Idan Ravin

About the Author

Idan Ravin is a renowned basketball insider, entrepreneur, and author whose deep immersion in the world of professional hoops has made him a trusted voice on the sport's mental and strategic dimensions. As the founder of Next Play Basketball, he has trained elite NBA players, offering personalized coaching that sharpens not just skills but mindsets. Drawing from years of courtside observation and intimate conversations with stars, Ravin's writing captures the raw intensity and psychological battles of the game. In his acclaimed book, The Hoops Whisperer: On the Court and Inside the Heads of Basketball's Best Players, he reveals the inner workings of champions like Kevin Durant and Chris Paul, blending memoir, analysis, and inspiration to illuminate what drives success on and off the hardwood. With a career spanning scouting, training, and storytelling, Ravin continues to influence the next generation of athletes and fans alike.