In episode No. 38 of our ?In The Paint Show,"? co-hosts?Devin Ugland and Ronnie Flores?go hard on the evolution of the mixtape with special guests Matt Rodriguez, Ballislife co-founder, and DeMar DeRozan, the four-time NBA All-Star from Compton (Calif.) High School who was the?first player he personally followed and made a season-long mix for. DeRozan's first mixtape came at the end of his junior season in 2006-07 and was the basis for the Ballislife's first widely distributed mixtape, Ballislife: The Project, Volume 1.

Rodriguez recalls how he initially made a mixtape of Derrick Rose and it spawned his interest in filming prominent players in Southern California, with DeRozan being the focal point of his early attention because of his high-flying antics. DeRozan recalls his initial reaction to someone filming at his high school (hint: he didn't know what to think!) and his reaction to seeing himself for the first time on a mixtape.

Rodriguez also breaks down how his enthusiasm for filming high school players turned into a full-time business and where he sees the entire industry going. DeRozan also sheds light on the growth of the industry and offers some advice for young players who might find themselves on a mixtape.

Rodriguez, DeRozan and Ugland all mention how the And1 Mixtape, Vol. 1, inspired them in various ways and Flores breaks down the "The Skip Tape" and its origins. Flores also talks about how high school highlight videos pre-dating And1 inspired him to get involved in high school journalism, scouting and events! This is one of our most fun and unique topics, so make sure to listen in!

To learn more about our hosts, Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland, and to get more information about what "In The Paint" is all about, check out our intro below!

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Yeah, yeah, I hear the complaints about 14-year old Johnathan McGriff: he dribbles too much and some of his moves are "unnecessary." I heard them last year when we said "13-year old McGriff Might have the fastest handles in the world." I also heard those complaints 16 years ago when the world witnessed a 14-year old Rafer "Skp to My Lou" Alston during the best 3 minutes of in Mixtape history on the original And1 Mixtape VHS.  The critics complained Skip wouldn't be able to play organized ball with his showboating style, but Rafer proved them wrong by going to Fresno State and then playing 11 years in the NBA.

It's way too early to even discuss if the Class of 2019 point guard is a future NBA player, it's not to early for me to predict the kid who dominated the CP3 Rising Stars Camp is going to have a very successful and exciting career at Bishop McNamara.

BONUS VID: YOUNG RAFER AT RUCKER

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