Kawhi Leonard era, t...

Ep. 33 - A Look at the Evolution of Hoops Training

On Episode 33 of the In The Paint Show, Ron and Dev dive into the world of basketball skills training and how it has evolved over time, from Social Media promotion to unorthodox skill development drills. The guys welcome on guests with deep roots within the training industry, including Golden State Warriors college scout LaMont Peterson, as well as trainers Marc Rodgers and Clint Parks. Learn more...

Ep. 34 - Hoops By Ugland Skills Summit Recap

On Episode 34 of the In The Paint Show, Ron and Dev break down a busy weekend of high school basketball. First, the guys discuss their top players and storylines from the Hoops By Ugland Skills Summit. Next, Ron and Dev give their take on the SoCal Clash presented by Alex Carmon of Beach City Hoops. The duo closes out the show with a discussion on the NCAA's attempt to change its requirements for ...

Ep. 35 - Single Sport Specialization at Youth Level

Ron and Dev go hard In The Paint on the highly important topic of single sport specialization at the youth level and the long-term impacts it has. The duo welcomes ESPN Senior Writer Baxter Holmes who shined a light on this topic with his recent story on ESPN.com. Ron and Dev also bring on Moreau Catholic basketball coach Frank Knight, whose program has been home to many multi-sport athletes. Fina...

Ep. 114 - Brady & NFL Goats, HSBB Showcase Standouts + More!

On Episode 114 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana go hard in the paint on NIKE Extravaganza and other showcase events. The fellas discuss top performers and who (if anyone) may become a big draw such as Mikey and Bronny. Ronnie and Ani also look at the Iverson Classic rosters, give their hot takes on the Super Bowl and break down Tom Brady's stance on the NF...

Ep. 19 - GEICO Nationals + Mick Cronin (UCLA) hired

Ron and Dev discuss the standouts and storylines from GEICO Nationals and Virginia's National Title win over Texas Tech. The guys also take an in-depth look at UCLA hiring Cincinnati's Mick Cronin to guide its basketball program, with input from Hall of Fame basketball writer Frank Burlison and former UCLA forward and National Champion, Kris Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Ep. 113 - McDonald's All-Americans: Reactions, Breakdown & History!

On Episode 113 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Horace Neysmith go hard in the paint on the 2022 McDonald's All-American Game selections. The fellas break down the game with regards to shoe company affiliation, NIBC dominance, by college, region and state. The fellas also discuss what they would like to see changed about the selection process and if there wer...

Ep. 3 - LaMelo Ball

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Ep. 6 - Who Should UCLA Target for Head Coach?

Hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland go In The Paint on a variety of topics, including how the Minnesota Timberwolves' firing of Tom Thibodeau might impact the UCLA coaching search, an under-the-radar target the Bruins should make a run at and the guys welcome in Bishop Gorman coach Grant Rice to discuss the ins' and outs' of a high school program playing a national schedule. Learn more about your...

Ep. 112 - MLK Weekend Recap + Mid-Season Report + McDonald's Overview

On Episode 112 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana go hard in the paint on MLK weekend. Do event organizers do enough to honor Dr, King? The fellas break down the big results from Hoophall and the Bass Pro TOC, including Camden's 1-2 weekend, break down top MLK performers and dish on their top five mid-season stock rosters. Ronnie and Ani also look ahead to th...

Ep. 111 - Klay is BACK + New FAB 50 No. 1 + CFB Title & NIL Valuation

On Episode 111 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana go in-depth on the return of the Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson. What is the Warriors' window to win another title? Ron and Ani also break down Sunrise Christian's ascension to No. 1 in the FAB 50. Is the NIBC good for high school basketball? The fellas also preview a big week for FAB 50 No. 5 Camden (N....

Ep. 110 - HSBB Holiday Tourney Recap + COVID-19 Impact and Athlete Accountability

On Episode 110 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana go into an in-depth discussion of high school basketball holiday tournaments across the country, including a breakdown of what happened with Duncanville's Anthony Black. Ron and Ani also break down the latest FAB 50 rankings now that Duncanville has lost its first game. Who is the new No. 1 and why? Where does...

Ep. 109 - UCLA vs. Gonzaga Reaction + HSBB POY and FAB 50 Update!

On Episode 109 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland give their reaction and analysis to Gonzaga's big win over UCLA in a 1 vs. 2 match-up in college hoops. Is Gonzaga just that much better than UCLA? Or were the Bruins overrated heading into that game? Ron and Dev also break down the preseason voting for the Mr. Basketball USA Player of the Year award. Derec...

Ep. 108 - Best NBA Rookies, Scottie Pippen's PR Tour and California HSBB State Rankings

On Episode 108 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the best rookie performers in the NBA. Which players has been surprisingly good and which players haven't lived up to early expectations? Which two Rookie of the Year candidates are not surprising at all to Ron and Dev? The guys also discuss the latest "PR Tour" that Scottie Pippen has been on to pr...

Ep. 107 - Preseason FAB 50 National Rankings

On Episode 107 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss Ronnie's preseason FAB 50 National High School Basketball rankings. Tune in to find out which teams made the rankings and why they landed at the spot they are in and for interviews with No. 34 Arichbishop Stepinac head coach Patrick Massaroni and No. 13 Dr. Phillips head coach Ben Witherspoon. Other...

Ep. 106 - Best of SoCal and COTC Standouts

On episode 106 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland break away from basketball for a little bit to talk football and baseball. The guys go in-depth on the Bishop Sycamore saga and USC's recent firing of head coach Clay Helton. Ron and Dev then break down the latest 30 for 30 documentary - Once Upon a Time in Queens - which tells the story of the 1986 New Yor...

In The Paint Intro

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Ep. 105 - Street Ball with Cezar Guerrero and Frank "Nitty" Sessions

On Episode 105 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland recap the Ballislife East vs. West Showcase game at the Irvine Great Park. Ballislife's park takeovers in Southern California and Florida have taken over the internet and Ron and Dev discuss why they became so wildly popular amongst BIL social media followers. The guys also welcome on guests Cezar Guerrero ...

Ep. 104 - Deep Dive into Name, Image and Likeness

On Episode 104 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland go in-depth on the new Name, Image and Likeness rules at the NCAA level. The guys welcome on ESPN reporter Kyle Bonagura, who recently attended Pac-12 conference media day to shed more light on what the football coaches in the conference think of NIL. UCLA forward Jake Kyman also joins the show to break dow...

Ep. 103 - Olympic Hoops, Draft Winners & Losers + NBA Free Agency

In The Paint co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland break down the latest in basketball at all levels. The guys discuss the USA's performance in the 2020* Tokyo Olympics, including its match-up against France for the gold medal. Ron and Dev also name their winners and losers of the 2021 NBA Draft and go in-depth on all the latest NBA Free Agency news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Ep. 4 - Bye, Bye Steve Alford

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Ep. 7 - HSBB Live Viewing Events

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Ep. 10 - Lakers-Pelicans Trade Efforts

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Ep. 11 - CIF-SS Open Division Playoffs

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Ep. 12 - NBA All-Star Weekend

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Ep. 13 - One and Done... Done?

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Ep. 15 - FAB 50 National Rankings Update

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Ep. 16 - Players to watch in March Madness

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Ep. 17 - Big Baller Brand Break Up?

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Ep. 18 - LaMelo to AU?

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Ep. 19 - GEICO Nationals

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Ep. 20 - Derrick Taylor

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Ep. 21 - SoCal to Duke History

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Ep. 22 - Chris Mullin

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Ep. 23 - Kyle Goon, Rashad Phillips

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Ep. 25 - Pangos All-American Camp Recap

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Ep. 26 - NBA Finals Thoughts

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Ep. 27 - Rashad Phillips

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Ep. 28 - NBA Draft Winners & Losers

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Ep. 29 - Doug Gottlieb, Joel Francisco

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Ep. 31 - CA Fair Pay to Play Act

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Ep. 36 - Bay vs. LA Recap

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Ep. 37- Central Cali Showcase

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Ep. 38 - Matt Rodriguez on Mixtape Culture

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Ep. 41 - CA Gov signs SB 206 into law

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Ep. 42 - The End of BBB?

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Ep. 43 - Harrison Barnes, Stanley Johnson

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Ep. 44 - NBA Favorites in East

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Ep. 47 - Mr. Basketball USA Tracker

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Ep. 49 - HoopHall West

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Ep. 50 - Post Holiday Hoops Madness!

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Ep. 51 - Josh Giles, Steve Smith

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Ep. 52 - BIL Co-Owner Arek Kissoyan

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Ep. 53 - All-American Game Selections

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Ep. 54 - Remembering Kobe Bryant

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Ep. 56 - CIF Basketball Playoffs

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Ep. 57 - Playoff Rewind!

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Ep. 58 - CIF-SS Title Game Previews

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Ep. 63 - Jalen Green, Isaiah Todd

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Ep. 64 - Evan Daniels, 24/7

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Ep. 66 - NCPA Director Ramogi Huma

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Ep. 67 - The Last Dance

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Ep. 68 - Grassroots Hoops

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Ep. 69 - Racial Injustice

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Ep. 70 - Kendrick Perkins

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Ep. 71 - Mark Spears, Kyle Goon

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Ep. 72 - Makur Maker chooses HBCU

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Ep. 76 - Concern for the Lakers?

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Ep. 79 - Lute Olsen and John Thompson

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Ep. 80 - New NCAA Tournament Model

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Ep. 81 - Clippers Meltdown

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Ep. 83 - Lakers-Heat NBA Finals Preview

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Ep. 85 - Precious Achiuwa

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Ep. 87 - Jake Kyman, Eli Hughes

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Ep. 90 - Giannis Supermax

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Ep. 91 - Breakout Rookies and Veterans

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Ep. 92 - NBA COVID Issues

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Ep. 95 - Jerome Robinson

On Episode 95 of the In The Paint Show, co-hosts Devin Ugland and Ronnie Flores break down the latest update to the FAB 50 National Rankings and discuss what the hoop scene looks like across different states. The guys welcome a special guest, Washington Wizards guard Jerome Robinson, who discusses his journey from under-recruited prospect out of North Carolina to NBA Lottery pick. Learn more about...

Ep. 96 - SoCal Products Shining in NCAA Tournament

Ronnie and Dev discuss all of the SoCal based prospects making an impact in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. They also break down and pick each Sweet 16 match-up, give their takes on why the Pac-12 isn't as respected as it should be nationally and update the local high school basketball fans on the first games to be played in the Southern California area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Ep. 97 - OSU's Jarod Lucas, UCLA's Jaime Jaquez on March Madness runs

On Episode 97 of the In The Paint Show presented by Ballislife, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland break down the 2021 Men's Basketball National Championship game. Ron and Dev give their reasons why Baylor was able to pull off its convincing win over previously undefeated Gonzaga. The guys also welcome on former SoCal high school basketball standouts - Oregon State guard Jarod Lucas and UCLA ...

Ep. 98 - CIF-SS Playoff Preview + Latest Prep-to-Pro Prospects

On Episode 98 of the In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the CIF Southern Section basketball playoffs with an in-depth look at the Open Division field. Can anyone stop Sierra Canyon from running through the field? Which teams is most likely to provide the Trailblazers with the best game? Ron and Dev also discuss the latest prep hoopers to opt for the professional rou...

Ep. 99 - Cen10 Coach Josh Giles on beating Sierra Canyon & Opting Out of SoCal Regionals

On Episode 99 of our In The Paint podcast, co-hosts Devin Ugland and Ronnie Flores are joined by Corona Centennial head coach Josh Giles. Giles discusses how his team was able to pull off the upset of Sierra Canyon - then a top 10 team in the country - in the CIF-SS Open Division championship game. Giles also addresses the decision for his program to opt out of the upcoming SoCal Regional playoff ...

Ep. 100 - Wrapping up SoCal HS Season with Jared McCain & Kylan Boswell of Corona Centennial

In The Paint co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland wrap up the Southern California high school basketball season. They discuss the CIF State SoCal Regional championships and Section 7 live viewing period event in Arizona with two of the state's top 2023 prospects, Jared McCain and Kylan Boswell of Corona Centennial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Ep. 101 - Top Performers from Live Period Hoops Action

In The Paint co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland spent time at four different club basketball events last weekend and in this episode they bring you the top performers from those events and brief breakdowns of each player's game. Tune in to hear two of the most knowledgeable high school basketball scouts discuss what they saw at the Pangos Premier 80 Showcase, Pangos Summer Sweet 16, BattleZON...

Ep. 102 - 2021 NBA Draft Preview

Episode 102 of the In The Paint Show is all about the 2021 NBA Draft. Co-hosts Ronnie and Devin break down all the major themes of the upcoming draft, including a breakdown of each potential lottery pick, sleeper picks who will prosper, and highly-rated players who might not be as good as advertised. Is Cade Cunningham a lock to go No. 1? Will Houston take Jalen Green or Evan Mobley at No. 2? Does...

Ep. 86 - Discussing the FAB 50 Preseason National HSBB Rankings!

On Episode 86 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland break down the Top 50 high school basketball programs as ranked in the FAB 50 National High School Basketball rankings. The guys are joined by the head coaches of ranked teams Sunrise Christian Academy (No. 3), Milton (No. 21) and Coronado (No. 37) who break down their programs in-depth. Ron and Dev also dis...

Ep. 74 - SoCal HSBB Coaches on the Changes to the CIF Sports Calendar

On Episode 74 of the In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) decision to push back the start dates of high school sports in the state. The guys discus the impact it will have on high school basketball, football, baseball and dual sport athletes during the 2020-2021 season. Ron and Dev are joined by local coaches David Rebib...