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The PREP Athletics Basketball Podcast
The PREP Athletics Basketball Podcast helps players and families navigate prep school basketball and the college recruiting process with honest advice from coaches and experts who understand the landscape.
Hosted by PREP Athletics founder Cory Heitz, the show explores how players can find the right school, gain exposure, develop on and off the court, and make informed decisions about their basketball future. Topics include college basketball recruiting, transferring schools, reclassifying, post-grad years, academics, player development, and opportunities for men’s, women’s, and international basketball players.
Cory interviews prep school coaches, college coaches, scouts, and other basketball experts about what programs look for, how recruiting decisions are made, and what players and parents should understand before choosing their next step.
Drawing on his experience as a prep school alumnus, former Division I player, and longtime prep school placement advisor, Cory brings firsthand knowledge and a practical perspective to every conversation.
Learn more about prep school basketball, the prep school pathway, and college recruiting at PREPAthletics.com
Episodes
160 episodes
Austin Burnette: HC of Hargrave Basketball | Development Through Elite Basketball Competition
Development through elite basketball competition is central to Austin Burnette’s philosophy at Hargrave Basketball. Austin explains why practicing against talented teammates, earning playing time, and facing strong competition can prepare playe...
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Joe O’Shea: Head Coach of The Kiski School on Reclassing, Recruiting & Development
Joe O’Shea, Head Coach of The Kiski School, joins us to discuss prep school basketball, reclassing, college recruiting, player development, playing time, and college placement.Joe shares his journey from Vermont Mr. Basketball to Divisio...
Mike Foustoukos: Lawrence Academy Basketball HC on Reclassing, D1 Guards & NCAA Changes
Mike Foustoukos, head coach of Lawrence Academy Basketball, joins Cory Heitz to discuss reclassing, what D1 guards need, player development, college placement, and how possible NCAA eligibility changes could affect recruits.Across the c...
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Bryce Daley: Coach of Salisbury on How to Get Recruited for Basketball and Post-Grad Years
Bryce Daley, coach at Salisbury School, shares how to get recruited for basketball, what families should know about a post grad year for basketball, and how prep school can help players prepare for college.In this episode of the PREP At...
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Bill Hanzlik: Former Nugget on What NBA Teams Look For & Choosing Prep School for His Son
What NBA teams look for goes beyond talent. Former Denver Nugget Bill Hanzlik joins PREP Athletics to talk about player potential, work ethic, character, and why he chose a prep school post-grad year for his son.Bill shares how defense ...
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Garvin McAlister: Multi-Sport Athlete Prep & High School Basketball Development
Discover how multi-sport athlete prep can transform your development with Garvin McAlister, head basketball coach at Millbrook School. In this episode of PREP Athletics, Garvin shares his insights on student-athlete development...
Paul Biancardi: ESPN Recruiting Director on What Coaches Really Want
Join Cory Heitz and Paul Biancardi—ESPN’s National Director of Recruiting, former D1 head coach, and a walk-on turned basketball insider—as they pull back the curtain on college basketball recruiting, player evaluation, and the intangibles that...
George White: D1 Coach Breaks Down NCAA’s New Eligibility Rules
Join Cory Heitz and George White—former Harvard basketball player, D1 coach, and founder of RecruitU—as they dissect the NCAA’s proposed "5-and-5 rule", a game-changer for prep school basketball and college recruitment. George breaks down how t...
Jason Smith & John Carroll: How MAI is Redefining Basketball Development
Join Cory Heitz as he welcomes Jason Smith and John Carroll, the heads of the basketball program at MAI (Masters Athletic International), a groundbreaking prep school basketball program in Stow, Massachusetts. In this episode, Jason and John di...
Matt Mihalich: Avon Old Farms Coach on Playing Time, Reclassifying, and College Placement
Unlock the Secrets of Prep School Basketball with Avon Old Farms Head Coach Matt MihalichJoin Cory Heitz and Matt Mihalich, Head Coach at Avon Old Farms, as they dive deep into the world of prep school basketball, player development, and...
Cory Heitz: Prep School Recruiting & NCAA Rule Changes Explained
Join Cory Heitz, founder of PREP Athletics, as he breaks down the latest updates in prep school basketball, NCAA rule changes, and the importance of finding the right fit for young athletes. In this episode, Cory shares insights from the Final ...
Robert Icart: 25+ Years of AAU Wisdom—How to Pick the Right Team & Prep School
Unlock the Blueprint for Basketball Success with Coach Robert Icart Join Cory Heitz and Coach Robert Icart, founder of BTI AAU—a powerhouse program in Southern California that has produced 11 NBA players, 40 international pros, and cou...
Jim Driggs: Albany Academy Coach on Prep School Basketball Truths
Join Cory Heitz as he sits down with Jim Driggs, Head Coach at Albany Academy and former Division III standout, for a no-nonsense conversation about the prep school basketball journey. Coach Driggs shares his unique perspective on player develo...
Kenyon Murray: NBA Father & Prep School Expert on Player Development Pathways
Join Cory Heitz as he sits down with Kenyon Murray, a former McDonald’s All-American, overseas pro, and father of NBA first-round twins Keegan and Kris Murray. Kenyon shares his unique journey—from a late start in basketball to becoming a stand...
Antonio Anderson: Prep to Pro to Head Coach Blueprint
Coach Antonio Anderson, head coach at The Darrow School, has one of those basketball resumes that instantly earns your attention. He won a state title in Lynn, re did his junior year at Maine Central Institute, then transferred to Laurinburg Pr...
Remembering Coach Whit Lesure of Bridgton Academy
Coach Whit Lesure was the very first guest Cory ever welcomed to the PREP Athletics Podcast — and long before that, he was one of the most influential voices in the prep school basketball world. This re-release is not about trends or tac...
Dan McHale and Cory Heitz: Final Four Showcase + Get Recruited
When: April 4th, 9AM-12PMWhere: UNRNKD Hoops (6331 Crawfordsville Road Indianapolis, IN 46224)Who: HS athletes from 9-12 grade, INCLUDING unsigned SeniorsWhat: D1 College Workout HOSTED BY D1 Coaches D2/D3 Coaches in Attendance<...
Coach Kurt Steiner: The MacDuffie School AA Player Development
Coach Kurt Steiner is the head coach at The MacDuffie School, where he is building a legitimate NEPSAC AA program the right way. In this episode, Kurt breaks down how The MacDuffie School develops players day to day, why the 5:30 AM gym slot re...
The 2026 Prep School Basketball State of the Union
This episode is Cory Heitz’s 2025 Prep School Basketball State of the Union, recorded after a December New England trip packed with campus visits, coach meetings, and real conversations about what’s changing right now in prep school basketball....
Dr. Jeff Quebec: Prep School Admission Secrets
Dr. Jeff Quebec has lived this world from the inside. He has worked in prep school admissions and leadership for decades, spent years at Eaglebrook, and now advises families as an educational consultant. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the st...
Dwayne Pina St. George’s Coach on AA Prep Hoops
St. George’s head coach and admissions officer Dwayne Pina joins Cory to walk through one of the most complete prep school basketball journeys you will ever hear. Coach Pina shares exactly what he looks for in recruits, how he devel...
Nemo Maric: How Hoosac Prepares Players for College Hoops
Nemo (Nemanja) Maric, head coach at Hoosac School / ISA (AAA), joins Cory to unpack a true Euro–U.S. hybrid approach to prep school basketball development. Maric shares his journey from Serbia and a 13-year pro career to building a multinationa...
Kenya Jones: Class B, Big Results—Brooks School’s Blueprint
Kenya Jones, Head Coach and Associate Director of Admissions at Brooks School (MA), joins Cory for a straight, practical talk about prep school basketball, player development, and college placement in today’s NIL/transfer-portal era. Jones expl...
Ben Veshi: How Hargrave Builds College-Ready Guards
Hargrave Military Academy head coach Ben Veshi joins Cory to give a straight, inside look at prep school basketball, player development, and college placement in 2025. Veshi explains Hargrave’s structured, military-style environment, why it acc...
Sean Crocker: Mercersburg Coach on D1 Guards
Mercersburg Academy head coach Sean Crocker brings two decades across college hoops, Hoop Group, and the MAPL to this no-fluff episode. Sean breaks down exactly what college coaches need from a Division I guard—defend multiple positions, handle...
