Antonio Bostic, assistant basketball coach for the Grand Rapids Gold—the G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets—joins the show to discuss his transition from college basketball to coaching at the pro level. After serving as a college assistant at Oral Roberts and Abilene Christian, Antonio shares what’s different about coaching in the G League, from playing styles to daily demands.

We dive into the importance of simplifying as a coach, modeling consistency through both wins and losses, and the easiest way for college freshmen to earn playing time.

Antonio also reflects on what made the Abilene Christian team special and able to upset Texas in March Madness, and whether those mid-major Cinderella stories will still happen in the modern era of college basketball. 

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:44 Transitioning from College to G League Coaching

02:49 Adapting Coaching Styles: Lessons from the G League

04:13 Work Ethic and Mindset of Professional Players

06:06 Learning from the Pros: Young Players' Development

07:59 Impact of Personal Experience on Coaching Philosophy

09:57 Evolving Coaching Practices

11:35 Engagement in Training: Balancing Skill Development and Team Play

13:47 Simplifying the Game: The Importance of Clarity

21:02 Coaching Aspirations and Career Path

22:20 Impacting Players and Setting an Example

24:45 Faith and Defining Success in Coaching

28:00 Navigating Recruitment for High School Athletes

32:39 Team Dynamics and Upsets in College Basketball

41:35 Finding Purpose in Coaching