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Episode Synopsis
In episode 16, Coach Darryl & RD parent/Coach Spence discuss rankings of youth basketball players. If you're new to this topic, this episode will be an educational treat. From how ranking agencies start to who manages them to the weight of the basketball arena. We broach effects of these rankings on young athletes as well as the how these rankings can aid a rising player.
Guest Jamal McKnight, a very well known figure in the DMV sports arena, is currently responsible for the #1 ranked 2026 AAU basketball team Above All Cost, the #1 ranked player Jamal McKnight Jr, has 3 total players ranked in the top 25 on his team, and also coaches a football team that plays a national schedule against ranked opponents. Hear his take on the world of ranking.
For your convenience, time stamps with questions can be found below:
4:00 - Are rankings an indicator of future success? How popular is this ranking thing?
9:25 - How many ranking site/agencies are there?
10:55 - Are there any ranking agencies that verify or rank the ranking agencies?
13:25 - What does it take to become a ranking agency?
16:15 - What is the value of rankings?
22:30 - Are there clear drawbacks to this whole ranking thing?
25:20 - Are rankings highly relied upon?
32:00 - Does anyone suffer from this?
36:00 - How do they go about ranking kids?
41:50 - How do the ranking organizations benefit?
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Guest Jamal McKnight, a very well known figure in the DMV sports arena, is currently responsible for the #1 ranked 2026 AAU basketball team Above All Cost, the #1 ranked player Jamal McKnight Jr, has 3 total players ranked in the top 25 on his team, and also coaches a football team that plays a national schedule against ranked opponents. Hear his take on the world of ranking.
For your convenience, time stamps with questions can be found below:
4:00 - Are rankings an indicator of future success? How popular is this ranking thing?
9:25 - How many ranking site/agencies are there?
10:55 - Are there any ranking agencies that verify or rank the ranking agencies?
13:25 - What does it take to become a ranking agency?
16:15 - What is the value of rankings?
22:30 - Are there clear drawbacks to this whole ranking thing?
25:20 - Are rankings highly relied upon?
32:00 - Does anyone suffer from this?
36:00 - How do they go about ranking kids?
41:50 - How do the ranking organizations benefit?
Leave us a voice message if you're tuned in on Anchor, comment on this episode post on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]. Be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button and be the first to know when new episodes drop. If you're enjoying this podcast, show us some love, and like us and leave a review. This will help us grow and produce the content that's most valuable to you.
Follow & like Rhythm Dribble on social media platforms:
Instagram - @RhythmDribblePodcast
Instagram - @RhythmDribble
Facebook - @RhythmDribble1
Twitter - @RhythmDribble
Website - www.rhythmdribble.com
#RhythmDribble #TheRhythmDribbleExperience #RhythmDribblePodcast #BasketballDevelopment #YouthBasketball #BallTalk #SportsTalk
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