We sat down with Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Jarrett Culver and Director of Brand Strategy for Octagon Sports and Entertainment, Kate Foley. Jarrett talked about being overlooked, his work ethic, his faith, and which player has given him buckets this season while Kate shared insight in to building an athletes brand.

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Episode 109: I Don't Have to Be First (Ft. Jarrett Culver)

Paul Miranda of Friday Night Glory/Da Realtalk Nation and Ani Umana of the 5 State Hoop Report/Texas Boys Basketball stopped by the show to discuss the preseason Top 25 teams in the state of Texas and Dallas/Ft. Worth, players to watch, and much more.

Episode 108: I'm Just a Guest (Ft. Paul Miranda & Ani Umana)

President of Paul Quinn College, Dr. Michael Sorrell, stopped by the show and talked about growing up as a hooper from south side Chicago, 5 star athletes visiting Historically Black Colleges, and being a basketball parent. 

Episode 107: Passion for the Work (Ft. Dr. Michael Sorrell)

NBA agent Chris Gaston of Family First Sports joined the show and discussed working with De'Aaron Fox since he was in middle school, the transition from player development trainer to certified NBA agent and shared a couple tips on choosing the right college and agent.

Episode 106: Trust Your Gut (Ft. Chris Gaston)

NBA and College Basketball Analyst Rashad Phillips called in from Orlando, FL to tackle social media scouting, why he believes Steph Curry is the best player in the league, and being a voice for the voiceless.  

Episode 105: Meet Him In Between The Lines (Ft. Rashad Phillips)

Baylor Bear Alum and current ESPN College Basketball Analyst King McClure joined us on the show and discussed being a ranked high school player, overcoming adversity at Baylor, and choosing a broadcast career versus playing overseas. 

Episode 104: It's Not About You (Feat. King McClure)

University of Texas-Arlington Head Coach Chris Ogden and Assistant Coach Snoop Johnson stopped by the show and discussed the Maverick program, Snoop's coaching legacy, accountability and more.

Episode 103: Accountability (Feat. Chris Ogden and Snoop Johnson)

Tim Martin stopped by the show and dropped some knowledge on training versus development, working with some of the NBA's best, and fatherhood.

Episode 102: Character Is Everything (Feat. Tim Martin)

Glenn Smith stopped by the show to share teams and players participating in the 11th annual Thanksgiving Hoopfest. He also touched on the culture of today's young basketball players and issued a friendly challenge to a fellow basketball media member.

Episode 101: It Gets Greater Later (Feat. Glenn Smith)

Thought provoking conversations on basketball, life, and culture with guests from all levels of the game.

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