In this episode we take a trip down memory lane. We learn about how Coach Scott Pera got his start in coaching. We discuss the Hoosiers 2.0 story at Annville-Cleona, coaching James Harden at Artesia and Arizona State, making the jump to college coaching, how he got connected to Mike Rhoades, getting his opportunity to be the head coach at Rice, being let go, getting better and his current role as general manager of Penn State men's basketball. Take a listen!01:04 - The Roots of Honesty and Trust in Coaching

02:19 - Starting Out: From Baseball to Basketball

05:10 - The 1999 Annville-Cleona State Championship Run

08:20 - Memorable Moments in High School State Championships

10:37 - Transition to California and Artesia High School

19:10 - Journey to Division I: Arizona State and Rice

22:30 - Coaching James Harden

25:09 - Returning to Pennsylvania and Coaching at Rice

31:38 - Recruiting Trey Murphy and Building a Program

34:56 - Being Let Go at Rice

39:05 - Reflections on Family, Moving, and Coaching Aspirations

40:36 - Transition to Penn State and Current Role

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