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Current and former athletes take time to share their stories. We talk about struggles and success during their careers. Also we talk about taking the big L and having to over come that major adversity!
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Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Ikenna and Uc Iroegbu brothers are from Sacramento, CA. They attended Sutter middle school. After middle school they chose Franklin high school before going their separate ways. Ike chose thee Oakhill academy and Uc chose Capital Christian. Ike went on to win a national championship in high school and then attended Washing State University. Uc took the national JC route at Southern Idaho before landing at Stoney Brook. I have watched and coached against both of these young men during their high school days. They truly love the game and what it brings to them and their family. Speaking of family lets not forget the big brother Chuks!!!! These bothers really set the bar high and are keeping the pressure going. Ike and Uc have spent time in the G league and both are now working hard to make their Nigerian national basketball team roster!!!!
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
This Episode is sponsored by (ADEQ) @ADEQ
Born in Sacramento, Califorina
Averaged 10 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals per game during his senior season for the Dragons... Had nearly identical statistics as a junior after playing on Sacramento HS team that made NorCal Regional finals in 2010... Named to All-Metro Conference first team and was All-Sac Metro honorable mention... Poured in 28 points against Pasadena HS, had 22 vs. Kennedy HS and added another 20 in win over Johnson HS - highlights of his senior season... Dished a season-high seven assists against Rosemont HS... Had six assists in at least 10 games as a junior... Earned honor roll accolades every quarter and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
NCAA CAREER IN SPORTS FORUM PARTICIPANT... ALL-BIG WEST HONORABLE MENTION... BIG WEST CONFERENCE HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR... SENIOR CLASS AWARD FINALIST... ALLSTATE GOOD WORKS AWARD NATIONAL NOMINEE... Graduated from UC Davis with the following D-I era career rankings: No. 2 in assists (418), No. 6 in free throws made (200), No. 7 in three-point field goals made (125), No. 9 in points (923) and No. 10 in field goals made (299)... Graham in the third player in the program's all-time history to collect 400 or more assists... We relive the NCAA Tourney run that brought chills back during this conversation.
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Dr Casey, Published author,
A 2008 graduate of Division 4 Piedmont High School ... As a freshman: Helped Piedmont High School claim the state title ... named to the Cal-Hi Sports All-Freshman team ... named third team all-state ... As a sophomore: Named all-metro and all-league ... picked to the End of the Oregon Trail all-tournament team ... As a junior: Averaged 24 points that season and had scored 1,358 points after just three seasons ... named the co-MVP of the End of the Oregon Trail tournament ... selected a Street & Smith's honorable mention All-American ... participated in the 2007 USA Youth Development Festival ... As a senior: Ranked 35th nationally by Blue Star Reports and No. 53 by HoopGurlz.com and the No. 10-rated point guard according to HoopGurlz ... named co-MVP of the Bay Shore Athletic League ... was second team all-metro by the San Francisco Chronicle ... help Piedmont High to a 21-6 record and scored a game-high 19 points in the North Coast Section quarterfinals ... also played softball in high school ... high school basketball coach was Brian Gardere. AAU
Played in 32 games with 31 starts ... Scored 20 points or more twice ... scored in double figures 21 times ... second on the team in scoring (378 points) ... second on team in scoring average (11.8 points per game) ... second on team in field goals made (124) ... led team in 3-point field goals made (66) ... led team with 81 percent free-throw percentage (64 of 79) ... second on team in steals (60) ... led team in minutes played (1,144 - 35.8 average) ... scored 15 points at Arizona State ... scored 18 points vs Southern Utah ... scored 19 points with seven steals and was 7 of 10 from field vs Nicholls ... scored 16 points vs New Orleans ... scored 18 points vs Northern Colorado ... scored 20 points at Texas ... scored 16 points vs Kansas ... scored 20 points vs West Virginia ... scored 18 points at TCU ... scored 19 points at Kansas.
Finished career with 1,056 points at Texas Tech in just three seasons ... 6th all-time in Texas Tech history with 177 career 3-point field goals made ... 7th all-time in Texas Tech history with 81.6 career free-throw percentage (177 of 217) ... started 99 of 100 games played at Texas Tech. Enjoy the walk through her journey.
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Charles graduated in May 2016 from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He was active in Alpha Phi Omega which is a national coeducational service organization founded on the principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service. After graduation in May 2016, he moved back to Sacramento, California and obtained his real estate license in October 2016.
Today, Charles is following in his mother’s footsteps and is pursuing his dream of success as a real estate professional. As such, he decided to affiliate himself with REMAX Gold in order to learn from the best in his area. Given his experience supporting Elizabeth behind the scenes, his educational background, personal drive and the strong support from the team, Charles is well on his way to becoming Sacramento’s next TOP producer!
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Former standout Volleyball player at Alcorn State University, now Head Women's head volleyball coach at Tennessee State Donika Sutton gets on a call.
Coach Sutton is going into her 5th season at TSU.
Sutton’s first coaching job came in 2005 at her alma mater, Hayti High School in Missouri. After one season, she went on to coach various club teams in the Atlanta area from 2006-08 before making the jump to the collegiate ranks.
Sutton began her collegiate playing career at Southwest Missouri State University-West Plains where she competed for one season. During that season she was a member of the Region 16 championship team. The team ranked third in the National Junior College regular season polls that team also competed in the National Junior College Championships finishing 5th overall. Sutton received her Associate of Arts in General Studies from Panola College where she played her sophomore season.
Sutton went on to have a standout career as a middle-hitter at Alcorn State. In her first season (2003), she was named Second Team All-Southwestern Athletic Conference Second Team, as well as Alcorn State’s Newcomer of the Year.
In her final season (2004), she was named First Team All-SWAC and to the SWAC All-Tournament Team. In that same season, she was the recipient of her team's Most Outstanding Blocker Award and served as the team’s captain.
Sutton graduated from Alcorn State University in 2005 where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science with a minor in pre-law.
We took a little time to talk HBCU and specifically Alcorn State Love!
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Chris is a seven foot one professional basketball player currently in Thailand. However on and off the court he is so much more than that. On this episode he lets us in on his struggles academically during his days in high school and college. Chris talks about re classifying back almost 20 years ago now, and how he ended up at the University of Villanova and getting a chance to play for the Hall Of Fame Coach Jay Wright. Also being teammates with Randy Foy and Allen Ray. We talk relationships and how he got his first deal. Chris talks about dealing with an almost career ending heart condition and how he over came it. He is such a humble and respectable dude who puts on for his city of Milwaukee!
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Sacramentos own Chuka Torres joins the show! Chuka is the Founder/CEO of TheRichBarber
TheRichBarberHairStudio also the author of TheRichBarberMethod. Rich Mindsets Create Rich Outcomes is something Chuka is so passionate it about. We talk about him growing up in poverty. Barley making it through high school and attending a graduation he didn't want to even go to at the time. Not to forget Chucka was a high level basketball player but his struggle with grades during school only allowed him to attend the local jc Sac City college. We talk about his brief time in jail and having to make decisions on his future. The Rich Barber IG page has over 108k followers and Chuka has over 190k subscribers on Youtube bro is doing numbers! Chuka lets us in on his way of thinking and how he decided to write and publish one of the best books out, for anyone who wants to learn how to grow and expand your business. The conversation was all real. Definitely for the mature ones.
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
JG: Was All-BVAF guard and team MVP at Deer Valley HS...also won the coaches' award and top defender award while averaging 18 points, 7 assists and 5 steals per contest ...team captain...made 23 three-pointers as a senior...15 assists vs.Pinole...named to the student-athlete honor roll.
He then went on to play at University Of San Francisco where he fought through adversity numerous times and still made it over the hump. We talk about all the relationships basketball and team sports bring!
We talk Jate Clothing and building a brand and image for the people! J Gains lets us in on ADEQ - A digital marketplace to connect those with vested interest in SPORTS! Enjoy this one JG drops gems!
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Q averaged 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists per game for Oakland Senior Technical High School in Oakland, Calif. • Two-time team captain and earned Team MVP honors as a senior • Helped lead Oakland Tech to four league championships • Averaged 15 points and 10 assists as a junior • Oakland Tech reached the Northern California Division I quarterfinals his senior year and the state finals in each of the previous two seasons • Two-time NorCal champions • Teammate of San Francisco guard Armondo Surratt and former California forward Leon Powe • Had a season-high 30 points • Had 44 assists in one three-game span as a senior, including a season-high 17 • Had 29 points, including 4 for 5 from three-point range, in an Oakland area playoff game • Coached by Hodari McGavock • Born Quentin Isaiah Thomas on Feb. 28, 1986 • Son of John and Loretta Thomas.
Q Won a NCAA title in "05" playing along side Raymond Felton, who won the Cousy Award as the best point guard in the nation . He also played with Jackie Manuel, Sean May, David Noel, Melvin Scott, Jawad Williams and Marvin Williams.
Q creates dope music , stories and more! We talk about over coming four surgeries and making some life long friends through hoop!
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
D Block, played college basketball for the University of Kansas for four seasons, including the 2008 national championship team. He become a regular starter at Kansas the 2007–08 season (his senior year), when he replaced Sasha Kaun in the starting lineup.
Jackson was selected as the 52nd overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Miami Heat on June 26. He was traded to the Cavaliers on the same day. Jackson was signed by the team on September 6, 2008.
On this episode D Jack lets us know how he almost never returned back to Kansas after suffer a huge tragic loss of a family member. This is one of the best inspirational interviews I have done thus far! He also talks about playing with a young King James!