Newburgh, NY native Amarri Monroe joins this week's episode of ​⁠. Monroe was a standout player for Newburgh high school before taking his career to South Kent playing in the NEPSAC. He would be a highly recruited player coming out of prep school, and eventually committed to Wofford College.

Monroe would only spend one year at Wofford before committing to Quinnipiac University where his career took off. After his first year playing for the Bobcats he earned all-conference recognition. This past season (2024-25), Monroe was awarded MAAC Player of the Year after averaging over 18 points and 9 rebounds per game.

Many people expected Monroe to transfer to play high major basketball when the news came out he was in the transfer portal. He heard from a majority of the high major, historic programs, but ultimately decided that playing another year at QU was best for his career. Monroe is hoping to become the first ever Quinnipiac player to earn back-to-back player of the year honors, and get drafted to the NBA.

Hear about Monroe's experience in the transfer portal, why he decided to come back to Quinnipiac, and more about his journey leading up to star level.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:21

NBA Playoffs- 00:21-12:14

Intro- 12:14-18:59

NYK Fandom/Predictions- 18:59-20:51

Offseason Work, NBA Scouts "Report Cards", Working on Shot- 20:51-26:46

Transfer Portal Experience, Returning to Quinnipiac, Balancing Production vs. Money- 26:46-38:08

Newburgh Roots, In the Water Classic- 38:08-48:07

Break- 48:07-44:16

FY at Wofford Experience, Recruitment to Quinnipiac- 44:16-53:46

Factors Leading to Success at Quinnipiac, Defensive Philosophy- 53:46-57:22

MAAC Competition, Mindset during Comebacks- 57:22-01:04:51

What Makes QU Special, Playing City Rocks EYBL- 01:04:51-01:09:55

Future for Amarri Monroe- 01:09:55-01:12:18

Rapid Fire (Favorite Matchups in the MAAC, Relationship with QU Hockey, Top Talents in 845)- 01:12:18-01:16:55

Starting 5: Best Players Played Against- 01:16:55-01:19:13

Outro- 01:19:13-01:19:51