Two-time Virginia state champion Julian Rivera joins host Matt DeBritz to share the real story of his path from high school hoops to committing to Gannon University. Julian talks about the grind, the setbacks, and the recruiting heartbreaks—Division I and II offers that disappeared when coaches left—plus the patience and persistence it took to land his full-ride scholarship. From reclassing to winning titles in different seasons, and from doubt to determination, this is a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to make it to the next level.