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The NBA crew discusses a variety of topics prior to the regular season resuming after the break.  They are joined by Clayton Conover, who was at the NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City.  Clayton, an occasional Hoops Prospects contributor and a full-time scout/analyst for Prep Hoops in the Colorado region, represented HP at the Basketball Without Borders Global Camp at the Utah Jazz training facility.

CHAPTERS:

  1. (2:48) — Mac McClung wins the dunk contest, becoming the first Sixer to do so. How will he pan out on the team?
  2. (9:38) — Jayson Tatum scores 55 points, breaking an All-Star record. He also won MVP.  Is this a sign that he will win the regular-season MVP? 
  3. (13:53) — The NBA scoring explosion — what the Hell is going on around here?
  4. (24:34) — Basketball Without Borders Global Camp — the event featured 40 top international prospects from 27 different countries.  The high-school-age campers participated in a variety of activities, including anthropometric and athletic testing, movement efficiency, skill development, shooting and skills competitions, life skills seminars, and 5-on-5 games.
  5. (42:30) — Is the NBA heading toward a lockout?
  6. (50:02) — Should the draft eligibility rule change?