Episode 31: 2025 Up Next Elite Camp Recap

About this episode

The episode recaps the 2025 Up Next Elite Camp, discussing its vision, lessons for young players, and the culture of New Orleans basketball.

In the latest episode of the Pro Insight Podcast, Pro Insight's Conrad Chow sat down with Coach Jonathan “JT” Thomas, former Gonzaga guard Malachi Smith, who played last season for the Memphis Hustle, and Coach James Parlow. In the first part of this episode, we’re diving into the 2025 Up Next Elite Camp in New Orleans, LA — discussing JT’s vision for starting the camp, lessons for young hoopers, offseason training, and key takeaways from the event. After the break, Coach Brandon Demas and Coach Bryan “Bdot” Hammond from the camp join us to further explore the culture of New Orleans basketball, coaching philosophies, and much more.

People in this episode

Host: Conrad Chow

Guests: Jonathan “JT” Thomas, Malachi Smith, James Parlow, Brandon Demas, Bryan “Bdot” Hammond

Topics covered

• 2025 Up Next Elite Camp
• New Orleans basketball
• coaching philosophies
• offseason training
• lessons for young hoopers

Keywords

• 2025 Up Next Elite Camp
• New Orleans basketball
• coaching
• Malachi Smith
• offseason training
• youth basketball

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Memphis Hustle

Places: New Orleans, LA

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