Podcast

FORBasketball Podcast

Basketball, News, Sports, Sports News

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

Episodes
1
Typical length
41 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
5 days ago

Episodes

1 episode, newest first

  1. Episode 1: Nike EYBL

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    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

    41 min