Shows
Let's Talk HoopsEpisode 9 - Larry HallThis week Beno & Foss sit down with Larry Hall of adidas Basketball! Larry talks about making the transition to sports marketing after a 12-year professional basketball career that took him ALL AROUND THE WORLD and I Yi Yi! His career with adidas has him working directly with the signature athletes Donovan Mitchell, Damian Lillard, and many more! Larry touches on the vulnerability of betting on himself, elevator pitches and humility, pairing that with the values and skills he learned from his hoop career.
00:00 - Intro
03:15 - Playing in Portland
5:35 - Purpose of Positioning
7:30 - "Once you tell me that...2023-09-0645 min
Let's Talk HoopsEpisode 8 - Mfon UdokaThis week Beno & Foss sit down with Mfon Udoka! The Nigerian basketball legend, former WNBA forward and Depaul Hall of Famer talks about her experience joining Nigeria D'Tigress, winning back-to-back FIBA African Club championships, leading Nigeria to the 2004 Olympics and getting the country and continent's first win in women's basketball while finishing 2nd in the 2004 Olympic games in scoring and rebounding! Mfon breaks down her WNBA career, how she developed her basketball IQ, rebounding prowess and toughness on the court playing alongside her brother, Houston Rockets head coach, Ime Udoka.2023-08-231h 20
Let's Talk HoopsEpisode 7 - Kamaka HepaThis week Beno & Foss sit down with Kamaka Hepa! Kamaka is fresh off playing in NBA Summer League with the New Orleans Pelicans in Las Vegas, and he talks with us about his first NBA experience, how his game adjusts to the professional level and drops gems for young players trying to get on the court and carve out a role. The native Alaskan and 3X state champion and Gatorade Player of the Year shares his experiences growing up in Utquagvik, Alaska, moving to Portland, Oregon to finish high school and get more exposure, as well as his time...2023-08-2352 min
Let's Talk HoopsEpisode 6 - Jazz JohnsonThis week Beno & Foss sit down with current professional point guard Jazz Johnson. Jazz discusses his professional career in Italy, making his mark in college, earning a college scholarship without playing AAU, his father's influence on his development, how he's been successful as a small guard, his approach to work ethic, setting the Les Schwab Invitational scoring record, overcoming self-doubt and much more!2023-08-2359 min
Let's Talk HoopsEpisode 5 - Mike Holton JrThis week Beno & Foss sit down with professional point guard Mike Holton Jr. Holton Jr. discusses his unusual path to becoming a pro, betting on himself, going from prep school in New England to Division 2 Saint Michael's to a nearly decade long career as a pro!2023-08-231h 04
Let's Talk HoopsEpisode 4 - Michael LeeThis week Beno & Foss sit down with Golden State Warriors scout and former Kansas Jayhawks guard Michael Lee. Lee discusses the impact of the Portland basketball scene on his development, his difficulties and Final Four runs as a player at Kansas and how players are evaluated for the Golden State Warriors and who fits into their championship culture!2023-08-231h 08
Let's Talk HoopsEpisode 3 - Stephen HoltThis week Beno & Foss sit down with Portland native Stephen Holt to discuss what he learned on his back-to-back state championship run with Jesuit, his AAU & recruiting process with I-5 Elite and development as a player at Saint Mary's under head coach Randy Bennett. Holt discusses his keys to success during his current pro career that's gone from the G League, Australia's NBL and to Europe over the past decade. 2023-08-231h 09
Let's Talk HoopsEpisode 2 - Dominic WatersThis week Beno & Foss sit down with Portland native Dominic Waters to discuss his journey from Grant High School and Portland State on his way to playing an 11-year professional basketball career. Waters shares his EuroLeague experiences, keys to his development as a player, his mentors and the hurdles he overcame along the way.2023-08-231h 23
Let's Talk HoopsEpisode 1 - "June is the new April"Kumbeno Memory (@Hoopdreamsbball) & Chris Foss (@coachcfoss) go into depth on the current college basketball recruiting landscape! If you’re a player, coach or parent, this podcast will educate you tremendously.
2023-08-2340 min