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Hosted by Aaron Proia · sports · EN
Interviewing successful figures in the basketball space in the DMV and around the country: media members, trainers, coaches, scouts, and entrepreneurs.You see where they're at now, tap in to learn about their journey to the top.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchInterviewing successful figures in the basketball space in the DMV and around the country: media members, trainers, coaches, scouts, and entrepreneurs. You see where they're at now, tap in to learn about their journey to the top.
Hoop Threads is hosted by Aaron Proia. The show has published 170 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Prospect Spotlight: BABC PG Alex Weaver" (9 July 2026, 16 minutes), "Episode 163: Book Richardson of St James Academy" (1 July 2026, 79 minutes), and "Next Up: Vermont AC Nathan Johnson" (17 June 2026, 67 minutes).
Hoop Threads publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 170 episodes.
Booking probability for Hoop Threads is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hoop Threads requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hoop Threads's contact route on record: public web form.
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Aaron Proia hosts Hoop Threads, a sports podcast with 170 episodes published.
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We spoke with Alex about his basketball journey, being raised by two former players, his strengths and weaknesses on the floor, his goals, his why, and so much more! 1:00 The warm up 4:00 Basketball beginnings 5:00...
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0:45 Where did the nickname book come from?4:00 Winning a state championship 7:00 Coach’s impact14:45 Survival mode22:00 Gauchos25:30 Hoop Group to Marist28:45 Back to Gauchos30:00 Kemba 33:30 University Games35:30...
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We spoke with Coach Johnson about his playing career, growing up in Canada, coming from a coaching family, coaching overseas, learning from Coach Hardaway at Memphis, coaching under Coach Becker at Vermont, and much...
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<p>We spoke with the McDonald's All American about his journey from Texas to the DMV, playing for Coach Wootten at O'Connell, his thoughts on some of his doubters, and much more!</p><p><br></p><p>0:30 From Texas to St...
<p>Austin Pitts ’29 6’2 Boys Latin/ Team Thrill </p><p><br></p><p>1:00 The warm up</p><p>2:30 Family ties</p><p>2:45 Parents</p><p>3:15 Circle</p><p>3:45 Who do you model your game after?</p><p>4:15 Strengths/Weaknesses...
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<p>Next Up: Mike Sotsky Harvard MBB Associate HC</p><p><br></p><p><br>1:00 What moment did you know that you wanted to be a coach?2:00 Beginnings at Duke3:30 Duke memories3:30-4:45 Quinn5:45 Coach K7:30 Team USA...
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<p>0:30 Take me through your journey as a prospect</p><p>8:45 How was your game/role different in HS vs college</p><p>9:00 Rebounding</p><p>10:30 Weber defense</p><p>12:00 Advice for 1st year HC</p><p>13:45 Building a...
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<p>1:00 Basketball journey</p><p>2:00 What moment did you know that you wanted to be a coach?</p><p>4:00 From player to coach </p><p>5:45 Playing career informing coaching</p><p>8:00 Advice for young coaches</p><p>10:15...
<p>We interviewed international basketball player Ricards Aizpurs of Stella Azzurra to ask about his Latvian roots, his basketball journey, playing professionally in Italy, favorite pregame meal, goals, and much...
<p>We spoke with Terry about his York PA roots, his transfer to McNamara, playing in the WCAC, his development, long term goals, AAU, and much more!</p><p><br></p><p>0:30 The Warmup</p><p>3:15 How did you get started in...
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<p>We spoke with Paul VI/Team Takeover '26 G Jordan Smith about his commitment to Coach Calipari and Arkansas, his development, his circle, loyalty, legacy, and much more!</p><p><br></p><p>0:30 Circle</p><p>2:00...
<p>David Johnson '29 6'8 W Oak HillWe spoke with David about growing up in Rochester, his circle, transferring to Oak Hill, who he models his game after, his goals, his why, and so much more!0:30 I believe in your long...
<p>Peter Rosta ’27 6’10 F Blair/PSA</p><p>0:45 The warm up</p><p>3:00 Basketball Beginnings</p><p>3:15 Parents</p><p>3:45 Circle</p><p>4:15 Who do you model your game after?</p><p>5:30 Strengths/Weaknesses </p><p>5:45...
<p>0:30 The warm up2:15 Family influence2:30 Parents 3:00 Circle3:15 Who do you model your game after?3:30 Strengths/Weaknesses 4:45 Game day prep5:15 Do you love to win or hate to lose?5:30 What type of coaching do you...
<p>1:00 Warm up</p><p>4:00 Beginnings</p><p>4:30 Parents</p><p>5:00 Circle</p><p>6:00 Who do you model your game after?</p><p>6:30 Strengths/Weaknesses </p><p>8:30 How do you prepare for each game day-of?</p><p>9:15...
<p>0:30 Genesis of Players Era</p><p>4:30 Racial component</p><p>11:30 Rate card</p><p>13:30 Player branding</p><p>16:30 Bringing March to November</p><p>20:30 Why Vegas?</p><p>22:45 P5 leagues</p><p>25:00 Play-in...
<p>0:30 The Warmup3:15 Basketball wiring3:45 How did you get started in the game? Did your family play?4:15 Who do you model your game after?5:00 Strengths/Weaknesses 6:30 Choosing Mt Zion7:15 Choosing Durant7:45 Game...
<p>0:45 Warmup</p><p>3:00 Who do you model your game after?</p><p>3:30 Strengths/Weaknesses </p><p>5:00 How do you prepare for each game day-of?</p><p>5:15 Differences in the game at the HS level </p><p>5:30 In role...
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<p>0:45 Why Oklahoma State? 2:30 Development3:45 Players he looked up to4:30 What can fans expect from you in Stillwater?6:00 Goals7:30 My Why</p>
<p>0:30 Warmup</p><p>4:00 How did you get started in the game? Did your family play?</p><p>4:30 Who do you model your game after?</p><p>6:15 Strengths/Weaknesses </p><p>7:45 How do you prepare for each game...
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Chief Compliance Officer & Practice Leader on Mental Health Parity, University of Southern California
lecturer in New Testament at Regents Theological College, PhD supervisor at Bangor University, Director of the Institute of Pentecostal Theology, Schulich School of Business at York University
Team Thrill
Virginia Tech
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