HBSML - How Basketball Saved My Life

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

In this video, we appreciate the basketball knowledge (among other things) of this 7 yr old, as we dive into Space Jam a new legacy, the difference between the iphone and the cell phone, and many more! Check it out now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

Kenny 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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

Check 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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

Sheridan Ramsey talks about being a walk-on and how she reached the prestigious Oklahoma University from a small club in Tulsa. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

Tihon 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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

Jordan 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! ---------------------------- SHOW NOTES ---------------------------- 1:55 Nikki Teasley introduction 2:34 First annual HBSML Basketball camp 6:00 They wouldn't let me play but one day they did and I gave the guys buckets 8:45 Playing for the boys and girls club team and going to play AAU 10:10 None of my brothers can beat me 12:40 When did you first start feeling like you were cold 15:28 When did you start getting recruited (every college in the country was calling) 20:10 Make life decisions with your heart 22:48 I went through depression at North Carolina 26:00 Staying great is tough 27:28 How long were you depressed 31:25 What led to your depression 34:10 I left the tar heels and went back home to work construction 36:22 When did you become a WNBA prospect 37:45 Basketball never hurt me, but people have 40:00 I got drafted 5th overall 42:00 Playing with Lisa Leslie as a rookie 43:50 My team would beat Candace Parker's team 45:00 Winning a championship my rookie year 49:15 Winning all-star game MVP 50:15 Lisa Leslie called you the female Magic Johnson 54:40 WNBA Players need to get paid more money 58:03 Have the WNBA play before the NBA like JV/Varsity 1:02:55 How are you helping your 14 AAU teams 1:06:45 Social Justice in America 1:15:15 Family keeps me going 1:19:36 People fear what they don't understand 1:22:05 Ball signing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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 gives you an in-depth look at how he got to where he's at today. ---------------------------- SHOW NOTES ---------------------------- 1:45 How'd you get started hooping 3:00 My first league was the YMCA league 7:48 Playing for my first AAU team 9:00 Watching film at an early age 13:45 Trae Young used to watch film of All-Star PG's 16:50 Going from being the man to sitting on the bench with Marcus Smart 19:10 Focusing on football because I wasn't playing on my AAU team 20:10 Playing 17U since a 13-year-old 25:15 Giving up on track because of the short shorts 30:10 Playing varsity as a freshman 32:25 getting ranked 34:20 My first letter was from Wichita State as a freshman 37:30 Choosing to transfer to a Prep School after freshman year 41:10 Going to a high school that everyone knows 41:27 Ball is life was just getting started 48:58 My friend past away and his dad gave me his blessing to replace him in Lebron James camp 51:10 Relationships are eveything 58:23 Learning to play with different players in different roles 59:30 Doing whatever the coach NEEDS 1:05:00 Playing against top tier talent in practice while NCAA D1 schools are in your practice 1:07:05 Appearance matters when getting recruited (Eyebrow slits scared coaches away) 1:11:30 My lil bro came calling and I had a decision to make 1:12:20 Deciding to transfer out of Oklahoma University 1:13:10 It was supposed to be me and Buddy Hield running the show 1:15:25 Bet on yourself but be educated in your approach 1:18:55 I hurt my back but I saw my mother get up everyday 1:22:10 Understanding the politics of the NCAA 1:22:55 I didn't know how to handle the spotlight when I transferred to Monmouth 1:25:00 Getting suspended at Monmouth gave me a chance to get back on track 1:28:32 Going to the NIT and beating high major colleges 1:32:16 I went to college with no goals 1:33:22 College is a job interview for your professional career 1:36:10 Graduating with a communication degree and making my grandmother proud 1:38:10 Going to the Milwaukee Bucks tryout 1:40:00 Trying out for Indiana Pacers G-League team 1:42:06 After practice I asked the coaches what I can do to make the team and they told me 1:45:00 I made the team and told them about my injuries 1:46:00 They put my ankles back in socket 1:48:07 I messed up with the drug policy 1:49:45 I chose to change my narrative and go get a job 1:52:40 If you want to be a hooper you have to change your circle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! ------------------------------------------------------ SHOW NOTES ------------------------------------------------------ 1:50 Where are you from coach 3:40 Being all state in basketball and baseball 5:25 Realizing he couldn't play both sports in college 6:18 Junior College stories 8:08 Practicing after a game due to a loss 11:11 Who put the ball in your hands 14:40 What's the difference between baseball shape and basketball shape 15:50 Which sport gets you better prepared for basketball 17:40 Playing for a scholarship and I couldn't shoot 19:49 Learning how to shoot with bad eyesight 26:00 Shooting is confidence and feel 28:30 Being a pure shooter 31:50 Cant make 7/10 fts than don't shoot 3's 32:20 Three point license drill 34:20 Using your shooting ability as a decoy 36:00 Work on your strengths as well as your weaknesses 39:43 Bringing basketball to my baseball college 41:40 I met my wife at Newman University 44:00 This is my 23rd year coaching 45:00 NCAA Clock 46:10 Learning how to lose before winning how to win 49:05 Fun vs rewarding 52:18 How did you end up in Oklahoma from Wichita 53:40 Deer Creek almost didn't let me out of my contract 55:20 Why leave your Mount St Mary's for Norman North after so much success 57:45 Any thoughts of coaching college 1:00:45 Wouldn't mind coaching boys again 1:01:18 I wouldn't mind being an assistant 1:06:22 Adjusting my coaching philosophy 1:08:10 Ball signing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! ---------------------------------------- SHOW NOTES ---------------------------------------- 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 a therapist 10:20 My brother was a basketball coach for 20 years 12:20 NAIA deals with a lot of transfers 13:35 Being a players coach 14:10 How you got started hooping 15:20 Your mom said no more football 16:10 Your mom did you a favor 16:30 The difference between assistants and head coaches 21:00 Don't make basketball your identity 22:45 Kobe Bryant didn't make basketball his identity 26:00 Giving 10 years of your life to basketball 27:00 Learning from my older siblings 29:40 when did you realize you were going to play college basketball 33:00 Who did you play against that busted your tail in NAIA 35:40 Junior College is a chance to resell yourself 37:50 what do you like for when recruiting 40:45 What can players expect from you as a coach 42:50 My specialty is getting guys back to where they once were 45:44 NBA Bubble talk 48:10 How did basketball save your life 49:30 I had a 1.9 GPA before high school basketball 50:25 What message do you have for coaches and players --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! ----------------------- SHOW NOTES ------------------------ 2:08 Playing football in Germany 5:30 Everybody played 6:00 What experience did you get from playing football overseas 8:56 Moving back to America and playing football 11:58 2 carries 80+ Yrds 2 touchdowns 13:10 Made a name for myself on defense in High School 15:00 College interests 16:30 De-committing to Emporia 16:55 High school GPA 19:15 Official college football visits 21:35 Taking the academic scholarship and walking on at Langston University 25:00 Getting in trouble at Langston 29:00 working my way back to good graces 30:17 Transferring from Langston to OU 36:50 Walk ons are not treated equal 39:30 Spring game had the media buzzing 43:00 They tried everything not to start me 44:25 Staying ready 48:30 Developmental workouts 52:15 You're the guy now 53:50 Getting walk-on treatment 56:00 I got my scholarship after I got injured 57:25 Responding to my injuries 1:03:50 Getting an NFL agent 1:04:40 Competing with Adrian Peterson 1:05:00 Draft Combine 1:05:35 Getting a call from the Seattle Seahawks 1:08:20 Failing my physical 1:09:30 Dallas Cowboys mini camp 1:11:04 Second Surgery 1:11:58 CFL camp/tryouts 1:14:00 One more pro day, then I hung it up 1:15:00 Putting my energy into something else 1:20:00 Closing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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 your time 5:45 Who did you get your height from 6:35 What do you think would've been the outcome if you started hooping later 7:55 Parents wouldn't let me play football 8:30 Kids should play up 9:25 when did you catch up to the competition 11:00 what did you do to get on NCAA D1 radar 11:55 Missing my prom 13:30 My school GPA 14:25 The game's global 15:00 playing for the national team 15:45 who was recruiting? 16:23 Sam Bradford could've played basketball 18:40 Transferring to Baylor University 20:45 was the NBA always a goal 22:00 how did you prepare for the NBA 23:25 college athletes should be getting paid 27:25 The first time you picked yourself on 2K 29:20 places you were able to see because of basketball 33:30 when did you feel like you were about to be a lottery pick 35:20 who's your favorite player? 36:06 Tim Duncan gave me buckets 38:00 I failed to set goals 39:00 After I got drafted 39:26 Why did getting traded affect you so much 41:16 top 3 fav NBA teammates 43:40 guarding Kevin Durant 45:10 Lebron James & Laker championship 51:25 What has basketball done for you 52:18 I should've gotten a physical therapy degree 53:20 What message do you have for the upcoming hoopers 55:20 ONE MORE THING --- PAY ATTENTION – EMBRACE THE SKIN YOURE IN --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW NOTES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2:28 Archer's Network of podcasts 7:55 Howd you get started hooping 9:30 Which sport was your first love 12:18 Late bloomer 13:45 Me and my high school coach aint get along 14:38 Getting kicked off my high school team 18:30 the coaches that didn't play us in high school 19:54 Going to the AIR FORCE 21:05 getting out the AIR FORCE and trying out for University Central Oklahoma 22:48 Leaving UCO and trying out for different colleges 24:00 Signing to Hilsdale Christian College 24:45 Bringing other players to play with me 27:55 Winning a championship as a player 29:10 Winning a championship as a coach 30:00 go where they want you 31:20 What was your biggest task as a coach 32:15 Talking to my daughter while playing in a game 33:30 When I went to recruit in Texas what did I look at 35:00 Playing soccer in college 39:00 What's the next move 40:25 stay at home dad --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

Katelynn 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! ------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW NOTES ------------------------------------------------------------ 1:35 Mike Young Tribute 2:45 How'd you get started hooping 7:20 When did you fall in love with basketball 10:50 When did you start getting recruited 12:07 Explain why its okay to play with more than 1 AAU teams 14:00 When did you peak physically 15:20 Committing to play college basketball 18:35 When you first got to Oklahoma State University 20:20 How did you prepare after freshman year of college 21:20 Your favorite shot 21:50 When did you feel like you were a WNBA prospect 22:35 Breaking your arm 23:30 Being able to dunk 26:30 Junior year, coming off of injury 27:30 Winning the NIT 29:08 WNBA team are interested now 30:00 What did you study in college 32:45 senior year in college 33:30 Deciding to take your game to the next level 35:40 Getting drafted by the New York Liberty 36:16 WNBA is a business 38:00 Being unprepared/underdeveloped 40:00 You wish you went to San Antonio 40:40 I couldn't get traded 42:30 Going overseas 45:00 Players in the WNBA that don't belong 45:30 Pros and Cons of WNBA and Overseas 50:27 When did you walk away from basketball? 51:05 Relationship advice 53:00 Did you contemplate a comeback 53:45 Getting a job after basketball 54:35 Did you thinking of starting an AAU program 58:20 Owning your own business 59:30 Business advice 1:00:00 WNBA Champion Nikki Teasly basketball camp in Norman, OK 1:02:15 Did you gain confidence from playing basketball 1:03:20 Starting a basketball program for youth girls 1:04:20 Message for the aspiring hoopers 1:05 Ball signing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

In 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! Show Notes 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 PG's in Trae's life 5:00 Preaching to Trae about being the best 5:45 When did you realize you were good? 6:00 battling against Desmond Mason 7:23 Coming from a family of hoopers 8:10 pulling skills from different family members 9:00 playing 1 on 1 against dad 9:52 Did Trae ever beat his dad? 10:40 working out at the YMCA 11:10 Giving Jamal Tinsley buckets 11:30 Ray waiting to get drafted 12:20 Training camp with the Houston Rockets to play behind Steve Francis 12:55 deciding to go overseas 14:50 when did you hang up your shoes 15:20 getting injured 16:30 Trae playing ball in Europe 17:53 Kellen McCoy 18:23 moving back to Oklahoma 18:40 going through depression 20:00 guidance/dual citizenship 21:06 Two Americans per team 22:24 coaching to get out of depression 22:35 giving NBA players buckets 23:00 How to get out of depression 23:48 getting your degree 24:14 talking to kids 25:05 life after basketball 25:45 finding a career Trae Young questions 26:15 training Trae seriously 27:10 Falling in love with Blake Griffin 28:00 Trae meeting Chauncy Billups, Tyron Lue, and Chris Paul as a kid 29:00 Trae taking pictures with my kids 30:30 It was already in him 31:10 Video coordinator breaking down videos of top PG's for Trae 33:24 when did you realize Trae was a special basketball player 34:20 Trae Middle school days 35:34 Heart to heart with Trae about expanding his reach 36:30 Playing for the Tulsa bulldog 37:30 Removing the shelter 39:00 Playing for Mokan Elite 39:45 Jay-z and Dame Dash reference 41:00 understanding the game from a deeper level 42:20 Basketball camps to go to 43:14 Not good to start going to camps too early 44:20 when did you find out he was special 48:00 Blue bloods (Kansas, Kentucky, Duke…) 49:00 Trae meets Michael Porter Jr 50:00 Playing for Mokan Elite 51:10 NIKE EYBL 52:10 Drake sends OVO Jordans, Trae meets Lil Wayne, goes backstage with Migos 53:00 NIKE sends top players to the Bahamas 54:00 Calipari recruiting Trae 55:33 Duke brotherhood 55:55 Bill Self and Kansas 56:15 Coach Kruger of Oklahoma called us everyday 57:10 Dad did not want OU but Trae did 58:00 Why Trae did not go to Kansas 59:15 Why Trae did not go to Duke 59:55 Why Trae did not go to Kentucky 1:02:30 calling every coach to decline offer 1:03:50 why Trae Chose Oklahoma University 1:06:00 might get drafted 1:07:15 Can other parents replicate what you did 1:10:10 shout out to OU 1:11:35 Trae got on my nerves to go to the gym 1:14:25 Trae reads all his criticisms 1:15:15 Trae marveled at being an all-star his 2ndyear 1:16:40 Trae got tired of taking pictures with NBA players 1:17:30 TY Elite AAU team 1:21:30 Putting NPS athletes in Adidas shoes 1:21:50 Younger son Timmy Young 1:22:45 Timmy Hanging out with Shaq 1:24:40 Timmy taking pictures with Kobe and Kevin Hart 1:25:00 Trae Young new gym 1:26:00 Advice for parents 1:28:50 what the show is about --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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. -------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW NOTES -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 flight become something special 6:53 Starting as a Freshman on varsity 9:15 How hard was it being a freshman on varsity 11:00 Addressing the doubts that came with being on varsity 12:00 How did Freshmen year turn out? 15:15 State championship matchups 16:45 Reactions to losing in state as a freshman 18:30 Winning state as a sophomore 28:30 College offers 32:24 Picking Texas state 34:00 freshmen year in college coming off the bench 38:35 sophomore year in college now you're starting 40:27 Covid-19 stopped my NCAA tournament run 42:00 offseason/pandemic and how you stayed ready 43:27 Your favorite player and why 45:18 who's your goat 46:10 Message for upcoming players 47:50 ball signing 48:24 whats next after college --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW NOTES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 guys that are 6 years older 6:45 First love (sport) 11:45 Playing tackle football in middle school 12:40 Lifting weights in middle school 15:05 When did you first get ranked 15:45 Moving to receiver to make it to the NFL 17:45 playing varsity as a freshman 20:00 Football players coming to play basketball 22:45 How long did you play football 24:50 What offers did you get before signing to Oklahoma University 27:30 Freshmen year at Oklahoma University 28:20 Getting in trouble as a freshman 29:00 learning from the scout team 29:50 Why did you get in trouble 31:15 Being $150K in student loan debt 33:33 Sophomore year in college (I've arrived) 34:15 OU stadium 36:00 Don't get tackled 37:40 Junior year/breaking records 40:00 getting injured 42:30 Combine/pro day 44:45 Getting hurt as a rookie with the Detroit Lions 46:00 sophomore year (the comeback season) 46:48 Injury number 2 48:00 Walking away on your own terms 50:15 talking about the franchise tag 51:40 Setting up businesses for your retirement 54:30 Book recommendations by Ryan Broyles 58:50 consumer mindset 59:45 Making money work for you 01:01 Ryan Broyles restaurant business 01:03:45 What message do you have for the viewers 01:06:00 Key takeaways 01:07:00 What businesses have you failed at 01:07:55 HBSML Ball signing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1:44 what we learned from season 1 5:09 Season 2 and what to expect & future guests 9:47 HBSML Merchandise 10:10 NBA Bubble –Not having fans— 12:52 Players that showed out in the bubble Devin Booker TJ Warren 15:30 Jimmy Butler Vs TJ Warren Round 1 17:30 Damian Lillard is point god 21:30 Who should join Lillard in Portland? 24:30 Will Mike Dantoni (coach of the rockets) get fired? 26:00 Playoff Round 1 matchups 28:00 Luka Doncic game winner, Kawhi switching off him 31:30 NBA Awards 36:20 The first ever HBSML Girls basketball Camp with Nikki Teasly --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

In 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 next level. This episode is filled with a lot of great gems that you won't want to miss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

Coach 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 the best decision for his career. Hartman made some great strides into his professional stint before suffering a knee injury that would sideline him for good. Carlin is as resilient and respectable as they come, so he quickly rose through the coaching ranks. Poised to make his head coaching debut someday, he currently sits at Lon Kruger's right hand. I know you're tempted to, so dive in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

Jozsef 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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

"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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

Officer 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

I 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

"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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

Check out our new segment, NBA Meme games as we discuss some of the most popular memes like "start, bench, cut" and "one gotta go." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

Coach 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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

In 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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support

With 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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbsml/support