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Jalen Davis' Top Four and a 30 PPG Guarantee: Washington High School Basketball Preview 2026-27

Hoop season is almost here. Coach Arvin Mosley Jr., Dave and Jordan run through what they saw this fall and the Brooks Scouting top 15 for Washington, all classes.

Published November 12, 2026
Featured guest · Conor Maguire
Do You Have to Report NIL to Your School? | Conor Maguire

Conor Maguire's athletic director called a quick meeting: sign something saying you're making NIL money, and you're all good. But what about UGC deals where Conor never mentions being a college…

Published October 12, 2026
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Russell Westbrook Took the Visit. Then UCLA Swooped: A D1 Coach's Mixtape Recruiting Story

🗄️ From the vault: recorded May 2025.

Published November 11, 2026
Featured guest · John Bickford
His Family Didn't Want Him to Hoop. Then His Knees Gave Out | John Bickford

John Bickford fell in love with basketball at 12, but he didn't play until his senior year of high school. Sports were frowned upon in the strict religious home he grew up in, so he had to rebel just…

Published October 4, 2026
Featured guest · Tony Fair
From JUCO to Pro: Tony Fair's Road to Overseas Basketball

Tony Fair just signed his first pro contract in Athens, Greece — and he got there the LONG way. Montana all-state ➜ JUCO at Edmonds College ➜ Bushnell ➜ a year off ➜ top scorer in the country at…

Published August 22, 2026
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The 28/36 Rule

Keep your monthly housing payment under 28% of gross income, and total debt payments under 36%.

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WA Preps Scoreboard

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The Bricks

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Shorts

Quick hits from the show.

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Michael Jordan Faced Real Violence, Steph Curry Gets Flare Screens: a 20+ Year Coach Explains

MrBeast and the Ownership Game for Creators 🏗️

KPJ's HS Teammate Shoved Him After the Viral Dunk 😂

Jalen Davis Could Go Crazy at Gonzaga? Bremerton's Five-Star Guard and His Top Four Schools

Puyallup Handed Bellevue Its Only Loss? A 20+ Year Coach Breaks Down the Washington Playoffs

Puyallup by 50, Straight Up? The Bold Playoff Pick Before the 57-16 Win Over Lewis and Clark

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2026 Rotation

The soundtrack to the grind.

Everything Dave’s had on repeat this year, plus picks from guests who’ve pulled up on the show. The playlist keeps growing all year, so check back.

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NIL FAQs

Got NIL money coming? Read this first.

Taxes, compliance and the fine print every college athlete (and their family) needs to know.

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Is NIL income taxable?

Yes, all of it, cash and non-cash. If a brand sends you free products, comps a trip or pays you for an appearance, it counts as income and goes on your tax return.

Do I have to pay self-employment tax?

If your net NIL earnings top $400 in a year, yes: 15.3% for Social Security and Medicare, on top of your federal and state income tax.

How much should I set aside?

Nothing is withheld from 1099 income, so the IRS expects quarterly estimated payments. A good rule of thumb: put aside 25–30% of every NIL payment.

What is the “jock tax”?

You may owe state income tax in every state where you earn NIL income, not just your home state. It’s based on where the work happens, not where the contract is signed.

The Hosts

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Dave Jones

Former high school principal who co-founded Windermere Abode. Hoopaholic, hip-hop junkie, tech head.

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Jordan Dam

Tacoma born and raised. Hooped at Evergreen State, played pro in China, now in real estate.

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