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Stefan Thompson, Hobart Basketball Head Coach, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Playing Career, Coaching Philosophy And Building A Championship Program At Hobart!!!
(0:00) - Intro
(0:13) - Welcoming Coach Stef To Gen Z Hoops
(0:34) - Connection To Basketball
(2:50) - Growing Up In Syracuse
(5:22) - Syracuse Dome Story
(7:41) - High School Career
(9:30) - Recruiting Process, Why Hobart
(11:35) - Mindset Freshman Year
(15:00) - Reflecting On Freshman Year Accolades
(16:45) - Extra Conditioning
(18:32) - Senior Year Accolades
(22:39) - Pursuing A Career In Coaching
(24:32) - Wilkes University Assistant
(27:11) - Recruiting Trips: What Makes A Player Standout
(28:59) - Returning To Hobart As An Assistant Coach
(31:57) - Becoming Head Coach Of The Hobart Statesmen
(34:13) - Creating The Pillars Of Hobart Basketball
(36:00) Ups And Downs Of The Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament Run Season
(40:27) - Winning The Liberty League Championship And Going Undefeated At Home
(42:23) - Mentorship Of Dennis Pysnack
(44:17) - Significance Of The Class Of 2025
(46:19) - Future Aspirations
(47:11) - Gen Z Hoops Merch Giveaway