Brown Ballers

Today we are joined by sports chiropractor, Dr. Karma Patel who came down to Dayton, Ohio with us to help take care of the players of India Rising. Hear the reasoning behind Dr. Patel starting his own Practice and the philosophy behind it. He has worked with his fair share of high level athletes and gives his thoughts on how treatments can differ depending on the person and how the wave of new technology is impacting treatment. We also break down some stereotypes when it comes to Brown athletes and how academics and athletics are not mutually exclusive.

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Today we are joined by two professional basketball players, Gokul Natesan and Venky Jois. Basketball has taken both of these hoopers to different leagues across the globe. How long have they been playing professionally and what are some of their favorite cities they have played in? We are all passionate Anime lovers so what are some of the best shows and what deeper lessons can be taken from Anime? We also talk about the high level of basketball being played by India Rising and how the sport can not only take you anywhere in the world but open up new opportunities that you could never have imagined. This was a fun one so make sure you give it a listen!

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Today we are joined by our friend Vivek Chauhan who is a pro basketball player in India and a coach at the NBA Academy. This guy can ball and he was ranked the #1 3x3 player last year in India. Is there a difference in play style in India compared to North America? Let’s also talk about how Basketball has taken him across the US and how the level of competition differs. Finally, he speaks on the love for Basketball is India and some of his key takeaways from being a part of India Rising.

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Today we are joined by one of the Brown Ballers Co-Founders, Darsh Patel. Usually operating behind the scenes, it’s time for us to shine some light on Darsh who has had a huge impact in the building this brand. What are some of the things he handles for the organization and what are his thoughts on the trajectory of the platform? Let’s talk about his personal connection to one of our tournament sponsors Extra Butter and how that brand has grown over time. What is sneaker culture like in India and how is Extra Butter going to make a move overseas? This is Darsh’s first time out at the TBT tournament with India Rising so let’s hear how his experience has been so far. Stay ready because the future is bright for Brown Ballers!

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We are at the TBT Tournament in Dayton, Ohio for this one. Joining us today we have our India Rising coaches Madhav Trivedi, the Head Coach of the University of Toronto and Amit Tailor, a Player Development Associate for the Houston Rockets. They have some impressive resumes so let’s talk about their coaching backgrounds and how the India Rising team is looking after the first few days of training camp. What has the game of basketball taught these two and what does being a brown baller mean to them? Finally, they share some keys to success and tell us what their experience with this team has been like so far.

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What's going on everybody? This episode is being recorded on the road but we had to give you all some more information on what's been going on behind the scenes at India Rising in preparation for the TBT. Just a couple weeks away from this ESPN broadcasted event and it's crazy to see where our team is at. That 1 Million Dollar prize is up for grabs and some people might consider us underdogs but we couldn't be more ready.

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Welcome back to the Brown Ballers podcast! Today we are back in Vancouver to talk to our good friend Jash. Jash is the perfect example that academics and athletics are not mutually exclusive. A former NCAA basketball player, today part of his mission is to spread his knowledge on mental health. For brown athletes, are their common mental health battles that we face? Also, how is Jash looking to educate the next generation of brown hoopers? It’s important to understand that everyone has their own struggles and we should look to uplift those in our community that need help. 

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Today I am joined by Rajah Chaudhry, the NBA Head of Strategy for Asia Pac & Country Head for India. Let’s begin this one by talking about some of the player success stories that have come out of NBA India. How is Rajah helping to build up the basketball ecosystem in India when it comes to players, coaches and fandom? Also, how did a love for video games translate to a love for basketball for Rajah and what are the most popular NBA teams in India? Together we discuss obstacles to growing a game overseas with issues like time zone differences, and how content is being consumed. What do the plans look like for youth basketball development and ultimately what does the future hold for the NBA in India? 

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Today we are out in Langley, BC at the IndoHoops tournament. Im with my guy Mikhael and at the age of just 10 years old he is by far the youngest brown baller ever to join the show. We talk about how he first fell in love in the game and his aspirations to play basketball in high-school and college. Who is his favourite NBA player and who are some of his favourite brown ballers? Finally, what excites him about what we are building at India Rising? 

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Today we are joined by Shaan Hundal, a professional soccer player for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League. Shaan speaks on his journey from being offered his first professional contract at the age of 14, playing for team Canada and how he ended up playing in Vancouver. What is it like to be offered a contract at such a young age and to choose the professional sports route instead of playing division 1 soccer in the US? Also, what does being a Brown Baller mean to him and what advice does he have for Brown Ballers around the world? 

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