Hoop GPS with Eddie Sparks & Willie Stallworth is the ultimate podcast for basketball enthusiasts, players, and coaches looking to dive deep into the game’s culture, development, and evolution. Hosted by Eddie Sparks, a seasoned skills trainer and entrepreneur, and Willie Stallworth, a community-driven project manager, this show breaks down the DNA of basketball—its past, present, and future. From AAU basketball and player development to the business of the game and personal hoop journeys, Eddie and Willie bring raw, insightful, and engaging conversations that set Hoop GPS apart.
HOOP GPS
Claim This Podcastby Eddie Sparks, Willie Stallworth
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5 episodes
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Hoop GPS with Eddie Sparks & Willie Stallworth is the ultimate podcast for basketball enthusiasts, players, and coaches looking to dive deep into the game’s culture, development, and evolution. Hosted by Eddie Sparks, a seasoned skills trainer and entrepreneur, and Willie Stallworth, a community-driven project manager, this show breaks down the DNA of basketball—its past, present, and future. From AAU basketball and player development to the business of the game and personal hoop journeys, Eddie and Willie bring raw, insightful, and engaging conversations that set Hoop GPS apart.
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January 21, 2026
Hoop GPS Episode 5 | “Scamlanta”
<p></p><p>In <strong>Episode 5 of Hoop GPS</strong>, Eddie Sparks and Willie Stallworth cut straight through the noise with <strong>NO warm-up and NO safe takes</strong>. This episode opens with <strong>HOT TAKES</strong> and turns into a real-from-the-trenches conversation about <strong>youth basketball, AAU culture, development vs exposure, and the pressure parents and players feel to rush the process</strong>.</p><p>This one is for <strong>parents, coaches, trainers, and hoopers</strong> who want the truth — not the sales pitch.</p><p>We talk about:<br>🔥 Why most kids don’t need more games — they need <strong>better practices</strong><br>🔥 How <strong>social media highlights</strong> are changing how kids play (and think)<br>🔥 What youth basketball is actually doing <strong>right</strong><br>🔥 Where <strong>AAU gets blamed unfairly</strong> — and where it absolutely deserves criticism<br>🔥 The real difference between <strong>development and exposure</strong><br>🔥 How parents should evaluate an AAU program (without being sold dreams)<br>🔥 Red flags too many families ignore<br>🔥 Why it’s OK to <strong>sit out, train, and slow the process down</strong></p><p>If you’re navigating youth hoops right now, this episode will either <strong>confirm what you’ve been feeling</strong> or challenge how you’ve been moving.</p><p><strong>0:00 – 4:30</strong> | Opening — HOT TAKES (No Warm-Up)<br><strong>4:30 – 9:00</strong> | Hot Take: Kids Need Fewer Games & Better Practices<br><strong>9:00 – 13:30</strong> | Hot Take: Social Media Highlights & Development<br><strong>13:30 – 27:00</strong> | Youth Basketball: What It’s Doing RIGHT<br><strong>27:00 – 36:00</strong> | Where AAU Gets Blamed Unfairly<br><strong>36:00 – 46:00</strong> | Where AAU DESERVES Criticism<br><strong>46:00 – 55:00</strong> | Development vs Exposure — The Reality Check<br><strong>55:00 – 1:08:00</strong> | Parent Guide: Choosing the RIGHT AAU Program<br><strong>1:08:00 – 1:15:00</strong> | Sitting Out, Training, & Long-Term Growth<br><strong>1:15:00 – 1:20:00</strong> | Final Question: What If We Stopped Rushing Kids?</p><p>📲 <strong>Follow & Connect:</strong><br>Instagram / Facebook: <strong>@SkillsNHarmony</strong><br>🌎 Website: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.skillsnharmony.com</a></p><p>🎥 <strong>Subscribe for Full Episodes & Clips on YouTube</strong></p><p>⏱️ <strong>Timestamps (1 Hr 20 Min)</strong></p>
April 4, 2025
Episode 4 | Kamaree Holmes (Wofford Freshman Year Recap)
<p><br></p><ol><li><p><strong>Freshman Year Wrap-Up:</strong> Now that you’re back home, how would you describe your first year at Wofford? What were the biggest lessons you learned on and off the court?</p></li><li><p><strong>First Day of Training Camp:</strong> Take us back to Day 1—what was that experience like, and when did you have your first “wake-up call” moment?</p></li><li><p><strong>Semester Breakdown:</strong> How did your first semester compare to your second? What were some of the biggest adjustments you had to make?</p></li><li><p><strong>Wofford Experience:</strong> What’s the best part about being at Wofford? And if you could change or improve anything about the program or campus, what would it be?</p></li><li><p><strong>Locker Room Vibes:</strong> Every team has that one dude who keeps the energy up—who was the funniest player on your squad this season? Any crazy or funny locker room stories?</p></li><li><p><strong>Game Performances:</strong> What was your best game of the season, and what made it special? On the flip side, what was your worst game, and how did you bounce back from it?</p></li><li><p><strong>Mental Challenges:</strong> Every season has rough patches—when was your toughest stretch, and mentally, how did you handle it? What was going through your mind during that time?</p></li><li><p><strong>Winning Mentality:</strong> You guys won your conference and made it into the tournament—what was that experience like, especially as a freshman?</p></li><li><p><strong>Future Goals:</strong> Now that you’ve got a year under your belt, what’s next for Kamaree Holmes? What are your goals for next season, and how are you preparing this offseason?</p></li><li><p><strong>Advice to the Next Generation:</strong> What advice would you give to high school hoopers who are about to make that jump to college basketball? What do you wish you knew before your freshman year?</p></li></ol><p>📲 <strong>Follow Us & Stay Connected:</strong><br>📸 <strong>Instagram & Facebook:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/skillsnharmony" target="_new" rel="noopener">@SkillsNHarmony</a><br>🌎 <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.skillsnharmony.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.skillsnharmony.com</a></p><p>🎥 <strong>Subscribe for More:</strong><br>📺 <strong>Full Episodes:</strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/BuddenYTSub" target="_new" rel="noopener">YouTube</a><br>🎬 <strong>Highlights & Clips:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/JoeBuddenClips" target="_new" rel="noopener">YouTube Clips Channel</a></p><p>#HoopGPS #SkillsNHarmony #KamareeHolmes #WoffordBasketball #CollegeHoops #BasketballJourney</p><p>4o</p>
February 28, 2025
Episode 3 | The Stage is Set
<p>In this episode of <strong>Hoop GPS</strong>, Eddie Sparks and Willie Stallworth sit down with the <strong>Underrated Academy 2030 squad</strong> fresh off their trip to the <strong>Under Armour Presidents Day Classic in Memphis</strong>. The conversation is filled with <strong>laughter, insight, and hoops talk</strong>, as we break down their tournament experience, the evolution of their game, and the <strong>grind of being an elite young team.</strong></p><p>We also dive into <strong>Underrated Academy’s merch</strong> and <strong>colorways</strong>, plus a deep look at <strong>Under Armour gear</strong> and how it elevates their game. Get ready for <strong>raw conversations, competitive energy, and plenty of jokes</strong> in this must-listen episode.</p><p>⏳ <strong>Time Stamps:</strong><br />🔹 <strong>00:00 - 05:30</strong> | Intro & Vibes – Setting the stage for the conversation<br />🔹 <strong>05:30 - 20:15</strong> | Under Armour Presidents Day Classic – Breaking down the tournament experience in Memphis<br />🔹 <strong>20:15 - 35:40</strong> | Evolution of Their Game – How the players are developing and leveling up<br />🔹 <strong>35:40 - 45:50</strong> | The Jokes Fly – A hilarious segment filled with inside jokes and team chemistry<br />🔹 <strong>45:50 - 58:30</strong> | Underrated Academy Merch & Colorways – The branding and style behind the movement<br />🔹 <strong>58:30 - 1:10:00</strong> | Under Armour Gear Talk – What makes UA’s gear special and how it impacts performance</p><p><br /></p><p>Tap in and <strong>follow</strong> for more <strong>elite basketball discussions</strong> on <strong>Hoop GPS</strong>! 🎧🏀🔥</p><p>🔗 <strong>Stay Connected:</strong><br />📲 <strong>Instagram & Facebook:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/skillsnharmony" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@SkillsNHarmony</a><br />🌎 <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.skillsnharmony.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.skillsnharmony.com</a></p><p>Make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review if you're rocking with Hoop GPS! 🚀🏀 #HoopGPS #UnderratedAcademy #SkillsNHarmony</p><p></p>
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