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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp43 - How to become a closer, Season 3 Finale (HBSML)In this episode we recap all the previous episodes in season 3, we usher in a new format, one that has no more seasons! We congratulate old guests Mike Neal on his state championship, his coach of the year honor, Tyrone Jones joins Ball is life, and more! We also get into the topic of how to become a closer, a player that will closes games! TUNE IN!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS3 Ep12 - Overcoming tragedies & achieving my dreamsKenny Woodard is a Richmond native that lost his mother prior to going to college. Despite the odds, this dude still found a way to make it to college, hoop, get a degree, and play basketball overseas. How did he do it? Press play!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS3 Ep11 - D Payne is More than a Barber & adds body building to his titleCheck out this incredible story of how famed Oklahoma barber got his start, and later decided to add body building in to his bag of tricks. It is quite the story, and you do not want to miss it!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS3 Ep10 - There's More To Being a GymnastSheridan Ramsey talks about being a walk-on and how she reached the prestigious Oklahoma University from a small club in Tulsa.
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS3 Ep9 - Playing Big 12 Football As a 3-STAR (HBSML)Brynden Walker has a story to tell! He realizes being a 5 star recruit did not matter as much as being a 3 Star recruit that did all the right things, and had the work ethic to go with the intangibles. He talks about so much more, that I just do not want to give away! Check it out now!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS3 Ep8 - From Langston University to Mexico (HBSML)Tyrone Jones has a story to tell! He went from being a late bloomer to a legitimate College prospect. With the arrival of son during Junior College, he walked away from the game to be a present dad. He would walk away from the game 2 more times, before landing in the Mexican Basketball league. You won't to miss this story! DIVE IN!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS3 Ep7 - There's more to becoming an athletic trainer (HBSML)Scott Bedigrew is trailblazer, and he became the athletic trainer at Norman North High School from the time it opened until now. He talks about how he's been able to help athletes throughout the year, and how building relationships with your athletes are so important. Did you consider becoming an athletic trainer? Check out this episode now for more!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS3 Ep6 - Kingdom Summer League founder tells his origin storyTihon Johnson is a Columbus native that was fortunate to make it out of situations that few got to make it out of. With that realization, he started the Kingdom Summer League to give back to others what the game gave to him, and to give God the glory for it. Dive in!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS3 Ep5 - Seasoned NCAA coaching vet talks about his journey & recruiting (HBSML)Alvin Pooh Williamson was a very accomplished college player with Tulsa University, reaching back to back sweet 16 about 30 years ago. Since completing college, he has had a very successful stint in a number of places, with 10+ years in the big 12. He goes through his journey with us in a very electric interview, and he also talks about recruiting do's and don'ts! Tune in now, this is a must watch for aspiring college players. S3 Ep5 - Seasoned NCAA coaching vet talks about his journey & recruiting (HBSML)
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS3 Ep3 - NPS superintendent Dr. Nick Migliorino was born into education (HBSML)It is so exciting to hear how different everyone's story is. In this episode, we got to interview my boss! He was such a good sport, and an even better interview. Looking back, there's no wonder he became a superintendent.
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS3 Ep4 - From playing to coaching teammates the following year (HBSML)Jake Simpson has quite the story! This international soccer phenom came to the United States to play collegiate soccer (futbol), had a chance at the pros stateside, but ended up coaching immediately after his senior season. It is quite fascinating to hear a guy that ended up coaching his teammates. Seriously, this one is a must so dive in!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS3 Ep2 - NFL star Joran Evans recounts experiences that made himJordan Evans came through and shined light on the experiences that made him who he is today. He talked about his competitive nature, and how hating to lose on game nights, led to him hating to lose on the field. He even recounted his lowest moments on the way to being drafted in the NFL. You do not want to miss this interview. This young man stands for all the right things, so it is easy to recognize why he is so successful.
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS3 Ep1 - New year New season (HBSML)Season 3 is upon us! We recap the past 2 seasons, and tell you what we have been up to in the offseason. Lots of great guests planned and coming up, so stay tuned!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS3 Ep0 - Senior year of high school in the books (HBSML)Jaylon White looks back on everything he went through as a high school basketball player, while telling coaches the type of player they are getting.
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS2 Ep14 - Season Finale [MJ didn't have a bag] (HBSML)In this episode we had several conversations from our guests through the season and last season . talked about. theNBA season starting in Deember, the lakers championship, and who had a "bag" and who didnt. Most notable, we debated that MJ, Kobe, Kawhi all did not have a bag.
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS2 Ep 13 - This WNBA Legend overcame her mental health struggles to become a GOAT (HBSML)Nikki Teasley joined the HBSML Podcast for a memorable weekend! We had our very first annual basketball camp, and it was a huge success. Immediately following, we record an episode with her that delivered a power message on mental health and perseverance. There's so much to this story, and we cannot wait for you to dive in!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS2 Ep12 - NBA G-Leaguer Jelon Hornbeak wants you to keep setting goals (HBSML)This player has been through a lot at 26, but his story isn't finished yet. He had a lot of ups and downs from back surgery, to ankle surgery, to get suspended for conduct detriment to the team. But you know what? He's all grown up now. He has owned up to his mistakes, he has taken his lumps, and he ready to give back to the game more than he has received along the years. Four star prospects don't grow on trees, so tune in and soak up as much as you can from this guests story as he...2020-11-2300 min
HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS2 Ep11 - Coaches must adapt to their players to be successful (HBSML)Coach Rory Hamilton has 20+ years in the coaching game, so I advise you aspiring coaches to take a peek. He played college basketball, and baseball at a high level, and he is doing what all great coaches do --winning and giving back. One of the key takeaways is how he had to adapt to his players in order to be successful. Dive in to get the rest of the gems Coach Hamilton had to drop!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS2 Ep10 - Southwestern Christian Head Coach doesn't want basketball to be your identity (HBSML)Brandon Rollins, the head coach of Southwestern Christian University, has a phenomenal story to tell. He first played for SCU, now he is their head coach! He has so many gems to drop, but one of which he told student athletes not to make basketball their identity!
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1:25 Introductions
1:55 Heat Vs Lakers
4:53 Lebron with 4 people on him is 60%
6:25 Playing for SCU & Now head coaching there
8:20 The plan was to be...2020-11-0900 min
HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS2 Ep9 - Being an NCAA D1 walk-on is tough, but this guy has a few pointers on how to do it (HBSML)Being a walk-on is tough, but this guy made it look easy. He was pretty much a walk-on his whole life, and he bet on himself every step of the way. If it were not for injuries, who knows where Domonique Whaley would have ended up, hall of fame, multiple all-stars? Maybe. So exactly how far did he go? This is a great story, and you wont want to miss it!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS2 Ep8 - Ekpe Udoh wants you to be comfortable in your skin (HBSML)We had our very first NBA guest on The HBSML Podcast, and we could not be more satisfied with it. Ekpe Udoh is a very down to earth brother, a 10-year vet, and he has a special message for those aspiring NBA players out there. You don't want to miss this at all!!
00:45 EKPE UDOH intro
2:00 where are you from
2:30 When did you first pick up a basketball
3:45 Where is the hoop talent coming from in Oklahoma
5:00 How would you have used social media back in...2020-10-2600 min
HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS2 Ep7 - Sam Archer details path to dreams of playing college basketball (HBSML)This determined basketball lover fought through a lot of adversity to get to his first love, and at the end of the day he walked away on his own terms. Before walking away, he went to the Air Force, joined the fire department, played soccer, and coached at the college level? What didn't he do? Better yet, what is he doing now? Tune in now to find out!
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2:28 Archer’s Network of podcasts
7:55 Howd you get started hooping
9:30 Which sport wa...2020-10-1900 min
HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS2 Ep6 - Katelynn Hall got her toughness from RodeoKatelynn Hall had a mother that coached, and she kept her around sports. So what did sports do for her exactly? And what is this rodeo I speak of? Dive in and find out now! It's truly amazing how sports translate to other sports.
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS2 Ep5 - Former WNBA player Toni Young details her path to the league -Highs & Lows (HBSML)Toni Young was a prolific athlete who played for the Oklahoma State Cowboys in college, but how did she get there? She did not start playing basketball until she was a freshmen in high school, yet she got all the way to the WNBA and Overseas! She now owns her own business, and in the episode she gives you details from start to finish! Check it out now!
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1:35 Mike Young Tribute
2:45 How’d you get started hooping
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS2 Ep4 - Rayford Young strolls down memory lane & Talks about raising Trae Young in to NBA playerIn this episode, Rayford young --the father of Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young-- goes into the archives to remember playing days, and the relationships he made along the way. Some of those relationships include Chauncey Billups and Chris Paul. Rayford then goes on to talk about what he had to do to raise Trae Young into the player he became. Tune in now!
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1:13 Intro
1:58 where are you from?
3:00 Playing aginst and befriending Chauncey Billups
3:35 Chauncey Billups beating Trae in the Horse competition
4:10 Having great...2020-09-281h 33
HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS2 Ep3 - Mason Harrel talks about his journey to the NCAA (HBSML)Mason Harrel of Texas State talks about his upbringing, getting recruited as a small guard, being robbed of an NCAA birth by the pandemic, and so much more! Check out this trailer and look out for the full interview Sunday at 7pm.
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1:19 introducing our guest Mason Harrel of Texas State Basketball
2:00 When did he first beat his All American dad in a 1 v 1
3:15 When did (AAU) team flight come together?
4:50 When did team...2020-09-2152 min
HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS2 Ep2 — Former NFL player Ryan Broyles talks about playing days and financial literacy (HBSML)Ryan Broyles joined HBSML to discuss growing up as an athlete, getting drafted in the NFL, and financial literacy with yours truly! He dropped so many gems in this episode, it's ridiculous. YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT!
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1:10 What was your nickname on the field
2:00 Home grown
2:25 When did you start playing football
3:10 playing basketball with Blake Griffin in middle school
4:00 Who got you started playing sports
6:00 Playing with...2020-09-141h 12
HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeS2 Ep1 - Intro & NBA Bubble talk (HBSML)Welcome to season 2 of HBSML! If you havent seen season 1 check it out after this episode! In this episode, we bring to you the lessons learned from season 1, what to expect in season 2, the NBA Bubble, and the first ever HBSML Girls Basketball Camp featruing Nikki Teasly. Big things coming this season so hit that subscribe button and tune in!!
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1:44 what we learned from season 1
5:09 Season 2 and what to expect & future guests
9:47 HBSML Merchandise
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeKids say the darndest things (HBSML Edition)In this episode, the EasyButton had an unscripted interview with his kids, and the results were better than expected. This funny video is both thoughtful and genuine.
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp14 - Season Finale: Mikey Williams to HBCU, Preparing youth for tryouts, Kyrie Irving NBA protestIn this episode, we recap the guests we have had in season 1, as well as what we are looking forward to in season 2. We discuss the current NBA landscape with Kyrie wanting to protest the NBA for social justice, and Austin Rivers' rebuttal to play as a way to make a greater impact on the youth and in the community. We had a listener request that we talk about how to prepare the youth for middle school and high school tryouts, and we went into great detail about that, and what it would take to get them to the...2020-07-051h 12HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp13 - Tulane Hall of Fame inductee (Carlin Hartman) details playing days & his path to coachingCoach Carlin Hartman (currently coaching at Oklahoma University) is set to enter Tulane University's basketball hall of fame. Hartman ended up 10th in scoring (1,180 points), 3rd in field goal percentage (52.8 percent), and 7th in career steals (146). At the turn of the last decade, Coach Hartman was named to Tulane's 1990s All-Decade Team as the university celebrated its 100-yrs of basketball. Here on HBSML, Hartman talks about his playing days as a high school player, and the decision to play at Tulane as opposed to the other offers he was getting. Once he chose Tulane, he quickly realized he made...2020-06-271h 04
HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp12 - From being a foreign exchange student to being NCAA D1 Basketball player, here's how I did itJozsef Szendrei is a former foreign exchange student who came to the United States to pursue his dream of playing in the NBA. Throughout his episode, he details his relationship with the family that took him in, playing JuCo, picking his D1 school, going back overseas to play professionally, and finally trying out for the NBA! You won't want to miss this episode!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp11 - The path to NCAA D1 basketball was a tough one (just the beginning)"This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do, and my journey is just getting started." This episode's guest talks about relocating from Georgia to Oklahoma, playing high school ball with ATL Hawks guard Trae Young, playing JUCO at Butler Community College, having his season cut short by covid-19, and finally signing to an NCAA D1 school after almost signing to a D2 university; you wont want to miss it!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp10 - Officer Greenwood talks track, basketball, and justice for George FloydOfficer Neelon goes over choosing between track and basketball, as well as joining the police force. With all the unrest around this great nation, officer Neelon Greenwood makes some strong points that cannot and should not go unheard.
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp9 - Skinz League (the premiere league in the whole Midwest)Dive in to a great story of how Chris Skinner started Skinz League in OKC, OK! 5 years later, the league is thriving and well. Watch out Drew League, competition is here!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp8 - The right AAU program matters (Oklahoma Power)There are several AAU basketball programs in the state of Oklahoma, and Oklahoma Power is among the premiere teams around. The organization is ran like a well oiled machine, and has a great track record when it comes to sending athletes to college. In the 5 years it has been around, the program has seen 25+ athletes to go on to play at multiple college levels.
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp7 - BTP Story: Facing title IX allegations and no criminal charges, I found my way TrailerI was on top of the world, then it all came crashing down. Most guys in my situation would've folded, and gone crazy. I went through the sexual assault allegations and made it through my darkest hours. Though I did not make the final roster, I played for the Denver Broncos, and I have a lot of experience to pass down to the next generation of talent.
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp6 - I chose the NFL over the NBA, and here’s the outcome...We have a very special guest by the name of Dominique Franks, and he came to discuss his time in the NFL playing for the falcons, as well as his time overseas playing basketball, and everything in between! Tune in!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp5 - Would you pick talent over hardwork?We discuss the highly debated topic of talent vs hard work, NBA players, and we did some great scenarios as well as the NBA name game. You won't want to miss it!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp4 - This is why I chose basketball over football"I went from not playing any lick of football to being ranked top 150!" This is a great story for those on the fence about which sport to go with. Tune in!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeThe NBA Meme GamesCheck out our new segment, NBA Meme games as we discuss some of the most popular memes like "start, bench, cut" and "one gotta go."
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp3 - How Did He Overcome this?Mike Neal is a state champion coach who played D1 Basketball at the University of Oklahoma, and played professionally immediately after. He talked about his life changing surgery, and so much more...tune in!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp2 - What An Underdog StoryCoach Kellen McCoy talks about being short and how he uses that in his every day life to gain an edge. He talked about playing with Damian Lillard, winning peach jam in the Nike EYBL circuit, playing overseas (and what his contracts looked like) and so much more...tune in!
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp1 - Shout Out To These CoachesIn this episode the world had just learned of Kobe Bryant's tragic accident, and we reflected on it as well as his impact on the game. We shouted out coaches that were instrumental in our lives, and how we became the players we are today.
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HBSML - How Basketball Saved My LifeEp0 - The Covid-19 DistractionWith everything going on, we brought you a distraction from the corona virus; one that is filled with NBA talk and fun scenarios that you have to hear and comment on...tune in!
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