The DeJuan Marrero Podcast

Eps. 276 - Khristian Smith Talks Path To Miami of Ohio, Historic 31-Game Win Streak, NABC Flight School Selection, Player Development Process + Much More

Coach Khristian Smith didn’t just have a good year, he had a historic one. As an assistant at Miami of Ohio, he helped engineer one of the MAC’s most dominant defensive teams in recent memory, and was just selected for the inaugural NABC Flight School. One of the highest honors for an up-and-coming coach in the country. In this episode we chop it up about the season, his player development process, and what he’s seeing on the AAU circuit right now.

Eps. 275 - Chad Myers Talks Link Academy, EYB Scholastic League, Competing In Chipotle Nationals + More 🔥

On this episode of the DeJuan Marrero Podcast, I connect with Link Academy’s Chad Myers to break down his season from start to finish (26-5) record. We dive deep into the EYBL Scholastic League, why it’s the premier high school league in the country and how Chad and Link Academy ran the conference to claim the EYBL Scholastic title in the 24-25 season. Plus, we talk the Chipotle Nationals experience and what it means to compete on that stage.. Enjoy!

Eps. 274 - Jordan Pettway (@ShakeHoops) Recaps Chipotle Nationals, Bella Vista Champs, Michigan's Title Win + More 🏆🔥

Jordan Pettway (@shakehoops) joins us fresh off Chipotle Nationals in Fishers, Indiana. We break down Bella Vista (AZ) winning the boys’ national title, the energy in the gym, and his takeaways as a creative. Plus, as a North Carolina fan from CT, he gives his perspective on Michigan’s 69–63 championship win over UConn. Enjoy!

Eps. 273 - Montverde's Steve Turner Talks EYB Scholastic League, MVA New Era, Undefeated in the East 9-0, From Gonzaga to Montverde, + Much More 🏆🔥

Coach Steve Turner joins the DeJuan Marrero Podcast to break down Montverde’s 9–0 run through the East Division in the EYB Scholastic League, his first year at MVA, and the identity driving this new era of Eagles basketball and much more. Enjoy.

Eps. 272 - Jack Smiley Talks Belmont Winning Culture, 7-Game Streak, Valpo Return, Playing For Indy Heat And Being Teammates With Jeremiah Fears + More 🔥

Belmont freshman Jack Smiley joins the podcast fresh off a win over Murray State and 7‑game win streak. We talk about his jump from La Lumiere and the EYBL to contributing at Belmont, his efficient start to college basketball, and what he learned from playing alongside first‑round pick Jeremiah Fears with Indy Heat. Jack breaks down returning home to Valpo, choosing a winning culture under Coach Casey Alexander, and the identity behind Belmont’s 20–3 season.