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Dre Jackson has adapted to everywhere he has played, from his redshirt situation to his efficient start at Palm Beach Atlantic University to his now takeover of overseas basketball in Irelands Super League. We talk everything from agents, his participation in TMacs OBL league, to contracts to the definition of the term "pro" as well as sports gambling and what it means for athletes as well as the public perception specifically in the NBA. We wish Dre the best of luck as he aims for higher and better in his career!
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Rasheed Worrell former Bowling Green and Lynn University player talks about the struggles of prompt and sudden coaching changes and how that affects your career. The adjustments to overseas basketball as well as the demands from a coach as an import, The evolution of the big man position in basketball as well how your play is predicated on not only the league you play at but the region in the world as different places play different styles of basketball and finally opens up about his mental break from the sport as well as what may be next for him.
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Derric Jean former Louisiana Tech standout and current overseas basketball player opens up about the importance of hobbies outside of your sport, the financial and mental discipline for longevity in this game as well as the pitfalls and things he's learned along the way in the realm of contracts and agents and the business side of basketball. Your first three years as an overseas basketball player are usually the toughest and how you navigate them can make or break your career, Derric is still playing as well as still learning daily.
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Season 2 opens up with Theo Dorsey who is an award-winning sports anchor for ESPN 106.3 FM, WPTV and WFLX. The Missouri City, Texas, native comes to West Palm Beach with a background in reporting both sports and news. You can hear him talk football Fridays on ESPN 106.3 FM's "Josh Cohen and the HomeTeam." The Hampton University graduate got his start in the business at WALB in south Georgia, where he became the first Black sports director in the station's history. We talk about the direction sports media is heading as well as some of the things we as fans and people in that space are noticing including the good the bad and the ugly!
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WNBA, 6-year pro, whose journey has taken her to many different countries shares her story. From the pinnacle of hoops in high school to having her journey redirected in college and then navigating the intricacies of professional basketball on her own and the mistakes and lessons along the way. She attributes family and personal growth, to a true veteran in the women's basketball world who we know we will see in the Euroleague one day. Basketball life doesn't stop after college; for many, that is just the beginning we thank you, Kai, for sharing some of your heart and putting it on a sleeve for us to learn from, and wish you the best going forward from UFA!
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The NIL brought a new age of sports into the world, from forgoing to college to becoming a professional athlete right out of high school and choosing your college not from a pure sports perspective but based on the boosters and the amount of money and deals that you could potentially ink. These are becoming less and less purely "sport-specific" decisions. Some players are trying to find their new place in this world while others have already gotten ahead of the crowd. Branden Ellis who is famous and viral on Tik Tok has seen how lucrative these deals can truly be and has seen it from its infancy to what it is now. Listen here for insight as well as advice for the next generation.
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NFL draft night for some is the happiest night in their adult life while for others it is the toughest emotional heartbreak they will ever face. It takes dedication, discipline, and mental toughness to turn that fuel into something great as Jonathan Moxey and many others have and will continue to do. Sometimes closed doors bring us the greatest of opportunities, from the NFL to the CFL a road not often explored but has increased in popularity in recent years. A great episode for the avid football fans thank you Moxey for joining us!
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The Sports trifecta of accolades are as follows:
1. An Olympic gold medal
2. A National championship
3. An individual player of the year award
One of the guests has pretty much a clean sweep at different stages and both of them have a long history of not only coming into the same program at the same time under the same coach but also can attest to the personal growth and character development as good friends. In track individual accolades trump team ones and there is the smallest margin for error than in ANY other sport. Get ready to get deep as we talk about journeys and depression and Olympic Gold Medals! -
It goes without saying, if you can hoop then you can hoop. The alienating between genders in the world of sports is quite frankly stupid and unnecessary, we sit down with one of the most accomplished and decorated hoopers that you may not know of and discuss the mental side of the game as well as her journey and her perspective on the game from the men and the women's side. Is there enough support in the sport? Is the next generation on the right path? The path to professional women's sports is it the same as the men's side as well as much more on episode 9! Taylor Shade is a cultural icon who is now pioneering on a new court as an entrepreneur as well as a coach, hear her story now.
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We talk about being a product of your environment when you grow up the way many of us grew up it takes a certain type of mental toughness and discipline. The mistakes we make along the way shape and mold us, Ahmad Smith was a college teammate of mine and now occupies the same niche and podcast space as me. Completely different backgrounds and upbringings but the collective black experience, as well as athlete experience, is undefeated. We talk about growing up in St. Louis as well as going through all of the NBA awards and our NBA predictions.
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When discussing mental health and sports we must take a step back and remember that perspective is everything. We are faced with the constant pressure that tells us that it is the NBA or NFL or bust and nothing else matters and this warps our thinking into considering ourselves a failure before our journey may even begin. Deep conversations as well as a fresh perspective from Mike Amius who has seen the highest levels lets us know how flawed this is. We discuss men's mental health and much more on episode 7! be sure to like and subscribe!
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The underdog mentality is nothing new to Quincy, he carries that chip on his shoulder in life and every time he steps on the floor. In this episode, we discuss the journey and what's next as well as the ultimate goal which is putting on an NBA jersey. We rooting for you Q!
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Episode 5 switches over from the hardwood to the turf as we talk to another unrestricted free agent that excelled in the realm of football. We compare the two sports as well as talk about some of his biggest successes and moments throughout his playing career. This episode is special because of what he is now doing with his life and how he is able to impact much more people now that he is done playing. Episode 5 is a MUST WATCH!
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I begin episode 4 with one of the most polished scorers on this side of the hemisphere with an interesting resume, traveling from school to school became an identity much of like we see today in college and even in the league. We talk about his experience as well as his HBCU experience and how life has unfolded for him. Nothing short on knowledge and free game for the younger generation, if you don't know Kamil Williams this is your crash course!
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Episode 3 explores the whole journey of an established college player and professional athlete, Michael Baez. We talk about the road he took, as well as the mental health and transitions that are often overlooked in an athlete's journey. Show love and thank some of our former coaches and share our experiences along the way. Shooter's shoot is a message that transcends far beyond the realm of basketball and if you have an opportunity make sure you take it.
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Episode 2, with Marquan Botley goes into his playing career as well as the difference in what we saw growing up to the athletes nowadays as well as subjects such as the NIL for athletes, a family feud trivia game, and anecdotal basketball memories. Nothing short of laughs and good energy!
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Episode 1 of unrestricted free agent lets you know the purpose and premise behind the podcast and lets you know what you have to look forward to for the season. We go into mental health and why this was started as well as how our love for the game changes and dive into what season 1 has in store for you guys.
