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Your favorite hoops podcast is back tonight with another banger! This summer is here so we'll be going back to 2 episodes every Tuesday and Thursdays! Tonight we have a very special guest! We have a Brooklyn native tapping in to shine some light on his amazing hoops journey! This outstanding hooper played his high school basketball at the historic Christ The King High School in Queens, NY! Earning his stripes, this 6'5 athletic wing made a name for himself around the city as he regularly played above the rim putting immense pressure on the opposing defense! As a senior he was rewarded for his outstanding play by being named second team All-Queens in 2005! After an outstanding high school career this brother went on to garner a basketball scholarship to play at Quinnipiac University! Taking his collegiate career in a different direction, he decided to take his talents over to Jersey City, NJ and play at St. Peter's University for the next three seasons. Averaging 10 points and 6 rebounds a game as a freshman he made an immediate impact to the squad! Today this basketball lifer continues to give back to the game as he pour his knowledge and wisdom into the youth! Tap in with us for Ep. 90 as Mr. Akeem Gooding joins us to chop it up! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Your favorite hoops podcast is back tonight with another banger! This summer is here so we'll be going back to 2 episodes every Tuesday and Thursdays! Tonight we have a very special guest! We have a Brooklyn native tapping in to shine some light on his amazing hoops journey! This outstanding hooper played his high school basketball at the historic Christ The King High School in Queens, NY! Earning his stripes, this 6'5 athletic wing made a name for himself around the city as he regularly played above the rim putting immense pressure on the opposing defense! As a senior he was rewarded for his outstanding play by being named second team All-Queens in 2005! After an outstanding high school career this brother went on to garner a basketball scholarship to play at Quinnipiac University! Taking his collegiate career in a different direction, he decided to take his talents over to Jersey City, NJ and play at St. Peter's University for the next three seasons. Averaging 10 points and 6 rebounds a game as a freshman he made an immediate impact to the squad! Today this basketball lifer continues to give back to the game as he pour his knowledge and wisdom into the youth! Tap in for Ep. 90 as Mr. Akeem Gooding join us to chop it up! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Your favorite hoops podcast is back this week with another great conversation! We been in NYC the last couple weeks delivering much deserved flowers, however this week we're jumping across the bridge and headed to Jersey to tap in with one of the Garden State's very best! This outstanding hooper hails from Linden, NJ where he attended Linden High School and completely dominated the competition! As a junior, he helped lead the Tigers to a state title. Following that season up, as a senior he averaged 17 points, 7 assists, and 3 steals per game while racking up a ton of individual awards! This do it all guard earned the 2015 Home New Tribune Player of The Year while also being recognized as 1st Team All State, 1st Team All-Union County, and 2nd Team All Metro! Garnering a basketball scholarship to play in the Atlantic-10 at George Mason University, this talented guard went on to become one of the best players in school history! Hitting the ground running as a freshman, he led the team in scoring(11.9ppg), assists, and steals! For the next 4 seasons he would be the consummate leader and floor general for the George Mason Patriots! After a stellar collegiate career, this hooper has taken his talents to the international market where he's become a professional and has played in Denmark, North-Macedonia, Serbia, and most recently signed his new deal to play in Germany! Tap in for Ep. 89 as we welcome New Jersey great and certified tough guard, Mr. Otis Livingston II. Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Your favorite hoops podcast is back this week bringing you a very highly anticipated guest! This basketball lifer is still in the trenches playing the game that he loves and we can't wait to connect with him! Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, the point guard factory, this tough guard started his high school basketball career while attending Canarsie High School! Being one of the lone standouts there, he was selected second team All-City in the PSAL by the New York Post! Coming off a great season, this outstanding hooper took his talents across the boro of Brooklyn and finished out his senior season playing for Tiny Morton at Lincoln High School where he would be an important piece to a championship team! Joining a team with Sebastian Telfair and Antonio Peña, he was the third piece to the puzzle in conquering that coveted championship at Madison Square Garden! Garnering a Division 1 scholarship to play in the tough Big East, this certified tough guard played 4 seasons at St. John's University where he was the consummate floor general and leader of that team! A starter for most of his collegiate career, this brother was able to parlay that into a 14 year international professional basketball career playing in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany, and now currently Russia! Tap in for Ep. 88 as we welcome 4x time Czech League champion and one of the best players to come out of NYC, Mr. Eugene ‘Geno' Lawrence! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Your favorite hoops podcast is back tonight with a very special episode! Tonight's guest will be live in studio with us to chop it up about his basketball journey! Hailing from Brooklyn, NY this outstanding hooper played his high school basketball at Elmont Memorial High School in Elmont, NY where he emerged as a bucket getter! Staying in the city, he took his talents to Manhattan where he attended John Jay College! Wasting no time, this pure hooper put the CUNYAC(City University of New York Athletic Conference) on notice that he was here to give out WORK! In less than two full seasons this brother accomplished more than most hoopers achieve in a four year span! In just 51 games played he scored 1,162 points which was good for 22 points a game during his career, ranking him number 1 in CUNYAC history! As a senior he led his team in scoring with 26 points per game, notching a 42 point outburst against Frostburg State! The ultimate bucket but consummate team player, he also led his team in assist and rebounding! Currently living out here in Houston, TX, this basketball lifer continues to give back to his community and the youth by coaching the Houston Nets AAU program! Tap in for Ep. 87 as we chop it up with Mr. Bucket himself, Jerome Alexander! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Your favorite hoops podcast is back this week with another great episode! This week we're welcoming a brother that has been connected to the game almost all his life! We like to call those guys ‘basketball lifers'! A native of Lagos, Nigeria this outstanding hooper grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he attended Paul Robeson High School! An outstanding talent and double double machine, this brother averaged 19 points and 13 rebounds a game as a senior to lead his team to a national ranking of 18th in the country! Being named Player Of The Year in the PSAL his senior season he went on to garner a full basketball scholarship to attend and play for Hofstra University! Becoming an immediate contributor to the team, he was named CAA(Colonial Athletic Association) Rookie Of The Year after averaging 14 points and 8 rebounds a game! While starring at Hofstra, he was selected All-CAA second team as a sophomore and first team as a junior! Making a tough decision, he finished his collegiate career at Hartford University where he averaged 21 points and 13 rebounds a game and was also selected to the All-CAA first team! Going undrafted in 2006, this hooper spent time with the New York Knicks summer league team as well as playing preseason games with the Seattle SuperSonics! Taking his talents international, he spent over 10 years overseas playing in Israel, Turkey, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Mexico to name a few! Currently coaching the youth and giving back his knowledge and wisdom to the game, this brother continues to do legendary work as his solidifies his legendary career! Tap in for Ep. 86 as we chop it up with Brooklyn great and certified pro Mr. Kenny Adeleke! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Your favorite hoops podcast is back this week with another great episode! The NBA playoffs are well underway but a huge topic of discussion is how these games have been officiated! We have the pleasure of welcoming a seasoned referee to the show to break down what we're witnessing! A native of Queens, NY, this basketball lifer spent some time at Rice High School before transitioning and making a name for himself at Jamaica High School being named honorable mention on the All-Queens team in 2003! A cerebral mind that knows the game well, this outstanding hooper spent some time at Shores Christian Academy which is a JUCO in Florida! Being dedicated to the game, this brother has parlayed his basketball experiences and knowledge into an officiating career that has amassed several years! We have a true hoops lover joint is tonight! Tap in for Ep. 85 as we welcome Queens great and current referee Mr. Desmond Frazier! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Back this week to bring you another great edition of ‘Are We Live?'. We enjoy connecting with current and former players across the country so why not head down to the ‘Sip and tap in with one of the greatest basketball players to ever come out of the state of Mississippi! This outstanding hooper comes to us from Crawford, Mississippi where she played her high school basketball at East Oktibbeha County High! There she completely dominated as she averaged 29.8 points per game and 11 rebounds as a freshman! Following that up with a 32 point, 14 rebound a game sophomore season she put the country on notice that she's the real deal! Multiple 40 point games as a junior and a 50 ball as a senior solidified her as a 2008 McDonald's All-American selection and Gatorade Mississippi Player Of The Year! After a stellar high school career, she went on to garner a Division 1 scholarship to attend Rutgers University to play for the legendary C. Vivian Stringer! Competing in the talented Big East conference, this hooper was a back to back All-Big East 2nd Team selection and finished her collegiate career as a 1,000 point scorer! To culminate an extraordinary career, she was selected 28th overall in the 2012 WNBA draft by the Los Angelos Sparks! After playing a season in LA, she went on to play professionally in Australia, Germany, Israel, and Mexico! The now CEO of Sykes Serenity LLC, tap in for Ep. 84 as we welcome Ms. April Sykes to the show! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're back this week with another coaches edition of ‘Are We Live?' .. .I love tapping in with former players that are now influencing the game from the sidelines! Our next guest hails from Brooklyn, NY! Growing up in Coney Island this outstanding hooper attended the hallowed Grady High School where he competed against the top talent in NYC! After suffering a heartbreaking loss in his senior year to Erasmus High School in the PSAL Championship game, this basketball lifer garnered a 4 year basketball scholarship to play at Hofstra University for the great Jay Wright! While hooping at Hofstra he had an amazing career! He was selected back to back years(‘99 & ‘00) to the All-American East second team however in his senior season he was American East Player Of The Year while also being selected to the conference's first team! The train didn't stop there as this brother went on to play a season in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers and the Chicago Bulls! Continuing to follow his passion for the game he went on to play 8 seasons overseas in Argentina, France, Germany, Poland, and Venezuela! After a stellar playing career, this brother went on to embark on a coaching career! Starting his coaching career overseas he came back to the states and was an assistant coach in the NBA G-League for the Erie Bayhawks and the Fort Wayne Mad Ants! Currently he is an assistant coach for the Charlotte Hornets! Tap in for Ep. 83 as welcome Brooklyn great and current Assistant Coach for the Charlotte Hornets, Mr. Norm Richardson! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ohhhhhh we have a goodie tonight ladies and gentlemen! We're back at it and bringing you the latest edition of ‘Are We Live?' .. . Tonight we have a very special guests hailing from Queens, NY! This outstanding hooper played his high school basketball at Benjamin Cardozo High School for the legendary coach Ron Naclerio! While there he helped lead his team to the PSAL championship game his junior year to face off against the Lincoln Railsplitters in Madison Square Garden! Suffering a tough loss, he bounced back the next season and as a senior was named to the All-Queens team by the New York Daily News! Continuing to follow his passion for the game he went on to walk on at DePaul University where he played under the great Jerry Wainwright! Suffering a tough knee injury, this hooper had to pivot and start pursuing the second phase of his basketball career! After graduating in 2009, he went on to Co-found High Rise Basketball which is a player development program that conducts camps, clinics, and training programs! Aside from being a player development coach, this basketball lifer has been on the sidelines coaching some of the best ball players in the world! He was a Special Assistant at Manhattan College , Head Boys Varsity Coach at St. Luke's School in Connecticut, Team and Recruit Analyst for Indiana University, and currently Assistant Coach at Northern Illinois University. This brother has put his mark on the game and continues to spread his wealth of basketball knowledge. Tap in as we chop it up with Coach Drew Gladstone! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I remember walking into a small gym in Waterbury, CT in September of 2005. I look over to the far court and see this athletic freak grabbing every rebound and tap dunking ever offensive rebound! Come to find out this freak of nature would be my teammate for the next year and a half! This outstanding hooper brings his roots from Nigeria but was raised in Uniondale, NY. As an early hooper playing against the Long Island competition, this high flyer quickly made a name for himself by bringing energy, enthusiasm, and DUNKING everything! While hooping at Uniondale High School, his name started to ring bells around the city! After a stellar high school career, this 6'6 stud garnered a D2 scholarship to play at Post University in Waterbury, CT! Stepping on the campus of Post University in the fall of 2004 the CACC(Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference) was put on notice quickly that Post University added an athletic, above the rim player that is an exceptional rebounder! While at Post, this brother went on to garner 2 All-CACC selections, scored 1,000 points and his game just continued to grow! After completing his collegiate career he went on to play professionally in Saudi-Arabia, Mexico, Peru, and Argentina! While in Mexico he averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds a game while shooting 59% from the field! Tap in for Ep. 81 as we welcome Uniondale great and basketball lifer, Mr. Peter Lawal to the show! Great conversation ahead, don't miss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tap in tonight for Ep. 80 as we welcome back to the show the founder of Ballin' 4 Peace and former professional basketball player Haron ‘H2O' Hargrave! H2O is coming back through to chop it up about the upcoming Ballin' 4 Peace charity game that will be held in Houston, TX on May 7th! We'll get into the origin of Ballin' 4 Peace and the positive affects the charity event has had on several different communities! We'll kick a lil NBA hoops too! Flee and Haron wouldn't have it any other way! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jam packed week for you guys! Today Episode 79 will be coming to you live at a special time! We are honored to welcome our first current Division 1 college coach to the show! This basketball lifer is a native of Otisville, NY where he gained a love and passion for the game of basketball! Playing his collegiate ball at Stony Brook University from 2002-2004, he went on to become a graduate assistant while he earned his Master degree! This teacher and mentor has spent time at NYU as the men's basketball assistant head coach, bolstering the teams defensive tenacity! Having stints at NYU and currently the assistant coach for Stony Brook University, this great basketball mind continues to build a name for himself in the coaching ranks and develops some of the best talent in the country! Tap in for Ep. 79 as we welcome Assistant Coach for the Men's Basketball team at Stony Brook University, Mr. Dan Rickard! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Back at it tonight with one of those episodes that'll have you glued to your phone! We're all about bringing genuine, original stories by some of the best hoopers to ever touch a rock! Our next guest is one of the BEST basketball minds I've had the pleasure of being brothers with for the last 20 years! This outstanding hooper is a native of Plainfield, NJ! Jersey has a unique style on how they approach the game! This brother spent his high school basketball career playing for Plainfield High School! While torching the competition in the Jersey area, he was the only 4 year starter on the varsity basketball team! This ‘baby battleship' competed against the likes of Derrick Caracter, Andrew Bynum, and Gerald Henderson! After becoming a 4 year letter winner in high school, he went on to garner a 4 year scholarship to play Division 2 basketball in Waterbury, CT at Post University! The consummate team player and floor general, this sneaky athletic point guard was a huge contributor to laying the foundation and culture for Post University basketball in the mid 2000s. His leadership and basketball IQ helped put the Eagles in a position to go unbeaten at home during his sophomore season! A great player, an even greater person! Tap in tonight for Ep. 78 as we chop it up with my brother and New Jersey basketball great Isa Carnegie! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're back on the road this evening to bring y'all another great conversation with a hooper that made a major contribution to the game of basketball! This outstanding hooper is a Columbus, Ohio native where he played his high school basketball at Brookhaven High School! Becoming a standout hooper and quickly making a name for himself he went on to garner a full basketball scholarship to play in the Big Ten for Penn State University! As a freshman, this hooper hit the ground running as he averaged 11 points and 6 rebounds a game and was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team and was also named 2005-2006 Big Ten Rookie Of The Year! A four year starter as a Ninty Lion, he averaged double figure scoring for his entire collegiate career! To culminate a successful run, Penn State went on to win the 2009 NIT and this hooper was named MVP of the tournament! After an illustrious playing career at Penn State, this brother went on to play a season in the NBA G-League for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants before embarking on an international playing career in the Philippines, Mexico, Korea, and Uruguay! In 2012 he was awarded the Bobby Parks PBA Best Import of the Conference as he led his team to its first championship! Tap in for Ep. 77 as we chop it up with Ohio great Jamelle Cornley! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're back on the road this evening to bring y'all another great conversation with a hooper that made a major contribution to the game of basketball! This outstanding hooper is a Columbus, Ohio native where he played his high school basketball at Brookhaven High School! Becoming a standout hooper and quickly making a name for himself he went on to garner a full basketball scholarship to play in the Big Ten for Penn State University! As a freshman, this hooper hit the ground running as he averaged 11 points and 6 rebounds a game and was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team and was also named 2005-2006 Big Ten Rookie Of The Year! A four year starter as a Ninty Lion, he averaged double figure scoring for his entire collegiate career! To culminate a successful run, Penn State went on to win the 2009 NIT and this hooper was named MVP of the tournament! After an illustrious playing career at Penn State, this brother went on to play a season in the NBA G-League for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants before embarking on an international playing career in the Philippines, Mexico, Korea, and Uruguay! In 2012 he was awarded the Bobby Parks PBA Best Import of the Conference as he led his team to its first championship! Tap in for Ep. 77 as we chop it up with Ohio great Jamelle Cornley! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

New week means new guest with more incredible journey's! Tonight we connect with another amazing hooper who has a lot to share! A native of Queens, NY this outstanding hooper attended the storied Benjamin Cardozo High School where he played for legendary coach Ron Naclerio! Quickly making a name for himself around the city and earning the nickname ‘Killa Cam', this brother earned back to back 1st Team All-City honors! Before taking his talents to prep school and shining at Notre Dame Prep for a season, this hooper earned respect throughout the basketball world by competing and winning ‘Nike Battlegrounds' which aired on MTV! After averaging 19 points, 4 assists, and 4 steals at Notre Dame Prep he went on to earn a full basketball scholarship to attend Fairleigh Dickinson University! As a freshmen he made a name for himself with a breakout performance against the University of Maryland where he scored 17 points, handed out 6 assists, and grabbed 3 rebounds earning NEC Rookie Of The Week! He went on to be the starting point guard for FDU for the next 2 seasons and was the consummate leader of the team! Continuing to play the game he loves, he also played for the South Jamaica Kings in the highly competitive ‘The Basketball Tournament'. Tap in for Ep. 76 as we chop it up with Queens great and CEO of Box Out NYC, affectionately known as ‘Killa Cam', Mr. Cameron Tyler! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're finishing this week off with one of the best basketball minds I know! This outstanding hooper is a native of Upper Marlboro, Maryland!

Starting off the new month with a jam packed week! Two great episodes this week so make sure you tap in! Tonight we have a Queens great joining us that absolutely deserves his flowers! This outstanding hooper had the opportunity to play for two legendary coaches in the NYC area(Maurice Hicks and Ron Naclerio) as he attended Rice High School and graduated from Cardozo High School! He was the consummate floor general and an absolute pest on defense as he completed the backcourt for the Judges in the 2005 season! After having a stellar high school basketball career he went on to garner a full basketball scholarship to attend Stony Brook University! As a Seawolve, he played in all 28 games as a freshman, quickly earning trust from his teammates and coaching staff! By the time he was senior this tough guard was the co-captain of his team and a full time starter! To cap off an amazing collegiate career, this outstanding hooper was named to the American East Conference All-defensive team after ranking sixth in the conference in steals. After a tremendous college basketball career he went on to play professionally in Israel for Maccabi Kiryat Bialik! Tap in for Ep. 74 as Queens great Marques Cox chops it up with us! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Authenticity and real stories depicting real journey's is what this show is all about! We've moved around the country a bit but we're making a stop in Maryland this week to tap in with one of the DMV's most talented players! This outstanding hooper played his high school basketball at Benjamin Franklin HS in Baltimore, Maryland! Making a name for himself with his athleticism and extreme shooting ability, this sharp shooter obtained a basketball scholarship to attend and play at Post University in Waterbury, CT! Adversity quickly crept in as he was demoted to play on the team's JV squad! Facing this challenge head on, he shined and showed he belonged on the big stage! Early on he was an extreme spark off the bench as the 6th man for the Eagles his freshmen season! He led the team shooting 37% from 3 averaging 8 pts and 4 rebounds per game! As a junior he became a full time starter and one of the leaders of the team! Upping his scoring output to 15 points per game, this killer had his coming out party going for 42 points in a win over Felician University! Being recognized as an All-CACC honorable mention member, he finished his collegiate career scoring 1,315 points going down as one of the special talents to come out of Post University! Tap in for Ep. 73 as we chop it up with Baltimore great AJ Reitter! Great conversation ahead, don't miss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Authenticity and real stories depicting real journey's is what this show is all about! We've moved around the country a bit but we're making a stop in Maryland this week to tap in with one of the DMV's most talented players! This outstanding hooper played his high school basketball at Benjamin Franklin HS in Baltimore, Maryland! Making a name for himself with his athleticism and extreme shooting ability, this sharp shooter obtained a basketball scholarship to attend and play at Post University in Waterbury, CT! Adversity quickly crept in as he was demoted to play on the team's JV squad! Facing this challenge head on, he shined and showed he belonged on the big stage! Early on he was an extreme spark off the bench as the 6th man for the Eagles his freshmen season! He led the team shooting 37% from 3 averaging 8 pts and 4 rebounds per game! As a junior he became a full time starter and one of the leaders of the team! Upping his scoring output to 15 points per game, this killer had his coming out party going for 42 points in a win over Felician University! Being recognized as an All-CACC honorable mention member, he finished his collegiate career scoring 1,315 points going down as one of the special talents to come out of Post University! Tap in for Ep. 73 as we chop it up with Baltimore great AJ Reitter! Great conversation ahead, don't miss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're back at it y'all with one of the most anticipated conversations this podcast has hosted! The people have been asking for this former player and we were able to connect with him and get him on the show! A quick, explosive lefty guard this outstanding hooper is a native of St. Albans, Queens! Playing 4 years of varsity basketball at Cardozo High School for the legendary Ron Naclerio, this brother quickly made a name for himself around the city for his finishing ability and uncanny jumpshot! As a junior, he was apart of a legendary Dozo team and helped lead them to the 2004 PSAL City Championship game played at Madison Square Garden where they faced off against Sebastian Telfair and the Lincoln Railsplitters! Receiving honorable mention on the All-City team that season, he followed that season up with averaging 28 points a game as senior! He was named PSAL Queens Player Of The Year by the Times Ledger along with being named 1st Team All-PSAL by the New York Post! Capping off a stellar high school career, he garnered a full scholarship to play Division 1 basketball at Hofstra University! Trials and tribulations unfortunately crept in and changed the plans for the tremendous ball player! Tap in for Ep. 72 as we chop it up with Queens great Vic Morris! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We have a goodie for y'all tonight! This one is close to home! I used to come outside as a teenager during the summertime in the early 2000's and watch this brother run the streets of Cambria Heights, Queens training for the upcoming basketball season! A native of Queens, NY this outstanding hooper spent his high school basketball career playing at Cardozo High School for the legendary coach Ron Naclerio! A 3 year starter, as a senior he averaged 15 points and 14 rebounds a game while leading his team to the City Championship in 2004 where they faced the highly touted Abraham Lincoln High School in Madison Square Garden! He was named Queens Player Of The Year and 2nd team All-City! A quick stop at Northfield Mt. Hermon Prep School where he was ranked on the national prep player Top-75 list, he went on to garner a Division 1 scholarship to play at Loyola College in Maryland! Things didn't quite work out there so this outstanding hooper transferred back home to Adelphi University where he shined and was a key component to that team for the next 3 seasons! Currently this basketball lifer continues to give back to the game as he is a referee and the founder of a youth basketball organization ‘Sky Is The Limit Basketball'! Tap in for Ep. 71 as we chop it up with the great Skyler Khaleel! Great conversant ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Season 2 of ‘Are We Live?' has begun and we're back tonight with another special guest! We have a Coney Island great tapping in to bring us his amazing journey! A graduate of Brooklyn Academy in 2010, this outstanding hooper averaged 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists per game while garnering the team's MVP award! Honing his skills and coming into his own, this basketball lifer spent his freshman year of college hooping at Mohawk Valley Community College where he led the team in field goal percentage and averaged a team high 16.5 points per game! A quick stop at South Plains College before he garnered a Division 1 scholarship to play at Florida International University! At FIU, he destroyed the competition in the Sun Belt Conference/Conference USA! As a Panther, he led his team in scoring and was also named 1st team All-Conference and 1st team All-Region. Culminating a tremendous career at FIU, this brother was drafted into the NBA G-League however took an opportunity to play overseas in China, Egypt, and Japan! He is also a newly minted author of the book ‘Peotry In Motion'! Tap in tonight for Ep. 70bas we chop it up with the great Tymell Murphy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The wait is over! WE'RE BACK!!! It was a great inaugural season for ‘Are We Live?'. Learned and a lot and had the opportunity to connect with some great ball players but even better people! We're starting season 2 off with a bang! As y'all know I'm down here in Houston and becoming very familiar with the basketball culture here! We have a Houston great joining us! This outstanding hooper is a Houston, TX native by way of Mississippi! While at Mayde Creek High School, she averaged 23 points, 8 rebounds, and four assists per game being named district MVP and an all star in 2011! Her senior season capped off a great career as she was named team MVP 3 years in a row(2009, 2010, 2011) and named All-State back to back years(2010 and 2011). Before starting her division 1 journey, this baller made a stop at powerhouse JUCO Blinn College where she averaged 12 points and 3 rebounds! This relentless hooper went on to garner a division 1 scholarship to attend her hometown Texas Southern University where she shined being named SWAC Player of the Year and All-SWAC 1st Team in 2014! Graduating from TSU in 2016 she went on to play professionally in Portugal and Sweden. Currently giving back to youth as a full time trainer, tap in for Ep. 69 as we chop it up with the CEO of 258 Elite Training and former certified hooper Jazz Avantí! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We have enjoyed this past year delivering flowers to some of the greatest hoopers to ever touch a basketball! So many unique stories filled with ups and downs! So many instances of true perseverance have been displayed! We have our season finale episode and why not wrap up an amazing season with another amazing player! This outstanding hooper was born and raised in Pennsylvania, specifically the Poconos area! Her journey starts at Pocono Mountain West High School where she was a three year captain and also finished her high school career scoring 1,000 points! After garnering all-conference honors and being named conference player of the year, this 2007 graduate went on to receive a scholarship to play at New Jersey Institute Of Technology! Spending two seasons there, she transferred and found a home at American International College in Springfield, MA! Leading that team with her supreme point guard skills, this hooper was the starting point guard for the next 2 seasons as she was rewarded for her outstanding play her senior season by being selected 3rd team all-Northeast 10! Leading the team in points and assists, she was able to continue following her dreams by playing professionally for Aguas Buenas women's basketball team in Puerto Rico! Currently this basketball lifer continues to give back to the game as she is the Head Women's basketball coach at Pocono Mountain East High School and the Co-founder of iCrack Skills(a skills and development training program for the youth). Tap in for our season finale as we are blessed with the opportunity to chop it up with Ms. Adriana Johnson! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The love for the game will push you to heights you never thought you could reach. The reward always comes after blood, sweat, and tears are shed. Our next guest is a living testament that working hard for your passion will allow your dreams to come true! A native of North Charleston, South Carolina this outstanding hooper spent his high school career at Charleston Collegiate where he made a name for himself as a tough guard. Graduating from there, he went on to play JUCO ball at Demark Tech and Moravian Prep. Unfortunately those two stops didn't work out but he was blessed with the opportunity to play at Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina. Persevering through the madness, this resilient brother was able to obtain his bachelors degree from Morris College! Taking a chance at the opportunity to play semi-pro ball, he went on to shine for the Perseverance Panthers of the ABA(American Basketball Association). His excellent play there landed him his first professional basketball contract to play in one of Mexico's top professional basketball leagues and play for Guerros Chatinos De Yaitepec Oaxaca! Tap in for Ep. 67 as we welcome Mr. Trayvon Jefferson to the show! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Building with players from my era is always special because it allows me to get a different perspective on how they saw the game and their journeys. But I'm a student of the game and love soaking up knowledge from the real OG's of the game! We have one of those OG's tapping in with us! Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, this outstanding hooper spent his high school career at Sheepshead Bay High School where he made a name for himself after averaging 27.5 points a game and 10 assists as a senior! In 1990 he was apart of one of the most historic classes in NYC high school basketball history! After tearing up the PSAL, this hooper went on to play briefly at Clarion University in Pennsylvania before finding a home at St. Leo University in the sunshine state! At St. Leo's he went on to become one of the greatest players in school history! Holding the record for all time assist and steals, this baller led the Sunshine State Conference in assist 3 straight seasons! After a Hall Of Fame collegiate career, this brother has gone on to influence his community to a greater level as he continues to teach, coach, train, and pour knowledge into the youth! Tap in with us for Episode 66 as we have the honor of chopping it up with Mr. Joey ‘Magic' Brauer! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We often attribute the success of a basketball player to how well he or she does on the court. We often forget that there is a lot that goes into being an athlete especially a student athlete! Our next guest will be able to provide a clear view on what adversity really is and how to overcome it! A native of Manhasset, Long Island this outstanding hooper played his high school basketball at Manhasset High School where he was a 2-time All-County recipient as well as winning All-conference honors his sophomore season! After a stellar career in high school, this 6'6 hooper went on to play 2 seasons of JUCO ball at Monroe Community College! Becoming a standout player at Monroe, this brother went on to finish his collegiate career at Stony Brook University! Earning a D1 scholarship has always been his goal and he was able to achieve that! Tap in for Ep. 65 as we welcome Mr. Andre Vanterpool to the show! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The ball never really stops bouncing! In the literal sense you may not be actively playing anymore but there are so many pillars in the community that help the ball bounce for the youth! Our next guest is an intricate part of many kids lives in the New York City area! A native from the L.E.S(Lower East Side) of Manhattan this outstanding hooper started his journey at LaSalle High School before taking his talents across the bridge to Jersey City, NJ and attending the historic St. Anthony's High School! After playing a season for the legendary Bob Hurley, this basketball lifer was able to obtain his diploma after finishing up at St. Mary's High School in Jersey City! Back to back 1st Team All Hudson County selection, he went on to play at Notre Dame Prep and went onto to kill the competition at Westchester County Community College! This brother has been attached to the game of basketball for close to 3 decades as you know him now as BG the CEO and Director of one of the best streetball tournaments in NYC, LES Express! Tap in for Ep. 64 as we chop it up with the amazing Brian Gardenhire! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's a beautiful thing how the game of basketball leads you down paths you'd never even imagine and connects you with so many different people! Our next guest is the epitome of what it is to fall in love with this game and do whatever it takes to give back to it! Tap in for Ep. 63 as we chop it up with one of the best trainers and skills development coaches there is! Hailing from Queens, NY - Far Rock to be specific- this outstanding hooper spent his early years hooping at Elmont Memorial High School before transferring to the highly touted Benjamin Cardozo High School in Bayside, NY! After an outstanding high school career he went on to play D2 basketball at Mercy College! After competing one season in the tough ECC(East Coast Conference) he went on to obtain his Bachelor's degree from Lehman College! Being a lover of the game and the consummate teacher this basketball lifer has dedicated his life to training and developing the skills of the young athletes of today! Lock in as we kick it with the CEO of Perfect Your Skills,

This game of basketball has given me the opportunity to forge so many different relationships over my lifetime! This next hooper joining us is the definition of fearless! Meeting this brother in 8th grade and watching him ascend to greatness was a pleasure! This sharp shooting lefty hails from Queens, NY and definitely made a name for himself while playing at the legendary Archbishop Molloy High School. Garnering consecutive Second Team All-CHSAA, as a senior he averaged 15pts, 5 rebounds, and 6 assist! After his stellar high school career he went on to play four great seasons at Iona College. He graduated No. 2 on the all-time 3pt field goals made list and was a gamer, only missing 2 games in his amazing collegiate career! To cap off his basketball career he went on to play professionally in Serbia! Tap in for Ep. 62 as we chop it up with Milan Prodanovic! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's always a beautiful reminder how basketball connects so many people across the world! Doesn't matter if you played at the highest level or just have a passion for the game, basketball will forever be a dot connector! We're continuing to connect the dots and show love to some of the greatest hoopers to ever touch a rock! This week we're headed to the city where basketball was created! Springfield, MA! I was privileged to spend 4 great years there during my college career and was able to obtain my degree! During my travels I forged a friendship with one of Springfield, Massachusetts greatest athletes and unsung heroes! A 2-sport star in football and basketball, this elite hooper won the John ‘Honey' Lahovich award in 2003 which is given to the best player in the region! Life's trials and tribulations will always creep in but it's how you adjust! We'll sit down and tap in with Western Mass great Mike Vaz and go through his journey! From being a highly touted basketball and football player to the pitfalls he experienced as a collegiate athlete to his near death experience as a victim of domestic violence! We'll touch it all! Tap in for Ep. 61 as Mike Vaz stops by to chop it up with us! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're finishing off the week with I think is one of the most unique basketball journeys out there! We going over to the BX to holla at one of the best hoopers to ever come out of that borough! This outstanding hooper played his high school ball at St. Raymond's High School where he made a name for himself in the tough CHSAA(Catholic High School Athletic Association)! After being a major contributor to a team that had multiple Division 1 players, this stud went on to garner a full basketball scholarship to stay home and play at St. John's University! Spending 2 full seasons playing in the Big East, he faced trials and tribulations early on but continued to persevere! Tap in as Ricky Torres stops by to chop it up! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We coming back to y'all on back to back nights! I know it's NBA opening night but tap in before the games start as we bring y'all Ep. 59! We have NYC basketball royalty joining us tonight! This outstanding hooper is Harlem bred and shined at the legendary Rice High School! After being apart of a dominant team that had 5-7 players attend division 1 schools, he went on to play 4 amazing seasons at his father's alma mater, Iona College! Becoming a big time player in the MAAC, he went on to be named to the All-MAAC team 3 consecutive years while garnering 1st team honors his senior season! Completing a legendary career at Iona, where he is second all-time in scoring with 2,034 points (right behind his pops who's 1st lol), this consummate professional has carved out a 16 year professional basketball career playing in Argentina, China, Spain, Greece, and Iran just to name a few! A champion, a MVP, and just a flat out winner! Tap in as Steve Burtt Jr. stops by to chop it up with us! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tap in for Ep. 58 as Malcolm Grant comes back to join us! The originator of the 4Step! We chop it up about this move and how it is becoming a global phenomenon! We also discuss the hardships that professional basketball players face while playing overseas! Racism, late payments, poor living conditions and facilities! Great conversation, tap in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Finishing off this week with a great one for y'all! As I said, this week is the tale of two eras! We tapped in with a great player from the mid 2000's and now we're taking it back to the 90's! This outstanding hooper is a Coney Island legend where he helped lead Grady High School to the 1990 PSAL City Championship! Garnering major attention early on, he was able to secure a full basketball scholarship to stay home and play for the then St. John's Redmen! This talented point guard had an up and down career at St. John's but was a major contributor for four years as he led the team in assist 3 out of 4 seasons! Considered to be one of NYC's Point God's, make sure y'all tap in as Maurice ‘Fresh' Brown joins us to chop it up and discuss his basketball journey! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week is a tale of two eras as we tap in with two amazing guards from the NYC area! First, joining us tomorrow this bonafide hooper played his high school basketball at the storied Christ The King High School where he was named Daily News Defensive Player Of The Year in 2004 and average 16 points and 4 assist as a senior in 2005! Before garnering a 4 year basketball scholarship to the prestigious Columbia University in the Ivy League, this outstanding hooper played a post-grad year at Brewster Academy! Over his 4 year playing career at Columbia University he became the consummate leader and co-captain of the team. Garnering yet another Defensive Player Of The Year award as a junior he finished his career at Columbia University ranking 8th in 3 point field goals made and steals all time! He went on to play his professional basketball in the UK/England! Tap in as Niko Scott chops it up with us! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The momentum has picked up and the love has been crazy! So we're gonna keep this rolling and continue to bring you great conversations from some of the game's greatest players! Tonight we have a Bronx legend joining us! I can vividly remember some heated battles with this brother which made me respect him even more! Hailing from the Bronx this outstanding hooper spent his high school basketball career playing at the legendary Rice High School where as a junior he averaged 18pts and 10reb including 3.5 blks a game not only to follow it up his senior season where he averaged 21pts, 11reb, and 4 blks a game! Garnering All City accolades his junior and senior seasons, this great talent led the Rice Raiders to a 19-7 record and won the city and state championships in 2005-2006! Being named New York Post and New York Daily News Player of the Year as a senior he went on to play Division 1 basketball for the University of Connecticut and finished his stellar collegiate career at Kansas St. University! A bucket and shot blocking menace, our next guest went on to play 10 years professionally overseas in France, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, The Philippines, and Turkey to name a few! He recently retired from the game of basketball and has become a graduate assistant back at his alma mater Kansas St. University. Tap in with us for Episode 55 as we chop it up with the great Curtis Kelly! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As promised, we have a jam packed week full of great stories from some great players! All journeys are different but the ones who persevere and carve out their own lanes always need to be celebrated! Our next guest completely fits that mold! Hailing from Queens, NY this outstanding hooper played his high school basketball at St. Mary's High School in Manhasset, Long Island where he was apart of a team that carried 5 Division 1 players! Being one of the consummate leaders on that team he went on to win MVP of the 2004 Long Island Championships! After averaging 16pts, 3 reb, and 4 dimes a game as a senior he garnered a full scholarship to play Division 1 basketball at Monmouth University! After his time at Monmouth University, he went on to finish his collegiate career at Blinn College where he was the second leading scorer and played in every game! Currently this brother continues to contribute to the game of basketball by refereeing college and high school basketball across the country! Tap in for Episode 54 as we chop it up with Queens great Jon Ager! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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We back at it y'all with a special one for Labor Day! This brother is coming off an amazing summer of hoops! Dominating the NYC streetball circuit and collecting 5 MVP's and 3 championships, it's fair to say this outstanding hooper accomplished some legendary stuff! Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, this elite hooper has worked hard for all his success on the basketball court! A 2012 graduate from West Oaks Academy in Orlando, Fl he made a stop at State Fair Community College in Missouri before taking his talents to University of Tennessee at Martin! As a senior, he poured in 12pts, 6reb, and 4 assist per game and helped his team finish in 1st place in the Ohio Valley Conference! After a stellar collegiate career, this brother went on to play professionally in Spain, Dominican Republic, and Canada! His most recent stop was in Iran during the 2019-2020 season where he averaged 23 points a game with 5 rebounds and 3 assist! Tap in for Episode 52 as we chop it up with Mr. Kedar Edwards! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We back at it and a special brother is joining us! I consider this guy a basketball lifer, Queens legend, and one of the best basketball minds out there! Hailing from Queens, this outstanding hooper was literally a child prodigy! Playing his high school ball down in Ocala, FL for Shores Christian Academy this brother made a name for himself as the quintessential point guard! With the ability to score but find his teammates even better, this basketball lifer accepted a full basketball scholarship to play for DePaul University! After 4 stellar seasons there, he spent time in the NBA D-League before becoming a intricate part to the success of the Halifax Hurricanes out of the NBL Canada! A champion. An all star. One of the best floor generals out there! Tap in with us for Episode 51 as Mr. Cliff Clinkscales stops by and chops it up with us! Great conversation ahead! Don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We started this platform Feb. 1st 2021 and had no idea what direction it was going in. Passion and love for the game has pushed us! 6 months later we're privileged to bring you the 50th episode of ‘Are We Live?' This milestone episode we'll continue to show our love and admiration to the unsung hoopers and former hoopers around the country! ‘Are We Live?' holds a special place for the ‘6th' boro, meaning Westchester County(Mount Vernon, White Plains, and New Rochelle)! Why not have one of the best players to come out of Mt. Vernon to tap in with us and bring us his amazing story! An Archbishop Stepinac High School great, this walking bucket averaged 21 pts, 10 rebs, and 3 steals per game as a junior leading his team to a 17-8 record! Taking his talents to Notre Dame Prep for a season he ranked as the 13th best 5th year player in the country! He was able to garner a Division 1 scholarship where he played for Duquesne University and Fairleigh Dickinson University! After giving out work to the A-10 and NEC he went on to play professionally in Mexico, Iraq, and Qatar! Tap in with us as we chop it with a killer, Mr. Melquan Bolding! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We been moving around the country but of course we haven't forgot where home is! We jumping back in the boro, Queens that is, and tapping in with another basketball lifer! This tremendous hooper spent his high school basketball career playing at the storied Christ the King High School in Queens, NY! His senior season he helped lead that squad to the CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens and New York State championships! After a stellar high school career he went on to be one of the most versatile players to play 4 years at Iona College! Graduating from Iona, he went on to take his talents overseas playing in Austria, Luxembourg, and Portugal! Currently he owns and operates JM Basketball which is an elite training program for adults and youth! Tap in with us as we chop it up with a true hooper, Mr. Justin Marshall. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Why not continue this tour and head over to California and tap in with one of the toughest players to come out of the West coast! This outstanding hooper was a standout player while attending Fresno State University as he garnered freshman of the year and 2nd Team All-WAC(Western Athletic Conference) honors as a sophomore! He was able to turn his stellar collegiate career into a 10 year professional basketball career! 5 of those years he spent in the NBA playing for the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and Minnesota Timberwolves! Currently he's still hooping professionally in one of the top leagues in Mexico! Tap in for Episode 48 as we chop it up with Mr. Greg Smith! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're back it with another goodie folks! Been venturing out the NYC area momentarily with a quick stop in Houston, TX and now we're tapping into Philly! Join us as we welcome a Philly dawg! This outstanding hooper has had an amazing journey through his basketball career! A 2006 graduate of Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, PA, this hooper went on to play his collegiate basketball at University of Maryland-Eastern Shore and finished at American International College! This brother continues to follow his dream as he has played professionally in Armenia, Canada, Hungary, Iraq, and Qatar! Tap in tonight as we welcome Mr. Denzel Jackson to the show! Great conversation ahead, don't miss it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Back at y'all with a first of many more to come! As a native Queens kid and former hooper it has been my goal to deliver flowers to some of the best hoopers to come out of New York City! Since living in Houston, TX for the last 7 years I'd be remised if I didn't tap into the hoop community down here! So let's do it! Tap in as we chop it up with Wheatley High School 2012 great and present guard for the new professional basketball team The Houston Push, Mr. Ruston Hayward! We'll discuss his unique basketball journey and he'll provide great perspective on the culture of Houston hoops! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ohhhhhh we have another goodie for y'all tonight! Another real one with a unique journey through the basketball world! Join us as we bring y'all Episode 45 of ‘Are We Live?' and one of the 6th boro's best ever joins us! This outstanding hooper spent 4 years at White Plains High School in Weschester, NY where he made a name for himself as a tough competitor and straight bucket! After a stellar career at White Plains he went on to play 4 amazing seasons at Division 2 Post University in Waterbury, CT! Being one of the most athletic and scrappy guards in the CACC(Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference), this hooper was a natural born leader! Finishing up at Post University, he went on to play professionally overseas for a brief moment before coming back home to his alma mater(White Plains High School) to coach the varsity basketball team! Tap in as we welcome Mr. Spencer Smith to

We're fresh off vacation and back at it with another great conversation for y'all! Tap in with us as we chop it up with a Brooklyn great! This outstanding hooper is part of a long lineage of players coming from the storied basketball program at St. Raymond's High School in the Bronx! After tearing up the CHSAA he earned a 4 year basketball scholarship to play at West Virginia University where he played for the legendary Bob Huggins! As a 4 year starter playing in the tough Big East conference, he was a leader and kept his team in the NCAA tournament every season! Finishing his time at WVU, he unfortunately didn't get drafted in the 2012 NBA draft but has parlayed his stellar college career into a 8 year professional basketball career playing overseas in Austria, Czech Republic, and Greece to name a few! Check out Episode 44 as we rap with Mr. Darryl ‘Truck' Bryant! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We have another goodie y'all! Tap in with us for Episode 43 as we bring y'all a conversation with basketball royalty! This amazing hooper is a Queens native but played his high school ball at New Rochelle High School and was named the school's Athlete of the Year as a senior! Taking his talents to Niagara University he suffered a brutal foot injury that cut his freshmen season short but allowed him to retain a year of eligibility! The following season he started all 33 games and took the MAAC by storm! Earning All-conference first team two years in a row he completely destroyed the MAAC and went on to play his senior season as a Auburn Tiger! After completing a stellar collegiate career this brother went on to play professionally in Cypress, Canada, China, and Spain! Catch this great conversation with Mr. Antoine Mason! If the name sounds familiar, it does for a reason! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app