In this exclusive episode of BTN Sports, we sit down with Andrew Moran, head basketball coach at Columbus High School in Miami and founder of Miami Hoop School. Hosted by Andy Hernandez, Zeus Hernandez, and Peter Mirabal, the conversation dives into Coach Moran’s rise from training young athletes in a backyard to working with NBA talent and building a nationally recognized high school program. From his early coaching days at Miami High to developing stars like Tyler Herro, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Emmanuel Quickley, Moran shares the blueprint, work ethic, and mindset behind his coaching journey.We also explore the emergence of Cameron and Caden Boozer, the engine behind Columbus’ recent dominance, and what sets them apart as elite prospects. Coach Moran opens up about their preparation, leadership, and will to win, while also weighing in on the growth of basketball in Florida, the evolving role of NIL in high school athletics, and standout talents like Bronny James and Cooper Flagg. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just a fan of the game, this episode offers timeless insight and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most respected voices in high school basketball.00:00 – Intro: Andrew Moran’s Journey from Backyard Training to National Powerhouse01:15 – Training NBA Stars: Tyler Herro, Mario Chalmers & More06:30 – How Miami Hoop School Grew from the Ground Up09:40 – What Makes the Boozer Twins So Special14:30 – Comparing the Boozers to NBA Stars + Their Film Study Habits22:10 – Columbus vs. Camden: A High School Game with NBA Energy29:00 – The NIL Era in High School Sports: Coach Moran Weighs In33:35 – Bronny James: Should He Be in the NBA? Coach Gets Real38:00 – Where Will the Boozer Twins Play College Ball?41:45 – Future Vision: Coach Moran’s Plans for Columbus and BeyondRecorded on September 25, 2024 — some details discussed reflect the time of recording and may have evolvedDownload the BTN Connect App: https://therecruiter.athletenarrative.com/btnconnectSubscribe for weekly Sports talk and behind-the-scenes storiesTurn on notifications so you don’t miss what’s next!#AndrewMoran #ColumbusBasketball #BoozerTwins #BTNHoops #MiamiHoopSchool_____________________________________Beyond the Narrative: https://www.instagram.com/btnsports/Andy Hernandez: https://www.instagram.com/andyahernandez/Peter Mirabal: https://www.instagram.com/btn_peter/Miami Hoop School: https://www.instagram.com/miamihoopschoolacademy_____________________________________Producer:MIchael Lazo: https://www.instagram.com/digilazo/_____________________________________Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/andy-hernandez66Listen on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@Beyondthenarrativesports?si=gPQcnFZKUKfGo1ZXListen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-narrative-sports/id1778341193
