Episode 4: Adam Ayalew of Prep Hoops

Published: May 28, 2020, 9 p.m.

Adam speaks on high school hoops, scouting, recruiting, AAU, his career with Prep Hoops, future ambitions, and even some local eats!   

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:40 Coming up at Lake Braddock, Roanoke College, with Prep Hoops

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2:40 Best advice he's gotten

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5:00 Advice to high school players

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6:14 Scouting, writing, photography, video

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8:24 Ethics in the scoop business

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9:30 Local media members

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11:27 Unique approach to covering events

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12:06 Talking about Prep Hoops Local Rankings

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13:30 Czar of HS hoops

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15:35 Transfer culture at HS and college level

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17:00 HS live period impact, pros and cons

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19:00 The timing of college scholarship offers

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21:25 Importance of presentability

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22:55 Talent scout role models and observations

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24:05 What goes into covering a game

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25:20 Favorite events

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27:10 What sets the DMV apart

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28:00 First hidden gem he saw in the DMV

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29:27 Most fun player to cover

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30:43 Underrated local college assistant

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31:38 Top 3 Twitter follows

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34:00 10 Underrated players in the area

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37:41 DMV eats

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39:05 Long-term goals and ambitions

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40:00 Legacy and impact, Adam's "why"

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