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On Episode 84 of our In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland break down games three and four of the NBA Finals. Can Jimmy Butler come through with another 40-point effort or will the Lakers earn title No. 17 in five games? The guys also discuss the updated NCAA live period schedule and how it impacts high school prospects. Ron & Dev also break down the top performers at the Pangos All-West Frosh/Soph Camp.

Randy Cruz is joined by Denny Blanco and Samera Marsh, Assistant Coach at Delaware State University to review Game 4 of the NBA Finals where LeBron James is one game way from his 4th NBA Championship. They discuss what worked for the Lakers, where they rank Jimmy Butler amongst the best in the NBA, how fans will react once LeBron James retires from the league and more! twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/coachsam_dsu (@coachsam_dsu) twitter.com/ballislife (@ballislife) twitter.com/redbull (@redbull) Presented by Red Bull Full video version is available on YouTube!

Randy Cruz is joined by Denny Blanco and Samera Marsh, Assistant Coach at Delaware State University to review Game 3 of the NBA Finals where Jimmy Butler put on an historic performance with a 40 point triple double. They also discuss who would win Game 4 and can Miami make this an even more competitive series. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/coachsam_dsu (@coachsam_dsu) twitter.com/ballislife (@ballislife) Presented by Red Bull Full video version is available on YouTube!

On Episode 83 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland go in-depth on the NBA Finals match-up between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. The guys discuss the key head-to-head battles and where they expect each team to struggle and succeed during the series. Next, Ron and Dev break down who the Clippers should hire after parting ways with Doc Rivers. Should LA's second team recycle a familiar name or show it find some new blood to inject energy into the franchise. The guys close out the show by discussing which west coast players stood out at the Pangos Frosh/Soph Camp in St. George, Utah.

On Episode 82 of our In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the latest NBA Playoff results, including the Lakers game three loss to the Nuggets. What went awry for Los Angeles? What went right for Denver? Is Jamal Murray the next budding scoring superstar in the league? Who are Ron and Dev choosing for their Bubble MVP if the season ended today? The guys also break down the Eastern Conference Finals series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. What has sparked this heat playoff run? What needs to change for Boston to advance to the NBA Finals? Ron and Dev then break down what college basketball might look like this year as we now have a firm start date for the season. Finally, the guys touch on Michael Jordan investing in a NASCAR race team headlined by driver Bubba Wallace.

Randy Cruz and Denny Blanco discuss the Lakers 2-0 lead against the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals, LeBron' being upset about not being named MVP, can the Celtics win Game 4 and WNBA's Mt. Rushmore and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/ballislife (@ballislife)

On Episode 81 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland take a closer look at what led to the Clippers' meltdown in the Conference Semifinals and where they go from here. Should Doc Rivers return as coach? Do they need to add another piece? Whose legacy does it hurt more: Kawhi or Paul George. The guys then discuss the matchup between the Lakers and Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. Is Anthony Davis vs. Nikola Jokic the most key head-to-head in this series? How can Denver pull off another stunning upset? Ron and Dev close the show with the standouts from the Pangos All-West Camp in St. George, Utah.

Randy Cruz and Denny Blanco react to the Clippers losing Game 7 to the Nuggets and make predictions for the Lakers vs Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/ballislife (@ballislife)

Randy Cruz and Denny Blanco discuss the upcoming Game 7 between the Clippers and Nuggets, end of the small ball era? They also preview the ECF between the Heat and Celtics and more. Twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) Twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) Twitter.com/BallisLife (@ballislife) Full video version on YouTube!

Randy Cruz and Denny Blanco are joined by John Karalis from Masslive.com to preview Game 7 between the Celtics and Raptors. Twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) Twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) Twitter.com/redsarmy_john (@redsarmy_john) Twitter.com/BallisLife (@ballislife)

On Episode 80 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ron and Dev cover the full spectrum of hoops from the NBA down to high school. The guys start with an update on the NBA Playoffs. How did the Heat outmatch the Bucks? Will Boston be the favorite if it were to make the ECF? Lakers and Clippers have both had missteps, still on a collision course for the WCF? Ron and Dev also discuss the proposal presented by ACC coaches to create an "All-Inclusive" NCAA Tournament. What would March Madness look like with 353 teams participating? Why does it make sense? Why doesn't it make sense? Finally, the guys break down the high school standouts at the Pangos Rocky Mountain Summit and discuss the trend of high school players in California making the switch to prep schools for the fall and winter.

Randy Cruz and Denny Blanco discuss the breaking news of Steve Nash becoming the new Brooklyn Nets Head Coach. Twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) Twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) Twitter.com/BallisLife (@ballislife)

On Episode 79 of our In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the late Lute Olson and John Thompson and the impact each of them had on college basketball. Olson, the longtime coach at the University of Arizona, passed away on August 27. Thompson, the figurehead at Georgetown University, passed on August 30th. The guys welcome on guests who either played for and/or were recruited by those legendary coaches to give us an inside look at what made them so successful. Guests include 1996 NBA Rookie of the Year Damon Stoudamire, former UA standout Reggie Geary, and UNLV standout Evric Gray, who was recruited heavily by Georgetown.

Ian Begley, reporter covering the Knicks for SNY, joins “It’s in the Game” to discuss the Knicks having the 8th pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, Tom Thibodeau becoming the new head coach for the Knicks, Mike Woodson back on the coaching staff and the recent protest by the NBA players and more. Twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) Twitter.com/ianbegley (@ianbegley)

On Episode 78 of our In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland take the Baron Davis LA Hoops Challenge to the podcast and name the 20-plus best players they have seen live and in-person. The guys also welcome on three guests with deep ties to the Los Angeles Basketball community who share their perspectives and experiences covering, coaching and playing basketball in the region. The guests include Los Angeles Times high school reporter Eric Sondheimer, Stephen Thompson (Crenshaw High, Syracuse, NBA) and Pooh Jeter (Serra High, University of Portland, longtime pro).