Drew Gladstone — former Associate Head Coach at Northern Illinois and Team & Recruitment Analyst at Indiana — joins the pod for a real conversation about life as a Division 1 college coach. Two-time New England Class C Coach of the Year and a 2009 DePaul grad, Drew is now headed back to the prep ranks as head coach at Greenwich Country Day School for 2026-27.

We get into how hard the job actually is, what colleges navigate day-to-day, the impact of parent behavior, how social media is shaping today's players, recruiting, scouting, and everything you'd want to ask a former D1 coach.

A must-listen for players, parents, and coaches.

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Jordan, Steve, and Ralph are back dropping gems. In this episode, we get into why your social media presence is your resume in today’s game, how to actually get yourself recruited during the live period, and what college coaches are really paying attention to.

Some of what’s covered:
• Protecting your brand online
• Social media as a recruiting tool
• Live period strategy for players & parents
• What college coaches actually look for

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Steve, Shake, and Ralph are back to break down everything happening in college hoops — from crowning the men's and women's NCAA Champions to the wild transfer portal landscape. They get into NIL, roster fillers, European migration trends, and what it all means for the game.
Plus, the guys shift gears to talk local — AAU season, how to navigate it the right way, and a good old-fashioned catch-up session.
What's covered:

🏆 Men's & Women's NCAA Championship breakdowns
🔄 Transfer portal: NIL, roster fillers & European migration
🏀 AAU training & how to approach the AAU circuit
🎙️ Catching up with Steve, Shake & Ralph

Drop your thoughts in the comments — who's your NCAA champ pick and are you riding with the portal era or against it?
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New episode is live! We got this one up a little later than planned, but it was too good not to drop.

We dive into the NCAA Tournament, Sweet 16 predictions, coaching changes, transfer portal movement, NIL money, and how it continues to shape roster building across college basketball.

As always, we do what we do best… another elite yap session with plenty of hoops talk and opinions.

Tune in now and stay locked in — new recording coming soon 🎙️🏀

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Jordan, Steve, and Ralph break down the reality behind choosing the right school, discussing major decisions, fit, development, and why every path isn’t created equal for student-athletes.

As always, this episode is packed with gems for players, parents, and coaches alike.

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🎙️ The Basketballists | Episode 63
Control Your FUTURE

The Basketballists React to the McDonald’s All American List, AJ vs. DP, and the Different Levels of the Game

In this episode of The Basketballists, the crew — Jordan, Ralph, and Steve — react to the newly released McDonald's All American Game list, break down the AJ vs. DP conversation, and dive into how the different levels of the game shape player development, opportunity, and expectations.

The discussion covers what really separates players as they move up levels — from mindset and role acceptance to preparation, accountability, and understanding the long-term journey.

As always, this episode is packed with gems for players, parents, and coaches alike.

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🎙️ The Basketballists | Episode 62
Recognition Comes With RESPONSIBILITY

In Episode 62 of The Basketballists, the crew — Jordan, Ralph, and Steve — dive deep into an important topic every basketball player needs to understand: recognition doesn’t come without responsibility.

The conversation explores real-life hypotheticals that athletes commonly face throughout their basketball journey, from increased attention to expectations, decision-making, and accountability. The crew breaks down what players should be aware of as their platform grows, and how to handle opportunities the right way — on and off the court.

As always, this episode is packed with gems for players, parents, and coaches alike.

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🎙️ Episode 61 | The Basketballists Podcast

In this episode, we welcome back one of the original voices of The Basketballists — Dev Still, founder of Overly Dedicated Basketball.

Dev and Steve originally started this podcast together, but as basketball commitments grew, Dev shifted his focus toward building his facility and brand. Getting him back on the mic made for a powerful conversation filled with real insight and perspective.

We dive into topics like:
• Mid-season transfers
• Is culture dead in college hoops?
• Where real development happens for today’s players
• Deron Rippy’s commitment to Duke
• And much more

This episode is packed with gems. Tap in, join the conversation, and let us know your early-season takeaways in the comments.

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