Making the Team
Episodes
From 2 Wins to Mr. Basketball - How Tre Smith Rebuilt Cyprus High Hoops
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cyprus High School head basketball coach Tre Smith sits down to talk about his 12-year journey rebuilding the Pirates basketball program from the grou...
Coach Andre Ashton's First Season at Mountain Ridge
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mountain Ridge Sentinel Boys Basketball head coach Andre Ashton sits down to talk all things basketball after completing a historic first season at th...
Utah 6A Coach of the Year: Kyle Straatman on Building a Winning Team
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a championship-level high school basketball team?In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with Kyle Straatman, head ...
The Rise of Luke West | Bingham Basketball Standout
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to succeed as a high school basketball player?In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with Luke West, standout guard from Bi...
The Mindset of Elite High School Basketball Player - Crew Fotheringham
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to become a great high school basketball player?In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with Crew Fotheringham, standout pla...
Inside Lone Peak High School Basketball: Coach Izzy Ingle
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🏀 Go inside Lone Peak High School Basketball with Head Coach Izzy Ingle as he shares his coaching philosophy, team-building strategies, and what it...
How to Actually Train a High School Basketball Player (Legendary Coach Explains)
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it actually take to train and develop great basketball players?In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with legendary performance co...
Zach Gagon Interview - Skyridge Basketball
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Zach Gagon - senior guard for the Skyridge Falcons, and we talk about the varsity basketball experience.Zach is a tough, tenacious de...
Joel Gardner Interview - Skyridge Senior Point Guard
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with Joel Gardner, senior point guard for Skyridge Falcons, to talk about the real experience of being...
Coach Jeff Gardner - Skyridge High School
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Gardner is the head coach of the Skyridge Falcons in Lehi, Utah. He won 2 state championships as a player and has been to the state championship ...
Coach Andrew May is Building a National JUCO Powerhouse & His Advice for High School Players
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to make a Junior College basketball team? In this episode of Making the Team, I sit down with Coach Andrew May, head coach of the po...
The Realities of Coaching a 1A School – Coach Connor Patten - Tintic High School
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Making the Team, Erik Soderborg sits down with Connor Patten, head basketball coach at Tintic High School, a small-town program in ...
From Local Legend to Pro – Parker Van Dyke’s Full Basketball Journey
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Making the Team, Erik Soderborg sits down with Parker Van Dyke, former University of Utah basketball standout and current professio...
Inside the Mind of a High School Coach – Gus Sopeña Gets Real
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt interview, Making the Team host Erik Soderborg sits down with Coach Gus Sopeña, head coach of the Summit Academy boys basketball te...
More Than Basketball – Coach Amico’s Mission at Pine View High
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring interview, Erik Soderborg sits down with Coach Patrick Amico, the head coach of the Pine View High School Boys Basketball Team. Know...
What it Takes to Play College Basketball Jon Judkins - Winningest College Coach in Utah History
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Jon Judkins share what he and his staff at Utah Tech look for when recruiting high school players to make their D1 Basketball team. Coach Judkin...
Basketball Coaching Masterclass - Chris Jones
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Jones has been coaching for decades, with most of his time at the college level with the University of Utah, Utah State, and Westminster. He als...
Utah Basketball Star Rylan Jones Shares His Incredible Journey
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Rylan Jones — one of the most decorated high school basketball players in Utah history. A two-time Mr. Basketball, state champion, ...
Coach Landen Cummings - East High School
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Landen Cummings just finished his first year at East High School in Salt Lake City and he talks about what he looks for in players, lessons he&#...
The Realities of 27 Years as A High School Basketball Coach - Steve Galley
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Steve Galley is a legendary coach in the state of Utah. He started at Olympus High School, was the head coach at West Jordan and spent most of h...
Copper Hills Head Coach - Brian Allfrey - Teaching More Than Just Basketball
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Brian Allfrey just completed his first year as the Copper Hills High School Boys Varsity Basketball Coach. While this is his first year as the C...
One of Utah's Premier High School Point Guards - Isaiah Reiser
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Isaiah Reiser is entering his senior season as the point guard of the Copper Hills High School basketball team. He is set to become the all-time leadi...
Most People Are WRONG About The Rules of Basketball
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
35-Year Basketball Official reveals the realities of high school officiating. For any athlete, coach, or parent, this information is a must-watch to b...
The Difference Between High School and College Basketball - Ike Palmer
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ike Palmer is a 6'6" wind currently playing at Utah State Eastern. In his freshman season, he averaged 17 points per game and is a force to b...
What Do You Do When You Want to Quit? - Lance Gummersall
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to give in to self-doubt and the urge to quit, especially when facing challenges. But by focusing on mental strength and grit, you can l...
Davis Darts Senior Captain's Dagger 3 Crushed the Hearts of his State Championship Opponents
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bryker Couser is a vocal senior team captain of the Davis Darts. They are fresh off their 2025 Utah 6A State Championship and Bryker made some crucial...
Utah's 6A Player of the Year - Coleman Atwater
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coleman Atwater is one of Utah's top basketball players. He is a prolific scorer, and the senior leader of the State Championship Davis Darts. He ...
Bennett Wright's Journey from Soccer Player to Basketball Team Captain and State Champion
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bennett Wright is a Senior Team Captain for the 2025 6A State Champion - Davis Darts. Bennett shares his basketball story and how accepting his role t...
The Life of a Two-Sport High School Athlete (and State Champion)
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Croydon Christensen is a 6’6” Senior Team Captain for the 2025 6A State Champion - Davis Darts. He is a foundational piece to this team and their ...
From Making the Team to Varsity Captain and 2-Time State Champion
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Owen is the Varsity Team Captain of the 2-time State Champion Olympus Titans in Salt Lake City, Utah.Luke's character, toughness, and work et...
2025 Utah's Mr. Basketball & Back-to-Back State Champion - Gavin Lowe | Olympus High
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin Lowe is Utah's Mr. Basketball after his incredible 2024/2025 season. In his junior year, he led the Olympus Titans to back-to-back state champio...
Our Favorite Basketball Shoe of the Past 30 Years
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erik has a problem and called an intervention for himself after he purchased his 7th pair of Book 1s. Other Eric is here to encourage Erik's obses...
State Champion Coach Shares the Keys to a Successful Basketball Program
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Chad Sims, head coach of Davis High School in Kaysville, Utah, has won two state championships in the past 4 years in Utah High School Basketbal...
The INCREDIBLE Work Ethic of Carlo Mulford
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carlo Mulford is a 6'0" phenom point guard at Herriman High School. He just finished his Junior year and here are a handful of his accomplishments. •...
6'8" SUU Commit - Cale Barclay - Shares His Basketball Story and Sacrifices
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cale Barclay just finished up a stellar season at Herriman High School.• Team Captain• 1st Team All Region• Academic All Region• Region 2 MVP•...
BYU's Winningest Basketball Coach Jeff Judkins Shares His Story
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff "Juddy" Judkins has one of the most impressive basketball resumes on the planet. He was a high school sensation at Highland High School in Salt L...
2025 Utah 5A/6A Boy’s Basketball State Tournament Recap
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We go over the 2025 Utah 5A and 6A State Tournament brackets and our reactions to the games we saw. Remarkable talent, passion, and players on the cou...
The Basketball You're Using May Be Why Your Shot Sucks
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the basketball you're using affecting your shot? We measured 8 different basketballs to see whether or not the ball you're using in your pi...
Coach of the Year Explains How to Make a High School Basketball Team and See More Playing Time with Dough Meacham
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Doug Meacham is the head basketball coach of the Herriman High Mustangs in Herriman, Utah. They are the #1 ranked team in 6A headed into the 202...
THE BEST INDOOR BASKETBALL FOR SHOOTERS - Only Pure Shooters Will Understand
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
True shooters can feel the subtle differences between basketballs. In this video, we review 3 of the most popular indoor basketballs on the market and...
The Ugly Truth About the Odds of Making it to the NBA
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The odds of a High School VARSITY basketball player of making the NBA is 0.03%. For every 10,000 varsity basketball players, only 2-3 will make it to ...