I did a few site updates to help with formatting and I’ll keep adding to it as I can.
A few notes before we get to the AI show notes below:
* If you want to contribute any content, video, interviews, articles, let me know. I want to help not just the players but also the people who maybe want to get into media.
* I used my BallerCam yesterday for my daughters sophomore volleyball game and my parents and siblings got to tune in and watch. What a gift for them and it only costs me $29/month to make those connections. Use code VIPADAM to get $25 off your accessory
* I’ve only seen 4 of the 2029 players play in person or on video. I did reach out to a few club coaches who have teams at that age and got some feedback but I expect these to be very fluid as the year rolls on.
Ok, let’s get to the AI generated show notes:
Episode Title
2029 Player Rankings Drop + Site Updates (Building in Public)
Subtitle (optional)
Publish date: 2025-10-17Episode number: TBD
Summary (2–3 sentences)
Quick Friday check-in: the 2029 player rankings are live and the site just got a navigation refresh. I walk through what changed, how I’m validating data (and cutting down my “uh/um” habit), and why these early rankings are directional. Plus an open invite for contributors and a heads-up on Utah alums playing at the Rocky Mountain Jamboree.
Guest(s)
Adam Peek
Timestamps
* 00:00 Intro + why it already feels like hoops season
* 00:35 Site updates: homepage layout & rankings nav
* 02:10 Building in public: data accuracy, errors, and MaxPreps integration
* 03:30 How to submit corrections (objective vs. subjective)
* 05:00 Navigating team rankings (UHSAA Top 10, regions, player pages)
* 06:40 2029 rankings are live (top 20 for now)
* 08:30 Methodology & caveats for incoming freshmen
* 10:15 Quick notes on a few names to watch
* 12:00 Call for contributors (writers, interviewers, video)
* 14:30 What’s live right now: class rankings, team power rankings, podcast
* 16:00 Sponsor mention: Baller & VIP Adam code
* 16:40 Watch list: Rocky Mountain Jamboree note
* 18:00 Closing
Key Takeaways
* The site has a cleaner vertical layout and quicker paths to class rankings (’26–’29).
* 2029 rankings are a first draft; expect movement as real varsity minutes happen.
* I’m prioritizing objective, sourced data and opening the platform to community contributors.
Utah High School Hoops Notes
* 2029 watchlist mentions: Kiir Naang (Anthem Prep/Mountain Stars), Brayden James, Xavier Mulford (Herriman), Ben Waner (Anthem Prep/Mountain Stars), Ty Kozlowski, Lincoln Chandler, Kip Taylor (brother of Austin at Davis).
* Context: Early impressions only—no in-season Utah stats yet. When available, pull Utah numbers from MaxPreps and cross-check Deseret statewide leaders (2025).
Links & Resources
* UtahBasketball.net — homepage & rankings
* Corrections/Contact: email or DM via IG/X (objective corrections preferred)
* Deseret News statewide leaders (2025): add link
* MaxPreps Utah — school/player pages: add links when stats are needed
* Rocky Mountain Jamboree streaming info (Colorado): add link
Call to Action
* Subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify
* Leave a rating and review
* Join the email list for weekly notes
* If you want to contribute (write, interview, video), reach out
Credits
Host: UtahBasketball.netProducer/Editor: UtahBasketball.netMusic: ThemeRecorded at: Remote
Contact
Tips, story ideas, feedback: eadampeek@gmail.com
