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Define Reality PodcastEp. 17 - NBA Predictions with Co-Host Joe HanelSpotterEDU CEO and former Division I associate head coach Richard Carter is joined by his co-host and DePaul basketball alumni, Joe Hanel. They open with their thoughts on our country’s struggle with systemic racism and how the NBA will play a large role in pushing us forward as a nation (1:00). They then shift gears and discuss which team’s will have the advantage heading into the NBA restart (15:44), Eastern Conference predictions (25:22), if there are any pick-ups to be made in the free agency market (28:00), and who will be coming out of the West (38:15).
2020-06-1847 minDefine Reality Podcast#16 Clayton Custer - Loyola University Chicago Rambler and Final Four LegendSpotterCEO and former DI associate head coach Richard Carter sits down with former Loyola Chicago Rambler and Lou Henson Award winner, Clayton Custer. Clayton describes what it was like playing for MOKAN’s under 17 team alongside top NBA prospects and in front of Coach K as only a 14 year old (7:55), his one year of growth at Iowa State (24:37), and how an atmosphere of family and trust drew him to Loyola Chicago when it came time to transfer (30:05). Rick and Clayton close the show by taking a walk down memory lane and reliving some of the most memorable moments from Cl...
2020-06-0352 minDefine Reality Podcast#15 Tres Tinkle - Oregon State University Beavers All-Time Leading ScorerSpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Rick Carter sits down with Oregon State’s all-time leading scorer, Tres Tinkle. Tres talks about growing up as a coach’s son (6:18), how that taught him toughness, and eventually propelled him to turn around the Oregon State basketball program (15:08). He details his mindset heading into the NBA draft and how he has been preparing through this quarantine (36:33). Tres ends the episode describing what it was like growing up in Montana and how that gave him a permanent chip on his shoulder (50:58).
2020-05-2857 minDefine Reality Podcast#14 Brian Gregory - University of South Florida Bulls Men's Basketball Head CoachSpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Rick Carter is joined by the University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach, Brian Gregory. Coach Gregory discusses how he has taken advantage of this time during the pandemic to get to know his guys better off the court (4:49). What it was like playing with David “The Admiral” Robinson at the United States Naval Academy (19:56). Coaching under Jud Heachcote at Michigan State and what it was like to have Tom Izzo vouch for him when an assistant spot became available (30:09). And what the most difficult part of jumping from an ass...
2020-05-221h 23Define Reality Podcast#13 Jaden Schutt - Yorkville High School Class of 2022SpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Richard Carter is joined by Illinois native and class of 2022 prospect, Jaden Schutt. Rick and Jaden discuss what it is like to navigate the AAU/recruiting cycle in the midst of a pandemic, as well his daily life as a top recruit (0:53). We double back with Jaden after a month to check in on how his recruiting has opened up and which high major school are showing interest (29:14).
2020-05-2135 minDefine Reality Podcast#12 Mark Montgomery - Northern Illinois Huskies Men's Basketball Head CoachSpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Richard Carter sits down with the head coach of the Northern Illinois Huskies, Mark Montgomery. Coach Montgomery discusses how he has gained perspective through the Covid-19 pandemic and what he is trying to take from it moving forward (2:24). He outlines the differences in offseason training since he was a top prospect in Michigan (12:47) and the lessons he learned playing for the legendary Jud Heathcote at Michigan State (19:40). Rick and Coach Montgomery analyze the effects that the new transfer rule will play in combination with the inability to recruit during the...
2020-05-141h 07Define Reality Podcast#11 The Last Dance Ep. 7 & 8 RecapSpotterEDU CEO and former DI basketball associate head coach Richard Carter recaps episodes 7 & 8 of The Last Dance with his co host DePaul basketball alum, Joe Hanel. They test the validity of some MJ conspiracies (7:32). and analyze the price of leadership (18:30). Did MJ blow games 4 & 5 of the 1996 NBA Finals so that he could clinch the championship on Father's Day? (32:30). How Phil Jackson and MJ employed the old "good cop, bad cop" within the Bulls' locker room (36:09). Finished with trending up, trending down, and how this documentary will end (38:55).
2020-05-1243 minDefine Reality Podcast#10 David Aldridge - Sports JournalistSpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head basketball coach Richard Carter and co-host, DePaul basketball alum Joe Hanel sit down with long time sports journalist and legendary sideline reporter, David Aldridge. David begins by discussing the evolution of sports journalism and how covering athletes has changed (4:50). His incredible commitment to ethics in journalism (19:40). The best events he has covered, and what it is like to be embedded in such an emotional atmosphere (39:24). Covering the Dream Team (51:25) and the aura of Kobe's last game (1:02:09).
2020-05-081h 07Define Reality Podcast#9 The Last Dance: Ep. 5 & 6 RecapSpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Richard Carter is joined by DePaul basketball alum Joe Hanel to recap episodes 5 and 6 of The Last Dance. They discuss the special bond between Kobe and MJ (3:08) MJ's sociopathic competitive drive (14:57). Trying to live up to an unsustainable image as a public figure (27:47). How horrifying it must have been to find yourself opposite of MJ's wrath (37:35). And wrap the show up with trending up, trending down, and what they are looking forward to in episodes 7 & 8.
2020-05-0554 minDefine Reality Podcast#8 Travis Steele - Xavier Musketeers Men's Basketball Head CoachSpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head basketball coach Richard Carter is joined by the head coach of the Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball Team, Travis Steele. Coach Steele details how he has focused on development of relationships and skills throughout this quarantine (4:04). Who is mentors have been and what he has learned from them during his coaching journey (11:16). Carrying the banner of “The Xavier Way” while also contributing to the culture (27:49). The no-nights-off nature of the Big East (41:45). And the debut of the top 5 emoji game (50:36)
2020-04-3052 minDefine Reality Podcast#7 The Last Dance: Ep. 3 & 4 RecapSpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Rick Carter is joined by former DePaul University player Joe Hanel to recap the second week of the Last Dance. Episode 3 gives a view into the mercurial persona of Denis Rodman and we discuss how his plight would be viewed in 2020 (2:54). The unique way in which Phil Jackson handled his personality amongst a team of enigmas (13:10). The Piston's worthy adversarial role in the formation of the Bull's dynasty (21:55). How MJ's shot against the Cavs flipped the switch of the franchise and Scottie Pippen's internal struggle with imposter syndrome (29:24). A masterclass in...
2020-04-2851 minDefine Reality Podcast#6 Mike Pegues - Louisville Cardinals Men's Basketball Assistant CoachSpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Rick Carter is joined by Louisville Cardinals assistant coach Mike Pegues. Mike explains how intuition will play a critical role in recruiting the 2020 and 2021 class due to COVID-19 shortening the recruiting window (3:03). The sacrifices his parents made for him growing up in the D.C. area and the lessons he learned from the legendary Morgan Wootten at DeMatha Catholic High School (13:10). We revisit Mike's time playing under current Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey at Delaware, where he became the school's all-time leading scorer (31:08). His time spent as a youth counselor...
2020-04-221h 04Define Reality Podcast#5 The Last Dance: Ep 1 & 2 RecapSpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Rick Carter is joined by former DePaul player Joe Hanel to recap week 1 of the Michael Jordan documentary. Rick recalls what it was like to take in the 1997-1998 Bulls season while it was happening (2:27). Joe and Rick then analyze MJ's leadership tactics (11:17) as well as the evolution of his game and athleticism (17:22). The episode is closed down with some quick categories; poor Jerry Krause (29:17), who won the episode (31:03), who's trending down, and what to look forward to next week (38:22).
2020-04-2139 minDefine Reality Podcast#4 Meet the Host With Former DePaul Player Joe HanelSpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Rick Carter is joined by one of his former players from DePaul, Joe Hanel. Joe produces the Define Reality Podcast and will be a co host on future pods. Rick plays the role of guest where he discusses why he wanted to start the pod and what kind of environment he is trying to create (1:57). Who he would select at all of his previous coaching stops to participate in the Hunger Games (15:53). Connecting the dots of his coaching journey (26:55). How getting motherfucked by Tom Izzo on his first day...
2020-04-1942 minDefine Reality Podcast#3 Riley LaChance - Former Vanderbilt and Current Overseas GuardSpotter CEO and former D1 associate head coach Rick Carter is joined by Vanderbilt legend and current overseas guard Riley LaChance. Riley begins discussing by what it felt like to step off a plane in Europe as a pro and face uncertainty and isolation (3:35). Having personal success his first year at Vanderbilt, but dealing with losing for the first time (14:14). Losing his way and dealing with self-doubt in his sophomore campaign (19:30). Bouncing back his junior year with a new staff and rediscovering the player he had always been during his senior year (29:09).
We then take it...
2020-04-161h 22Define Reality Podcast#2 Ben Johnson - Xavier Musketeers Men's Basketball Assistant CoachSpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Rick Carter is joined by Xavier men's basketball assistant coach Ben Johnson. Ben discusses how Xavier head coach Travis Steele and his staff have worked to stay in contact with its players during the COVID-19 pandemic (2:07). A brief history of his journey from playing professionally in Shanghai, China to where he is today (10:45). Creating a shared sense of purpose within a program and grinding as a young assistant coach at the University of Texas-Pan American (26:40). And learning how to create buzz around a program from Tim Miles at his first high...
2020-04-151h 02Define Reality Podcast#1 Fran McCaffery - Iowa Hawkeyes Men's Basketball Head CoachSpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Rick Carter is joined by Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery. Fran details how he is leading his program through the unchartered waters of COVID-19 (1:20). What it's like to raise a family of hoopers and the changing dynamics of being both a father and coach (9:23). How his philosophy of coaching with what you have has led to his early adoption of positionless basketball (22:45).
We then hop on the recruiting trail and Fran gives us insights into what kind of players he looks for in recruiting and how social...
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