<![CDATA[Thru The Tunnel]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:32:44 +0000Captivate.fmNima Omidvarhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/b0c5bbe9-cb71-48a6-bfa6-306a02d65d7c/agv-syc-xi5hdln0z1a65sk.jpgThru The TunnelNima OmidvarNima OmidvarHost Nima Omidvar, a 12 year college basketball coaching vet, takes listeners from the court @Thur_The_Tunnel to discuss hoops behind the scenes. Breaking down all the recruiting regions all over the country, the world and some special guests along the way!https://thru-the-tunnel.captivate.fmnoepisodicEpisode 14 - Oregon Recruiting TrailEpisode 14 - Oregon Recruiting TrailOregon is a state that has had peaks and valleys in the attention paid to the state for basketball recruiting. From producing multiple draft picks in a class to having only a handful of D1 guys our panel discusses why this happens and what you might find as a college coach if you’re in on the state early.

]]>Oregon is a state that has had peaks and valleys in the attention paid to the state for basketball recruiting. From producing multiple draft picks in a class to having only a handful of D1 guys our panel discusses why this happens and what you might find as a college coach if you’re in on the state early.

]]>af6c4157-2d5a-4451-8f5c-3b97cf79ebffThu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -050001:08:03nofull114Oregon is a state that has had peaks and valleys in the attention paid to the state for basketball recruiting. From producing multiple draft picks in a class to having only a handful of D1 guys our panel discusses why this happens and what you might find as a college coach if you’re in on the state early.Nima OmidvarEpisode 13 - NYC Hoops has never dropped offEpisode 13 - NYC Hoops has never dropped offGuests Book Richardson (Guachoes), Munch Williams (PSA Cardinals), Patrick Massaroni (Arch. Stepinac) & Jay David (NY Jayhawks) let the world know that the NYC stereotypes and the rumors of the downward trajectory of hoops in the largest market in the US are wrong! Ballers from NYC get it done at a high level and that isn't changing, they tell us why.

]]>Guests Book Richardson (Guachoes), Munch Williams (PSA Cardinals), Patrick Massaroni (Arch. Stepinac) & Jay David (NY Jayhawks) let the world know that the NYC stereotypes and the rumors of the downward trajectory of hoops in the largest market in the US are wrong! Ballers from NYC get it done at a high level and that isn't changing, they tell us why.

]]>b7b64fd5-69da-46d3-b42a-f5d11b3b611dWed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -050001:19:05nofull113Guests Book Richardson (Guachoes), Munch Williams (PSA Cardinals), Patrick Massaroni (Arch. Stepinac) & Jay David (NY Jayhawks) let the world know that the NYC stereotypes and the rumors of the downward trajectory of hoops in the largest market in the US are wrong! Ballers from NYC get it done at a high level and that isn't changing, they tell us why.Nima OmidvarEpisode 12 - New England Part II (Connecticut & RI)Episode 12 - New England Part II (Connecticut & RI)Guests Jere Quinn (St. Thomas More), Thomas Epinosa (Putnum Science Academy), Rock Battistoni (Loomis & Chaffee) & Mike Hart (St. Andrews) talk about how in their states you often find players from out of state coming in to make a big names for themselves. 

]]>Guests Jere Quinn (St. Thomas More), Thomas Epinosa (Putnum Science Academy), Rock Battistoni (Loomis & Chaffee) & Mike Hart (St. Andrews) talk about how in their states you often find players from out of state coming in to make a big names for themselves. 

]]>41588b76-25aa-4213-b55a-0b3fbd7686a5Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -050001:19:57nofull112Guests Jere Quinn (St. Thomas More), Thomas Epinosa (Putnum Science Academy), Rock Battistoni (Loomis & Chaffee) & Mike Hart (St. Andrews) talk about how in their states you often find players from out of state coming in to make a big names for themselves.Nima OmidvarEpisode 11 - IllinoisEpisode 11 - IllinoisMike Weinstein (Fundamental Univ.) and Gavin Sullivan (Midwest Prospect

Academy) we cut out the city of Chicago and break down the state of Illinois

and address the challenges of recruiting a region that is spread out over

land...but the land is fertile!

]]>Mike Weinstein (Fundamental Univ.) and Gavin Sullivan (Midwest Prospect

Academy) we cut out the city of Chicago and break down the state of Illinois

and address the challenges of recruiting a region that is spread out over

land...but the land is fertile!

]]>69deb343-4620-4fe4-a6c6-a9afb9d066c2Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -050001:01:45nofull111Mike Weinstein (Fundamental Univ.) and Gavin Sullivan (Midwest Prospect Academy) we cut out the city of Chicago and break down the state of Illinois and address the challenges of recruiting a region that is spread out over land...but the land is fertile!Nima OmidvarEpisode 10 - New England Part 1 (VT/NH/ME)Episode 10 - New England Part 1 (VT/NH/ME)Guests Jason Smith (Brewster Academy) Dan Haynes (Lee Academy) & Alex Popp (Educational Consultant for Prep School placement) discuss some "smaller" states with big reps. The NEPSAC has some of the widest range of consistent talent in the nation with players ranging from NBA all-stars to D3 players. What is the value in getting a player who has prepped? Age, consistent preparation and readiness for the next level.

]]>Guests Jason Smith (Brewster Academy) Dan Haynes (Lee Academy) & Alex Popp (Educational Consultant for Prep School placement) discuss some "smaller" states with big reps. The NEPSAC has some of the widest range of consistent talent in the nation with players ranging from NBA all-stars to D3 players. What is the value in getting a player who has prepped? Age, consistent preparation and readiness for the next level.

]]>1d342fb9-1cbc-4913-aed0-fb6cc21f9c88Wed, 09 Dec 2020 23:00:00 -050001:05:35nofull110Guests Jason Smith (Brewster Academy) Dan Haynes (Lee Academy) & Alex Popp (Educational Consultant for Prep School placement) discuss some "smaller" states with big reps. The NEPSAC has some of the widest range of consistent talent in the nation with players ranging from NBA all-stars to D3 players. What is the value in getting a player who has prepped? Age, consistent preparation and readiness for the next level.Nima OmidvarEpisode 9 - Garden State grows Talent (NJ)Episode 9 - Garden State grows Talent (NJ)Garden State grows Talent (NJ) - Guests Jimmy Salmon (NJ Playaz), Tahj Holden (Ranney), Matt Bloom (Rutgers Prep) & Jay Gomes (NJHoops.com) talk about the geographical difference from North, Central, South Jersey and the shore. The basketball infrastructure in the state is the secrete in the soil to growing gems in the Garden state of New Jersey! 

]]>Garden State grows Talent (NJ) - Guests Jimmy Salmon (NJ Playaz), Tahj Holden (Ranney), Matt Bloom (Rutgers Prep) & Jay Gomes (NJHoops.com) talk about the geographical difference from North, Central, South Jersey and the shore. The basketball infrastructure in the state is the secrete in the soil to growing gems in the Garden state of New Jersey! 

]]>50cccccd-fdc9-47b6-9027-ec0128df149aMon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -050054:48nofull19Garden State grows Talent (NJ) - Guests Jimmy Salmon (NJ Playaz), Tahj Holden (Ranney), Matt Bloom (Rutgers Prep) & Jay Gomes (NJHoops.com) talk about the geographical difference from North, Central, South Jersey and the shore. The basketball infrastructure in the state is the secrete in the soil to growing gems in the Garden state of New Jersey!Nima OmidvarEpisode 8 - Sweet Home AlabamaEpisode 8 - Sweet Home AlabamaSweet Home Alabama - Guests Kirven Land (BamaMixTapes), Ronnie Arrow (Former South Alabama HC), Ralston Turner (Muscle Shoals) & Greg Brown (Huntsville Lee) represent the huge state of Alabama from Huntsville to Birmingham to Mobile. From North to south you are traveling over 5 hours. With all that ground to cover there are pockets of basketball that generally develop different types of players. Where are the skilled guys? Where are the athletes? The panel will tell you all!

]]>Sweet Home Alabama - Guests Kirven Land (BamaMixTapes), Ronnie Arrow (Former South Alabama HC), Ralston Turner (Muscle Shoals) & Greg Brown (Huntsville Lee) represent the huge state of Alabama from Huntsville to Birmingham to Mobile. From North to south you are traveling over 5 hours. With all that ground to cover there are pockets of basketball that generally develop different types of players. Where are the skilled guys? Where are the athletes? The panel will tell you all!

]]>4898ef51-409d-41e5-9853-7f9fbee96ea4Thu, 03 Dec 2020 23:00:00 -050052:30nofull18Sweet Home Alabama - Guests Kirven Land (BamaMixTapes), Ronnie Arrow (Former South Alabama HC), Ralston Turner (Muscle Shoals) & Greg Brown (Huntsville Lee) represent the huge state of Alabama from Huntsville to Birmingham to Mobile. From North to south you are traveling over 5 hours. With all that ground to cover there are pockets of basketball that generally develop different types of players. Where are the skilled guys? Where are the athletes? The panel will tell you all!Nima OmidvarEpisode 7 - Ballers from the Boot (Louisiana)Episode 7 - Ballers from the Boot (Louisiana)Ballers from the Boot (Louisiana) - Guests Shaun Dumas (Crescent City), Dexter Washington (Hamilton Christian), Jeff Jones (Madison Prep) & Josh Preston (NOLA.com) are from all different parts of the state and they discuss the unique challenges faced by basketball players from Louisiana. There are obstacles such as football, player safety and crime and respect for the talent that exists. The solution? Coaches teaming up to create events with the top teams around the state making it easier to scout and evaluate the talent.

]]>Ballers from the Boot (Louisiana) - Guests Shaun Dumas (Crescent City), Dexter Washington (Hamilton Christian), Jeff Jones (Madison Prep) & Josh Preston (NOLA.com) are from all different parts of the state and they discuss the unique challenges faced by basketball players from Louisiana. There are obstacles such as football, player safety and crime and respect for the talent that exists. The solution? Coaches teaming up to create events with the top teams around the state making it easier to scout and evaluate the talent.

]]>e05cb8d2-ed9e-4b6b-b513-07cee078f936Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -050001:00:05nofull17Ballers from the Boot (Louisiana) - Guests Shaun Dumas (Crescent City), Dexter Washington (Hamilton Christian), Jeff Jones (Madison Prep) & Josh Preston (NOLA.com) are from all different parts of the state and they discuss the unique challenges faced by basketball players from Louisiana. There are obstacles such as football, player safety and crime and respect for the talent that exists. The solution? Coaches teaming up to create events with the top teams around the state making it easier to scout and evaluate the talent.Nima OmidvarEpisode 6 - Ballin Bigger in TX (Houston / San Antonio & Austin)Episode 6 - Ballin Bigger in TX (Houston / San Antonio & Austin)Guests Marcus Sloan (OTR Exposure), Richard Law (JL3) & Lupe Nunez (TX Hard Work) talk about how and why basketball has evolved in East TX and why they are always hidden gyms throughout this large and fertile recruiting region. 

]]>Guests Marcus Sloan (OTR Exposure), Richard Law (JL3) & Lupe Nunez (TX Hard Work) talk about how and why basketball has evolved in East TX and why they are always hidden gyms throughout this large and fertile recruiting region. 

]]>aa28aa78-b1b2-4a53-8ae7-1b7abcbde01dMon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -050052:10nofull16Guests Marcus Sloan (OTR Exposure), Richard Law (JL3) & Lupe Nunez (TX Hard Work) talk about how and why basketball has evolved in East TX and why they are always hidden gyms throughout this large and fertile recruiting region.Nima OmidvarEpisode 5 - Peaches N' Basketball (ATL)Episode 5 - Peaches N' Basketball (ATL)Guests Jesse McMillan (Norcross), Desmond Eastmond (Worldwide Renegades) & Shun Williams (On the Radar Hoops) talk about the collaborative effort that everyone in and around ATL uses to help all their kids. Coordinated workout times & the most AAU events in the country mean more attention for more kids. Find out what else the ATL basketball community does to support their young athletes.

]]>Guests Jesse McMillan (Norcross), Desmond Eastmond (Worldwide Renegades) & Shun Williams (On the Radar Hoops) talk about the collaborative effort that everyone in and around ATL uses to help all their kids. Coordinated workout times & the most AAU events in the country mean more attention for more kids. Find out what else the ATL basketball community does to support their young athletes.

]]>3ba784f0-fe3a-4baa-a06f-c63402677e98Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -050055:38nofull15Guests Jesse McMillan (Norcross), Desmond Eastmond (Worldwide Renegades) & Shun Williams (On the Radar Hoops) talk about the collaborative effort that everyone in and around ATL uses to help all their kids. Coordinated workout times & the most AAU events in the country mean more attention for more kids. Find out what else the ATL basketball community does to support their young athletes.Nima OmidvarEpisode 4 - Recruiting the Commonwealth (Virginia)Episode 4 - Recruiting the Commonwealth (Virginia)Guests Cade Lemke (Blue Ridge), Justin Daulton (VA Episcapol), Jonathan Watford (DraftPro) & Brandon Ward (Team Loaded) talk about the very diverse landscape of the state of Virginia. Different parts of the state produce different type of players - put them all together and you got yourself a great team!

]]>Guests Cade Lemke (Blue Ridge), Justin Daulton (VA Episcapol), Jonathan Watford (DraftPro) & Brandon Ward (Team Loaded) talk about the very diverse landscape of the state of Virginia. Different parts of the state produce different type of players - put them all together and you got yourself a great team!

]]>67e926a4-b193-42f7-8b1f-ea5838ff6e17Wed, 25 Nov 2020 04:45:00 -050058:16nofull14Guests Cade Lemke (Blue Ridge), Justin Daulton (VA Episcapol), Jonathan Watford (DraftPro) & Brandon Ward (Team Loaded) talk about the very diverse landscape of the state of Virginia. Different parts of the state produce different type of players - put them all together and you got yourself a great team!Nima OmidvarEpisode 3 - On to Ontario (Toronto)Episode 3 - On to Ontario (Toronto)Guests Ro Rusell (Grassroots Canada/Crestwood Prep), Tony McIntyre (CIA Bounce/Orangeville Prep) & Mike Simonetta (Northern Kings) discuss the evolving basketball scene in Toronto, which would be the 3rd largest market in the United States. Basketball's popularity is growing, the access to great coaches is evolving and thus an influx of college and pro stars from north of the border!

]]>Guests Ro Rusell (Grassroots Canada/Crestwood Prep), Tony McIntyre (CIA Bounce/Orangeville Prep) & Mike Simonetta (Northern Kings) discuss the evolving basketball scene in Toronto, which would be the 3rd largest market in the United States. Basketball's popularity is growing, the access to great coaches is evolving and thus an influx of college and pro stars from north of the border!

]]>1691351e-eb13-4337-8cff-dc394f2f65c0Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -050054:05nofull13Guests Ro Rusell (Grassroots Canada/Crestwood Prep), Tony McIntyre (CIA Bounce/Orangeville Prep) & Mike Simonetta (Northern Kings) discuss the evolving basketball scene in Toronto, which would be the 3rd largest market in the United States. Basketball's popularity is growing, the access to great coaches is evolving and thus an influx of college and pro stars from north of the border!Nima OmidvarEpisode 2 - Recruiting the city of Brotherly Love (Philly)Episode 2 - Recruiting the city of Brotherly Love (Philly)Episode 2 - Recruiting the city of Brotherly Love (Philly)

Guests John Mosco (Arch. Wood), Skip Robinson (We R 1), James Johns (Team Final) & Sean Colson (MLK HS & Philly Pride) tell us what is the most important factor in recruiting kids from Philly - and they all agree. Want to tap in and create a pipeline from Philly to your school, heres how!

]]>Episode 2 - Recruiting the city of Brotherly Love (Philly)

Guests John Mosco (Arch. Wood), Skip Robinson (We R 1), James Johns (Team Final) & Sean Colson (MLK HS & Philly Pride) tell us what is the most important factor in recruiting kids from Philly - and they all agree. Want to tap in and create a pipeline from Philly to your school, heres how!

]]>ad61545b-2889-4de9-85b7-a46890d6844cFri, 20 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -050055:35nofull12Episode 2 - Recruiting the city of Brotherly Love (Philly) Guests John Mosco (Arch. Wood), Skip Robinson (We R 1), James Johns (Team Final) & Sean Colson (MLK HS & Philly Pride) tell us what is the most important factor in recruiting kids from Philly - and they all agree. Want to tap in and create a pipeline from Philly to your school, heres how!Nima OmidvarEpisode 1 - Chatting with Charm City (Baltimore)Episode 1 - Chatting with Charm City (Baltimore)Episode 1 - Chatting with Charm City (Baltimore)

Guests Sam Brand (Poly HS), Nick Myles (St. Frances Acad.), Mookie Dobbins (Team Thrill) & Kevin White (Randelstown) discuss recruiting ballers in Baltimore! Tough & Gritty guys call Charm City home and this city has produced pros over the years, but still many of the city's top prospects still go unnoticed! 

]]>Episode 1 - Chatting with Charm City (Baltimore)

Guests Sam Brand (Poly HS), Nick Myles (St. Frances Acad.), Mookie Dobbins (Team Thrill) & Kevin White (Randelstown) discuss recruiting ballers in Baltimore! Tough & Gritty guys call Charm City home and this city has produced pros over the years, but still many of the city's top prospects still go unnoticed! 

]]>1f5c30b6-4d0a-4bd2-8dfa-0eb54000fbaeWed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -050057:24nofull11Episode 1 - Chatting with Charm City (Baltimore) Guests Sam Brand (Poly HS), Nick Myles (St. Frances Acad.), Mookie Dobbins (Team Thrill) & Kevin White (Randelstown) discuss recruiting ballers in Baltimore! Tough & Gritty guys call Charm City home and this city has produced pros over the years, but still many of the city's top prospects still go unnoticed!Nima Omidvar