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Good Squad, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest @derekwilliamsii  • Co-Host of 94 Feet Podcast • VP of Checkmate Sports  • Owner of Williams & Associates • Played at Tucker High and Coached at Hillgrove High School 

This episode we introduce Derek Williams II to the podcast who breaks down the Atlanta sports landscape and how demographics may affect the popularity of a team. We then discuss the Overtime Elite allowing Top 10 high school players to play in the TBT Tournament which has a $1M prize money payout and the future of the "one-and-done" rule in NCAA. We then highlight Derek Williams II (94 Feet Podcast/Checkmate Sports/#SquadUp) in our FOR THE CULTURE to discuss the origin story of his 94 Feet Podcast, the importance of leadership and mentorship through sports and he highlights an innovative structure involving the newly popular NIL (name, image and likeness) for his sports agency. He also discusses his passion for financial literacy and provides some unwritten investment options for those in the community to consider. We then conclude Episode 96 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss Fake Klay has been banned for life from the Chase Center for performing in a pregame shootaround while impersonating Klay Thompson.   

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