Podcasts about Luol Deng

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 139-126 win over the New York Knicks on Derrick Rose Night. On a night honoring the retirement of Bulls and Chicago sports legend Derrick Rose, Zach LaVine and Coby White went OFF. Peck, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdue discuss the huge third quarter surge that led the Bulls to victory after the halftime ceremony. Plus, what did tonight mean for Rose and for Bulls fans? Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night!

In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Blair Academy head coach Joe Mantegna shares his insights on teaching the game and radical transparency.Since arriving at Blair in 1999, Mantegna has transformed the school into a national prep basketball powerhouse. Under his leadership, Blair boasts an impressive record of 464-159, securing 16 Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) titles and 21 trips to the NJ prep “A” state finals, with state championships in 2009, 2011, 2014, 2019, and 2024.Blair's program has produced six NBA players, including Luol Deng '03 and Charlie Villanueva '03, who both played in the 2003 McDonald's All-American Game. Additionally, nine Blair alums have participated in the NCAA Final Four, with three winning National Championships. Over 80 players have moved on to Division I rosters, while ten have played professionally overseas. Many former players also coach at the NBA, NCAA, and prep school levels.Before Blair, Coach Mantegna was an assistant coach at four colleges, including Boston University and Lehigh University. His extensive coaching experience also includes international success. In 2023, he helped lead the South Sudan Men's National Team to three wins at the World Cup in Manila, a historic achievement for African basketball, qualifying them for the 2024 Paris Olympics. At the Olympics, South Sudan became the second African nation to ever win a basketball game.Mantegna's international coaching accolades include guiding the USA team at the 2022 NIKE Hoop Summit to victory and assisting South Sudan to a fifth-place finish at the 2021 FIBA AfroBasket. He also played a key role in South Sudan's qualification for the 2023 FIBA World Championships in Asia. Additionally, Mantegna served as the defensive coordinator for the U.S.-Select U-18 team at the Albert Schweitzer Games in Germany in 2014 and 2016, later becoming the head coach in 2018.

This week we got a Bulls staple on the pod, as Luol Deng joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. As a kid who grew up in South Sudan and then Egypt, Luol looks back on his journey from Africa to Great Britain to America. He recounts how Coach K got him to come to Duke and discusses his Blue Devil experience. Luol also reflects on being one of the longest tenured Bulls ever, and looks back at those talented Bulls teams led by Derrick Rose — and just how special that stretch was for Chicago. He also touches on South Sudan's performance in the Paris Olympics. Luol's story is can't miss — tune in! Growing up in Africa, learning basketball from Manute Bol (3:09) Coming to America, playing with Charlie Villanueva in high school (11:23) Choosing to go to Duke, losing in the Final Four to UConn (21:25) Getting drafted by the Bulls, knowing about MJ's legacy (28:15)2010s Bulls core with Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah (33:06)Heat-Bulls rivalry, legendary LeBron matchups (43:54) 2024 Paris Olympics, leading the South Sudan basketball federation (1:17:55) About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Verno and KOC discuss the U.S. men's basketball team defeating South Sudan and how Bam Adebayo's strong play can carry over to the upcoming season with the Heat (01:22). They then discuss Luol Deng's personal involvement with the South Sudan team, and Verno explains why the men's 3x3 basketball team isn't led by current players in the NBA. Next, the guys discuss the recent news of Gordon Hayward's retirement, Jarrett Allen's extension, and Luke Kennard returning to the Grizzlies (25:57). Lastly, the guys open up the mailbag and answer some listener questions (34:54). Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an email at nbamailbag@gmail.com! Or you can send the guys a tweet @ChrisVernonShow and @KevinOConnorNBA! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JD starts the show with his thoughts on Joey Loperfido's first outing as a Blue Jay, the other new faces on the team, and the fan experience (00:00). After, former NBA and Canada Basketball Men's Senior Team player Nik Stauskas joins the show to talk about Canada Basketball's chemistry, FIBA RJ Barrett and Dillon Brooks, THAT loss to Venezuela in 2015, pressure in playing in tournaments, and what this Olympics means to Kelly Olynyk and Dwight Powell (06:25). After, JD talks Luol Deng and the NFL Hall of Fame Game (35:05).   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Marlins general manager and former White Sox assistant director of baseball operations Kim Ng to discuss the importance of front office transparency with fans, her role as a senior advisor of the new Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball league and a variety of other topics. Bernstein and Holmes then listened and reacted to Bears coach Matt Eberflus describe how rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is making "big strides" in his development. Later, they discussed former Bulls forward Luol Deng's efforts to build the South Sudan men's basketball program.

South Sudan — the world's youngest nation — endured the longest civil war in Africa. Now, in their debut Olympic Games, its men's basketball team is helping the country forge a new identity.BBC Africa Sport journalist Kelvin Kimathi explains South Sudan's meteoric rise in basketball -- and how the national team almost beat the United States in an exhibition match a week before the Olympics. Luol Deng, a former NBA and Chicago Bulls star, is widely credited with revolutionising basketball in the country. He tells us about his work leading the South Sudan Basketball Federation, the potential he saw in his countrymen, and how he funded basketball programmes to create a pipeline of talent. We also hear from Olympic team member Khaman Maluach, who grew up as a refugee in neighbouring Uganda. The 17-year-old explains how a chance encounter led him to basketball. Finally, basketball fans from South Sudan tell us about the pride they feel watching their player succeed internationally. During the Opening Ceremony in Paris, which featured performances from Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, international commentators cited the men's basketball team as South Sudan's big hope in the Games. In their opening match, South Sudan defeated Puerto Rico 90-79. But their debut appearance wasn't without hiccups. Players said they were "disrespected" after organisers played the wrong national anthem at the start of their match.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk Presenter: William Lee Adams Producer: Mora Morrison Editor: Verity Wilde

In a recent development, former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas has issued a heartfelt apology to Luol Deng and the people of South Sudan following his controversial comments. Arenas' remarks sparked outrage and highlighted the need for unity and understanding within the Black and African communities.

Amin Elhassan joins the show to discuss the intricacies of the comments from Gilbert Arenas and Paul Pierce toward South Sudan's basketball team ahead of their matchup with Team USA and Luol Deng's response to those comments. We examine how Luol took the high road, the xenophobia soaked into what they said, the racism these players have faced over the years, and the Top 5 People Who Make Amin Feel Like a Piece of Shit. Then, Greg finally gets his chance to question Ron Magill's Africa story, and Deshawn Foster gets off to rough start as a Big 10 Head Coach. Plus, it's time for Thursday Thunder, a show spelling bee, and, as we discuss our Olympic sport coverage draft, Jeremy ruins everything with wokeness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back in the studio together after several weeks away.  We talk about the importance of South Sudan's near victory over the US in a warmup Olympic basketball and admire the commitment of Luol Deng (and our friend, Jacob Ross) to the effort to improve conditions in the country.   We discuss the value of maintaining your individuality rather than adopting the persona of any group. Unless you can be Batman, maybe just be yourself and think for yourself.  We also touch on accounts of a serial abuser with many connections to the fitness industry.  Do you have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #onegoodquestion. Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com https://www.thirdstreetbarbell.com/ and subscribe for updates about our apparel line at goodcompanyapparel.com https://3sb.co/! Local memberships and international fresh fits! Get early access to our NEXT DROP! Check out our podcast website: 50percentfacts.com https://www.50percentfacts.com/ 50% Facts is a Spreaker Prime podcast on OCN – the Obscure Celebrity Network. Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) https://www.instagram.com/silentmikke/ and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). https://www.instagram.com/thejimmcd/ Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Sam McDonald and Sebastian Brambila. Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts-with-silent-mike-jim-mcd--5538735/support. 

The Ringer's Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann connect to discuss their final thoughts on NBA summer league, designate their own “first team” from Vegas, and break down Team USA's Achilles' heel in the Olympics. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann Producer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Go Big or Go HomeGrowing up in the rural countryside near Lafayette, Indiana, Dr. Trent Rogers, the Dean of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies and Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek at Cedarville University, has always embraced the mindset of giving his best or not bothering at all.Hear his story or join him in the studio on this week's Cedarville Stories Podcast.Hailing from a background where hard work was valued, Trent stood out as a high school athlete who always played to win, whether he was on the football field or running hurdles on the track.Not surprisingly, Trent's dedication to giving his all spilled over into his preparation for a career in Christian ministry. During his time in college, he delved deep into the study of ancient and classical Greek language and literature, believing that if he was to teach the Bible, he should be able to read it in its original language. This unwavering commitment to his calling drove him to pursue graduate and post-graduate degrees.Even as he immersed himself in his studies, Trent maintained an active lifestyle and pushed himself to excel in different arenas. He took up powerlifting and went on to break three bench press world records, including an impressive lift of 670 pounds in 2008.Before finding his way to Cedarville, Ohio, where he has been serving for the past decade, Trent's unique combination of academic pursuit and strength training led him to work as a personal trainer for professional athletes like Luol Deng of the Chicago Bulls and Devin Hester of the Chicago Bears.To discover more about how Trent's unwavering commitment to excellence has been a guiding force in his life and work, tune in to his inspiring Cedarville Story.https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c16681a

On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff and Tony Gill discuss Ayo Dosunmu scoring his career high for second time in three games but in a loss to the Houston Rockets (1:00). They break down the limbo the Bulls are in and the struggles they are having getting to a .500 record (9:30). And they discuss if Bulls management is seeing the same things the fans and media are to make the necessary changes this offseason (14:00). Later in the podcast, the trio discusses the difference in rooting for the Kirk Hinrich, Ben Gordon, Luol Deng-era Bulls and the current Bulls (26:52) and whether Minnesota shooting guard Anthony Edwards should be getting the Michael Jordan comparisons (33:42).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Tekknikai bonyodalmak miatt kicsikét később töltődött föl a föltöltendő, már elnézést. 00:16 Ki az az Uj Péter? Végre egyszer ránk hivatkoznak! Ez a stílus csak az árkokat mélyíti.  05:02 A piros aranyat se szereted? A Síp utcai sóletfesztivált? Hogy főznek a Pride-on?  09:44 Sun City BBQ. A rettegett bajcsi alaplé. 12:15 A magyar gasztrofesztiválok alfajai. A szomolyai cseresznyefesztivál. 16:22 Glampingelés Szlovéniában. Egyáltalán mi számít glampingnek? VIII. Henrik, Dzsingisz Kán és Nagy Sándor glampingezik. 21:20 A dézsa a lényeg. Szafariglamp. Noszvaj  a glampingmekka, cabinporncsimborasszó és treehousenonpluszultra. 25:39 A Stílusos Vidéki Éttermiségben sajnos pont glamp nincs. Glampelés Orbán Ráhellel. Mennyit lehet lopni egy jurtából? Üzbég glampek.  A túlságosan kisuvickolt szamarkandi mauzóleumsor és a buharai minaret, amit, amit Dzsingisz Kán sem rombolt le. 30:26 Dzsingisz kán Buharában. Dzsingisz kán és a gasztronómia. Lószasimi és dekokció. 34:22 Kelemen Anna betérése a Fideszbe. Kis Grófó és Győzike betérése a Fideszbe. Norbi és a lövöldözős Orbán. 38:04 A Hitgyüli hogy tért be? A Peak Hit-en túl. 40:06 Dél-Szudán elhülyéskedte Puerto Ricót. Manute Bol, Gheorghe Muresan és Jorge González, aki egy sérülés miatt végül nem játszott az NBA-ben. 45:16 Tudnak kosarazni a nagyon magas emberek? Gigantizmus, azaz akromegália. Luol Deng, aki összerakta a válogatottat. Ausztrál-szudáni focista és futó. 47:50 Rögbivébét nézed? Jonah Lomu szépen szaladgált. A nagy 1895-ös összeveszés. 50:47 Rögbi és apartheid. Az 1995-ös győzelem. Uruguayi pampabíbicek, 55:20 Walesi bányászrögbi. Lomu tongai származású volt. Román tongaiak és Apjok Jenő Nagybányáról. A grúz rögbicsoda. Mussolini labdajátéka és a calcio storico. 59:47 Franciaország-Új-Zéland. Rögbihaka. Kosárhaka A haka fejlődése. Sipi tau a Siva tau ellen A rögbijátékosok növekedése. Jonah Lomu 196 volt, Usain Bolt 195 centis. Wales-Fidzsi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Title: Luol Deng and the Remarkable Transformation of South Sudan Basketball: A Journey to the FIBA World CupIntroductionIn the realm of basketball, stories of resilience, determination, and transformation often resonate as much as the final buzzer-beating shots. One such remarkable tale has been unfolding in the heart of Africa, under the leadership of former NBA star Luol Deng. As the president of the South Sudan Basketball Federation, Deng has been orchestrating a basketball revolution, turning the fledgling nation's basketball program into one of Africa's finest.From the NBA Hardwood to the Heart of AfricaAfter an illustrious 15-year career in the NBA, Luol Deng's path to retirement took a surprising turn. Instead of relishing in the post-NBA leisure, Deng embarked on a journey that would redefine his legacy. A product of South Sudan, Deng's personal story is intertwined with the struggle for survival, resilience, and triumph against adversity. It's no surprise, then, that Deng chose to channel his energy towards transforming the basketball landscape in his homeland.Building from ScratchWhen Deng took over as the president of the South Sudan Basketball Federation, he faced the colossal challenge of building a basketball program from scratch. The nation, which gained independence in 2011, had no established basketball infrastructure. But Deng's vision was clear – he aimed to provide the youth of South Sudan with a platform for growth, development, and opportunity.The Road to the FIBA World CupJust four years after Deng's appointment, the South Sudan national basketball team, nicknamed the Bright Stars, achieved an astonishing feat – they qualified for the FIBA World Cup. This remarkable journey from a nation with minimal basketball history to the global stage is a testament to Deng's unwavering commitment and the dedication of South Sudanese athletes.Challenges and TriumphsThe road to the FIBA World Cup wasn't without its challenges. Deng and his team had to overcome financial constraints, logistical hurdles, and the lack of resources that often plague developing basketball nations. However, their resilience mirrored the spirit of the South Sudanese people, and they triumphed through sheer determination.Inspiration for OthersLuol Deng's journey with the South Sudan national basketball team serves as an inspiration to basketball communities worldwide. His story is a reminder that with vision, dedication, and a commitment to making a difference, even the most challenging circumstances can be transformed into success stories.A Call to Action: Nigeria Basketball Federation Take NoteAs we celebrate the remarkable achievement of South Sudan's basketball program under Luol Deng's leadership, we're compelled to reflect on our own context. Nigeria, a basketball-loving nation with immense talent, stands at a crossroads. The achievements of South Sudan underscore the potential for transformation and success. The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Luol Deng and his team, prioritizing the development of Nigerian basketball from the grassroots level to the global stage.ConclusionLuol Deng's journey with the South Sudan national basketball team is more than a sports story – it's a narrative of hope, resilience, and transformation. As the Bright Stars prepare for the FIBA World Cup, their success reverberates across Africa and beyond. Let's applaud Deng's leadership, celebrate the triumphs of South Sudan, and challenge ourselves to elevate the status of basketball in Nigeria, just as Luol Deng has done for his homeland.Like and SubscribeThanks For Listening and Follow us on Facebook, Youtube and Twitterhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6htWo_bRim0tbQl-A5ckwhttps://www.facebook.com/RealTalkwithKingsleyhttps://twitter.com/KOgwudire

Pacers summer league coach Jannero Pargo joins us to discuss how he approaches the roster as a coach, guys like Mathurin and Nemhard playing in summer league, his time in the NBA, why Luol Deng was an underrated player in his playing career, how much does Rick Carlisle and others on the coaching staff voice their opinions, thoughts on Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard, his ball skills these days & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 25:41 – Back from the long holiday weekend, Jannero Pargo joining us later in the show, what happened to Romeo Langford, Joey Chestnut reigns supreme at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Alex Palou is in a groove, NASCAR in Chicago visually was very cool 25:42 – 28:20– Morning Checkdown 28:21 – 44:16 – Tyrese Haliburton signs max extension with the Pacers, Bruce Brown, Obi Toppin, what the extension for Haliburton could mean long-term for the Pacers, Bruce Brown's impact 44:17 – 1:08:38 – Pacers trade for Obi Toppin for two future second-round picks, Jarace Walker, Jake goes down a Pulp Fiction rabbit hole, Pacers starting five projections, Damian Lillard's situation in Portland, Oshae Brissett signs with the Celtics, Joey Chestnut's day after, Morning Checkdown 1:08:39 – 1:29:22 – Pacers summer league coach Jannero Pargo on how he approaches the roster as a coach, guys like Mathurin and Nemhard playing in summer league, his time in the NBA, why Luol Deng was an underrated player in his playing career, how much does Rick Carlisle and others on the coaching staff voice their opinions, thoughts on Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard, his ball skills these days 1:29:23 – 1:30:17 –  Kansas, Isaiah Rodgers/Rashod Berry suspension 1:30:18 – 2:01:26 – We get Kevin's thoughts on the Isaiah Rodgers/Rashod Berry suspensions for gambling on games, how were the bets discovered, Isaiah Rodgers missing a golden opportunity in his NFL career, did his $1,000 O/U bet on a Colts running back tip off the sportsbooks, Dallis Flowers now has a golden opportunity, Morning Checkdown 2:01:27 – 2:11:34 – Pop Quiz 2:11:35 – 2:19:24 – Pam Frenzel joins us to discuss the relationship between her son and soon-to-be Baseball Hall of Famer Scott Rolen! How their friendship began and lasted until her son passed away in 2004, Rolen's induction into the Hall of FameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Know the name? If not then tap in and think of Team Canada, University of Virginia, Iowa State and all the way to the Philadelphia 76ers. Marial has years ahead of him and after a positive season with the Maine Celtics, he looks forward to signing somewhere soon. Marial takes us back to his time growing up in Ottawa being surrounded by four siblings (two who were serious hoopers), and his father who is a former D1 basketball player. In his Grade 12 year, Marial made the decision to move from St. Patrick's high school to the storied program at Blair Academy in New Jersey, where names like Luol Deng and Charlie Villanueva also attended. From there the decision on which school to attend became a tough one. After committing to Marquette, then head coach Buzz Williams left for Virginia Tech so Marial decided to attend the University of Virginia instead. Some great insight and thoughts about his three years there, but in the end he ultimately decided to transfer for his senior year at Iowa State where he averaged 19 ppg in 2018-19, was an Associate Press Honorable Mention All-American and BIG 12 Tournament MVP. The ups, downs and in-between are all in Episode 110. Marial shows great reflection and understanding of who he is all while staying positive and reflecting on where he's come. Anyone in the Ottawa region check out the showcase we have shared and support Marial's push to grow the game! We wish him nothing but the best going forward, Episode 110 is live! Reach out to us at ahoopsjourney@gmail.com Podcast Guests: Marial Shayok Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marial_Shayok Twitter: https://twitter.com/marialshayok Espn: https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3138201/marial-shayok Aaron Mitchell - Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_a_mitch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahoopsjourney/ Website: https://www.ahoopsjourney.com/ Sponsors: PGC Basketball https://pgcbasketball.com/ Parkside Brewery https://www.theparksidebrewery.com/ ATO Basketball Merchants https://www.atobball.com/

The squad welcomes their first special guest. They discuss Ja Morant's interview with Jalen Rose, the regular season coming to an end, NBA Finals predictions, Luol Deng's time with the Los Angeles Lakers and more.

Y'all will love these interviews.Gary Payton's ridiculous resume (3:00)Ja's dunk over the weekend that took the sports world by storm (5:30)49ers win and a little NFL Playoff talk (14:32)Hall of Famer, 9x All-Star, 2x Gold Medalist, and 9x All-Defensive 1st Team Gary Payton joins the show in-studio (21:02)2x NBA All-Star Luol Deng also joins the show in-studio and tells an amazing story of coming to America from South Sudan (53:00)

Khalid and Jamal are joined by legendary Blair Academy head coach, Joe Mantegna. Mantegna talks about how it all started for him, coaching the likes of Charlie Villanueva, Luol Deng and Royal Ivey as a young coach, the state of the global game, having coached the USA Nike Hoop Summit Team, and much more.

This week, my friend and NBA All-Star Luol Deng joins me to talk about the BLM movement, the NBA and to share his experiences in life both personally and professionally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a player, Joe Mantegna says he was the college basketball equivalent of Rudy. But even before his playing days at Ithaca College were over, the coaching seeds sown by his father, who's in the Massachusetts Basketball Hall of Fame, had begun to germinate, and he soon found himself on the sidelines at Boston University and Lehigh University. But when he came to a fork in the road, he decided that he wanted to have the same kind of impact on teenagers' lives as his dad had, and so took the head coaching job at Blair Academy. It's rare for a rookie high school coach to win immediately, and more unusual still to be blessed with pro-level talent, but Joe had both when future All-Star Luol Deng and longtime NBA vet Charlie Villanueva showed up in his first recruiting class. Since then, Mantegna has built Blair into a national powerhouse, winning four national titles and, more importantly, developing many more high quality young men. In this can't miss episode, Joe gets raw about: What moves him when he thinks about the players whose lives he has touchedHow rooming with future NBA coach Steve Clifford gave him a coaching masterclass Why he teamed up with Royal Ivey and Luol Deng to coach the South Sudan national teamWhat role the principles of grit,  gratitude,  joyfulness + selflessness play in Blair's cultureHow mudita - finding joy in other people's success - is his team's equivalent of Doc Rivers's UbuntuKeep learning from Joe on his Twitter feed and at his basketball camps. 

With less than 2 weeks until the NBA draft, we sit down with projected lottery pick Jeremy Sochan to discuss how his preparation is going and ask him questions submitted from the fans via our Instagram page.Sochan is set to become the first Brit drafted since Ryan Richards in 2010, and only the second to go in the lottery, following on from Luol Deng. The former MK Trojan and Solent Kestrel left the UK at 16 to attend La Lumiere High School before returning to Europe to play in Germany at OrangeAcademy. From there he signed with Baylor where he has risen draft boards over the course of the season to become a projected lottery pick on June 23rd.In this 15 minute interview we spoke about how the draft process has been and answered questions for Jeremy from fans via our Instagram page.Timestampes:00:00 Intro03:21 Interview start03:45 What the last 8 weeks have been like since declaring04:28 When he knew he was going to declare for the draft05:26 What a typical day looks like for Jeremy at the moment06:30 How is he feeling about it all07:22 His own assessment on his game08:15 Dealing with internet trolls10:09 Biggest thing he's learned from his journey to the draft10:59 Which coach has had the biggest impact on his game11:21 When he was at Itchen did he think he would make the NBA11:43 Best players he played against in England12:24 What colour is he going to dye his hair next12:40 Does he consider himself British, American or Polish13:16 Who he wants to dunk on the most13:29 How many pairs of basketball shoes he owns and favourite brand13:46 Who he would compare his game to in the NBA14:17 Does he remember the MK Trojans14:45 Was going to the Solent Kestrels the right move for him15:13 What is he most excited about15:42 Approaching the financial side of things with NBA money16:29 Would he consider owning an AAU team17:10 What advice he would give to the next young player from the UK

Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel listened back to Danny's interview with former Bulls big man Joakim Noah, who discussed the Celtics-Warriors NBA Finals matchup and why the Bulls team of his era had such great chemistry.

Blake and Max sit down to redraft the 2004 NBA Draft. A draft that features a Superstar center in Dwight Howard, solid stars in Andre Iguodala and Luol Deng.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Luol Deng on His NBA Career, Lakers Contract, Misdiagnosis With Bulls, Duke Stint, More | The Rematch This Episode is Powered by Prize Picks! Fantasy made easy, click here for $100 match with the code NEWS. Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly 37 years and counting. That's how long John Paxson has been with the Chicago Bulls in a variety of roles. He was part of three championship teams as a player and also hit a game winning shot to secure the third title. He also served as an assistant coach, radio analyst, general manager and team vice president. He helped rebuild a Bulls franchise with players such as Derrick Rose, Joachim Noah, Luol Deng and Kirk Heinrich but the first of three knee injuries to Rose crippled the Bulls chances of another title.After several more years as of trying to reshape the Bulls after Rose's injury, Paxson stepped down, accepting a role as an advisor to new team president Arturas Karnisovas.Paxson is one of the most open and honest people individuals on the Chicago sports landscape and he has planets of stories about his days with the Bulls, Notre Dame and growing up in basketball mad Dayton Ohio.“Tell me a story I don't know” is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. (Rahljewelers.com), And by Dynamic Manufacturing where there's nothing they can't do! (dynamicmanufacturinginc.com). “Tell me a story I don't know” is also sponsored by the Paulina Market, top purveyors of the finest meats and so much more. (Paulinamarket.com). And by the Vienna Beef Company, makers of the Chicago hotdog since 1893.(viennabeef.com). Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and wherever you get your podcasts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nearly 37 years and counting. That's how long John Paxson has been with the Chicago Bulls in a variety of roles. He was part of three championship teams as a player and also hit a game winning shot to secure the third title. He also served as an assistant coach, radio analyst, general manager and team vice president. He helped rebuild a Bulls franchise with players such as Derrick Rose, Joachim Noah, Luol Deng and Kirk Heinrich but the first of three knee injuries to Rose crippled the Bulls chances of another title.After several more years as of trying to reshape the Bulls after Rose's injury, Paxson stepped down, accepting a role as an advisor to new team president Arturas Karnisovas.Paxson is one of the most open and honest people individuals on the Chicago sports landscape and he has planets of stories about his days with the Bulls, Notre Dame and growing up in basketball mad Dayton Ohio.“Tell me a story I don't know” is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. (Rahljewelers.com), And by Dynamic Manufacturing where there's nothing they can't do! (dynamicmanufacturinginc.com). “Tell me a story I don't know” is also sponsored by the Paulina Market, top purveyors of the finest meats and so much more. (Paulinamarket.com). And by the Vienna Beef Company, makers of the Chicago hotdog since 1893.(viennabeef.com). Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and wherever you get your podcasts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joe Mantegna is the head coach at Blair Academy where he has been since 1999.  Coach Mantegna has coached five NBA players and works with USA Basketball and the South Sudan National Team.  In this podcast we discuss his background, the characteristics that his eventual NBA players shared, changes he would make to the NCAA, and hearing from the actor also named Joe Mantegna.  What You Will Learn:[1:29] Why Coach Mantegna chose basketball.[2:25] Was Blair Academy as nationally known back in the day as it is now?[3:13] How did he get Luol Deng and Charlie Villanueva to come to Blair Academy? [4:16] His pitch for players to attend Blair Academy?[6:00] How Coach Mantegna has placed kids into the college level during Covid. [7:45] What makes the MAPL (Mid Atlantic Prep League) league so special?[9:30] Famous Alumni of Blair Academy[13:58] What do the players who went to the NBA possess that got them to this level?[18:00] Coach Mantegna's experience working with kids from South Sudan.[26:00] Going high major straight out of high school.[27:50] Thoughts on the NCAA Transfer Portal and recruiting.[31:55] Changes he would make to the NCAA.[35:33] What coaching and personal changes did you make due to Covid?[38:16] Biggest surprise as a player[40:00] Biggest win of career?[42:11] Best player ever coached against? Connect with Joe:Twitter | https://twitter.com/CoachMantegnaFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/BABasketball/Website | https://www.blair.edu/athletics/winter-sports/boys-basketballInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/blairbasketball/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/c/blairacademy_nj Connect with Cory:Website | https://www.prepathletics.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/prep_athletics/Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_AthleticsFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthleticsEmail | coryheitz@gmail.comPhone | 859-317-1166 Subscribe to the PREP Athletics Podcast:iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prep-athletics-podcast/id1546265809?uo=4Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6CAKbXFiIOhoHinzsReYbJStitcher | https://www.stitcher.com/show/prep-athletics-podcastGoogle Podcasts | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M2YwZTZkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwAbout Me Cory Heitz is the Founder and President of PREP Athletics. He has been helping place players into the right fitting prep schools since 2008. Cory completed a post grad year himself before playing in a D1 basketball program, so he knows the pressures that players and families face when trying to get to the collegiate level. That's why he started this podcast, which is to share his wealth of information to those looking to reach their college basketball goals.    

The Indiana Pacers filled their head coaching position by hiring Nate Bjorkgren away from the Raptors. League finances reached 1.5 billion but ratings were down. The league needs to find a way to monetize social media engagement. Finally, the Lakers are looking to get Luol Deng's contract off their books, but will it work?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you'll get 20% off your next order.RomanGo to getroman.com/lockedon TODAY. If approved, you'll get fifteen dollars off your first orderof ED treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's among the best follows on social media, and a host of the fantastic Dunk Bait podcast on Yahoo! Sports. Monday, Josiah Johnson joined the Late Night Happy Hour, talking NBA Finals and where the Lakers went wrong in Game 3, 7-dimensional chess conspiracy theory regarding LeBron James sabotaging the Los Angeles Clippers. (Which, with it, brought some interesting Donald Sterling stories.) Also, should Luol Deng get a ring? He's getting a check, after all! Plus... Stories of the lengths young people had to go to find r-rated content back in the 80s, air fryers, and more. Great show with a fantastic guest.

Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, Jordan Maly and Matt Peck spend the entire episode discussing an interview with former Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng, one in which he talks about the falling out with the Bulls, why he was told to take less money, and the person who traded him is responsible for ruining the 2010 era Bulls. Did the Bulls really tell Deng to take less money and what did head coach Tom Thibodeau do to stick to the front office? The guys discuss the growing pattern of players who have left the organization on not-so-great terms and why it's a reminder that a new era has begun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, Jordan Maly and Matt Peck talk about Luol Deng retiring as a Chicago Bull, Tomas Satoransky being named the starting point guard, and some notable Bulls popping up on the annual NBA GM survey. The guys discuss their favorite moments from Deng's career with Chicago and what might be in his future if he wants to continue working with the Bulls. The guys discuss the most pressing news, Jim Boylen names Tomas Satoransky his opening night starting point guard which leaves Kris Dunn in the second unit. The guys react to quotes from Dunn about the decision and how it might just be a win-win for the Bulls going forward. To wrap up, Jordan and Matt discuss the annual NBA GM survey including some of the places the Bulls and their players popped up. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) discuss how Devin Booker's hand surgery will impact the Phoenix Suns, a complex concept to fix tanking and Luol Deng's potential impact with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You have stumbled across the best Chicago Bulls show on the air. The voice of true Chicago Bulls fans lies here in this show. Hosts Jordan Maly and Matt Peck provide you with a daily dose of Chicago Bulls news and stories. We are Locked On Bulls. Join the conversation by leaving texts and voicemails at (331)-979-1369.Locked On Bulls opens the show talking about what they're thinking in Minnesota after signing former Bulls wing Luol Deng to a one year deal. Tom Thibodeau reliving the old Bulls days, will it work? Is it a last ditch effort to keep Jimmy Butler happy? How will it all play out and ultimately could it put Thibs job on the line?The second half of the episode is dedicated to their interview with Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis. The guys spend some time talking about where his love of bowling came from, what his expectations are for the Bulls this season, who his mentors were coming into the league, and a guarantee that the Bulls will be playoff bound this season. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mackey, Judd and Manny open the hour talking about the Gopher football win vs. Fresno State. Manny is still fired up over the Wolves signing of Luol Deng, and later Derek Wetmore joins for an update on the Twins.

Luol Deng's departure mixed up the schedule a bit this week, so I open up thee mailbag on a Tuesday and boy did this get interesting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) talk about how buying out Luol Deng creates max cap space next summer for the Lakers, and who Magic Johnson could be targeting. Then they talk about the best landing spots for Deng, and if the Pelicans are improved over last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special extra show, I talk about the Luol Deng era and what his departure means moving forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I open up the iTunes mailbag to answer your questions about Luol Deng, Joakim Noah, Kuzma, the front office, all-time Lakers, all time duos and plenty more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I am joined by Jeff Siegel of Early Bird Rights, Peachtree Hoops and Locked on Hawks to talk about, well, all kinds of stuff. But we start with a popular topic among Laker fans: Luol Deng's contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Monday! In today's mailbag, Anthony answers your questions about Kyrie, Chris Paul, DeMarcus Cousins, Shareef O'Neal, Bingo and a potential Luol Deng trade.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony rounds up the player season reviews by talking about the guys at the end of the bench. Ivica Zubac disappointed. We want more Thomas Bryant. Tyler Ennis needs to go away. You know, the usual. Plus, Anthony talks about the reaction to the Randle report (or lack thereof) from the Lakers and what that means for everyone involved. He finishes the show by talking about what he'd like to see done with Luol Deng.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Anthony out AGAIN, Grant Goldberg of Forum Blue and Gold and Locked on Seahawks joined Harrison to answer all of your weirdest questions about the Lakers, and explain why Luol Deng might be Batman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are reportedly in discussions with Luol Deng's representation about how best to move forward now that he has fallen completely out of the rotation. Basically, there's no easy way to handle this. LaVar Ball tried with all his might to make sure the focus would be solely on him despite the Deng update, and in the process might've finally crossed a line. Lastly, Nick Young provided one of the better 50 Shades of Shade you'll find.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices