BallinVA Podcast

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Today on BallinVA we interview with Natasha Starkes and Anna Prillaman, former high school basketball players who were both named Player of the Year in Virginia during their respective years. The conversation covers their memories of playing against each other in high school, as well as their experiences playing in the state championship games.

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Today on BallinVA we welcome guest Jacob Crane from SFP Athletics. They discuss the success of recent basketball events, including the 50-50 Girls Elite Camp and the upcoming Allstar Weekend on March 1st. Jacob shares the history of City versus County events, which have grown to include multiple games for different age groups and have featured notable names like Leah Hampton and Gary Bell. Jacob also reflects on his own basketball journey, from playing with NFL players and attending Hampton University on a walk-on basis, to starting his own basketball program, SFP. He shares his experiences of meeting coaches like Manny, who inspired him to make a positive impact on the community, and expresses his frustration with parents interfering in their children's sports experiences. The conversation also touches on the differences between basketball programs in different regions and the importance of discipline and effective coaching styles.

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Today on BallinVA we are excited to have Sanai Green, ESPN number 15 ranked high school girl in the 2026 class. Sanai is a powerhouse on the court under her coach Kara Bacile at The Steward School in Richmond VA, and plays a lot of travel ball as well all over the state. Sanai's Mom, Solange, shares how difficult it is logistically to have a child who plays at this level, but also speaks on the mental toll it takes on their developing minds and how it is a very different childhood than most other kids get.

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Today on BallinVA we are excited to have Jason Williford, UVA's Associate Head Coach of men's basketball who has a rich Virginia basketball background. Williford, a native of Richmond, shares memories of growing up in the area and playing basketball with local legends. He reflects on his own team's lack of championships despite talented players and recalls the impactful coaches and players in his life. The conversation touches upon regret for missed opportunities and the ongoing success of Kennedy High School's basketball program. The hosts also discuss the challenges of recruitment and the importance of overcoming adversity for college teams. Williford emphasizes the challenge of keeping local talent home and producing great players for UVA and other local schools. He shares his personal experience as a recruit and advice for high school athletes in the college basketball scene. Williford acknowledges the shift in the college basketball recruiting landscape due to attrition and encourages high school athletes and parents to seriously consider their recruitment opportunities.

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Hargett shares his background, including being introduced to basketball by his older brother Michael. Growing up, Hargett had to work hard to prove himself on the basketball court and eventually earned the respect of his older brothers. Hargett also reflects on the impact of coaches like Coach L and Coach Davis, particularly Coach L's fatherly role and support beyond sports. The hosts discuss relationships, regrets, and experiences playing basketball, including encounters with talented players and coaches. Throughout the episode, they share stories of overcoming adversity and the significant impact basketball and community had on their lives.

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Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial video and photo.

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