<![CDATA[FORBasketball Podcast]]>FORBasketball is about spotlighting, celebrating, and uplifting the people, ideas, trends and stories shaping Basketball.

Hosted by Nic Mangram and August Gotter, the show combines two young statisticians with different backgrounds but a shared love of the game to explore the game from a perspective that feels different from a traditional basketball podcast.

The goal: to make people feel like they belong in the world of basketball


]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:09:12 GMTWed, 28 Oct 2026 14:12:08 GMT60Cerebro Sports<p>FORBasketball is about spotlighting, celebrating, and uplifting the people, ideas, trends and stories shaping Basketball.</p><p>Hosted by Nic Mangram and August Gotter, the show combines two young statisticians with different backgrounds but a shared love of the game to explore the game from a perspective that feels different from a traditional basketball podcast.</p><p>The goal: to make people feel like they belong in the world of basketball</p><p><br /></p>episodicCerebro Sportsthe9450@icloud.comno<![CDATA[Episode 1: Nike EYBL]]>In the inaugural episode, hosts Nick Mangram and August Gotter discuss their experiences working with the EYBL, sharing insights into the operational challenges and memorable moments from the summer. They also highlight standout players they observed, showcasing the emerging talent in youth basketball. The conversation delves into the emerging talent in AAU basketball, highlighting underrated players and their performances. It also emphasizes the significance of data in evaluating players and how it complements traditional scouting methods.

Takeaways

  • Insight into EYBL operations
  • Highlighting emerging basketball talent Emerging talent in basketball
  • Importance of data in player evaluation

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to EYBL Experience
  • 03:10 The Organized Chaos of EYBL
  • 06:01 Behind the Scenes: Statting Games
  • 09:03 Memorable Encounters and Stories
  • 12:00 Highlighting Emerging Talent
  • 15:11 Top Players from the Summer
  • 22:14 Emerging Stars in AAU Basketball
  • 32:02 The Role of Data in Player Evaluation
]]>27fccc76-626d-4679-84d8-4189f218cf1fThu, 29 Oct 2026 19:55:50 GMT<p>In the inaugural episode, hosts Nick Mangram and August Gotter discuss their experiences working with the EYBL, sharing insights into the operational challenges and memorable moments from the summer. They also highlight standout players they observed, showcasing the emerging talent in youth basketball. The conversation delves into the emerging talent in AAU basketball, highlighting underrated players and their performances. It also emphasizes the significance of data in evaluating players and how it complements traditional scouting methods.</p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Insight into EYBL operations</li><li>Highlighting emerging basketball talent Emerging talent in basketball</li><li>Importance of data in player evaluation</li></ul><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to EYBL Experience</li><li>03:10 The Organized Chaos of EYBL</li><li>06:01 Behind the Scenes: Statting Games</li><li>09:03 Memorable Encounters and Stories</li><li>12:00 Highlighting Emerging Talent</li><li>15:11 Top Players from the Summer</li><li>22:14 Emerging Stars in AAU Basketball</li><li>32:02 The Role of Data in Player Evaluation</li></ul>no00:41:1211Episode 1: Nike EYBLfull