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Winning once is hard. Sustaining it is harder. 🏀

On this episode of In the Making, I sit down with Coach Aisha Kennedy known as Coach G, Head Coach of the Saint Francis girls basketball team. Under her leadership, the Knights have won 15 consecutive region championships and five state championships, including two sets of back-to-back titles.

We talk about how she built a winning culture and keeps her players hungry season after season. We also get into her journey, the foundation of her coaching, and the life lessons she wants her players to carry to the next level and beyond the game.

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We're breaking down what to know in college football and the NFL this season, and NBA Season begins! We're not holding back on the predictions.

In this episode:
🏈 College football Updates
🏈 NFL teams right now
🏀 Top NBA teams and what to look out for
🔥 Hot takes and teams we think are overrated

Do you agree with our rankings? Drop your top teams and your own predictions in the comments. We'll check back at the end of the season to see who got it right.

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Kyle Sloter: How He Overcame Obstacles and a Position Switch to Reach the NFL as a Quarterback | In the Making Ep 12

Kyle Sloter was never the guy everyone expected to make it. He wasn’t heavily recruited, he got moved to wide receiver in college, and he nearly walked away from football. Then, in his senior year at Northern Colorado, he took over at quarterback and set a school record with 29 touchdown passes, which earned him an opportunity to play in the NFL. He holds the record for best Preseason Performance in NFL History and played 6 years in the NFL.

In this episode of In the Making, former NFL quarterback Kyle Sloter sits down with us to talk about:

Getting overlooked in recruiting and finding his way onto a college team
Switching from quarterback to wide receiver, and why he never gave up on playing QB. The record-breaking senior season that changed everything and hard-earned lessons for anyone playing quarterback at the professional level.

If you’re chasing a dream, stuck in an in-between moment, or just love football, this one’s for you!

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On this episode of In the Making, I sit down with Coach Cabral Huff, my high school coach and now an assistant coach for North Florida men's basketball in Jacksonville.

Coach Huff's path has taken him through nearly every level of the game. North Florida head coach Bobby Kennen announced Huff as an assistant, calling him one of the most well-liked and respected coaches in the country and describing him as a teacher and a connector. Before that, he was an assistant at Newberry, and before Edward Waters he was head coach at NAIA Voorhees from 2020 to 2023. He also coached high school basketball in Atlanta where he won a state championship at Saint Francis High School and spent time at the Division 1 level at Georgia Southern. He was an assistant at Alcorn State, where the team made a big turnaround to finish second in the conference, and he was named Coach of the Year by several organizations in 2013 and 2014. He's a Morehouse graduate who became head coach at Edward Waters University, where he built his program around energy, effort, enthusiasm, and execution. 

In this conversation we talk about:
🏀 His coaching journey, from high school to the college level
🧠 The skills it takes to be a successful coach
🔍 How he evaluates players and what he looks for
🎓 Leading programs, building culture, and developing young men
💬 Lessons learned along the way, and much more

If you're an athlete, a parent, or someone who wants to coach, this one is for you.

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We're breaking down the best teams in college football and the NFL this season, and we're not holding back on the predictions.

In this episode:
🏈 Our top college football teams right now
🏈 Our top NFL teams right now
🔮 Predictions for the rest of the season: playoff picks, conference champs, and who falls off
🔥 Hot takes, sleepers, and teams we think are overrated

Do you agree with our rankings? Drop your top teams and your own predictions in the comments. We'll check back at the end of the season to see who got it right.

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From watching him dominate as a high school freshman at St. Francis High School to seeing him grind and navigate the collegiate stage at Xavier, Georgia State, and the University of Tulsa, I’ve had a front-row seat to Dwon Odom’s incredible basketball journey. 🏀⚡️
Now, he is officially taking his talents overseas to play professionally for CSA Steaua București in Romania! 🇷🇴💼
In this episode, we sit down for an exclusive interview to unpack the evolution of his career. Dwon opens up about what it takes to transition from a standout High School guard to the College level, the mental hurdles it takes to overcome adversity throughout the game, and—most importantly—the leadership skills he has developed to command the floor at every single stop along the way to win championships. 🗣️🧠
Knowing Dwon since day one makes this conversation incredibly special. You’ll get an inside look at the mindset, maturity, and process required to build a professional career from the ground up.

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Micah Tucker Full Interview: His Next Chapter at Grand Canyon, NIL, and His HS Journey 🏀

In this episode, we sit down with Micah Tucker to talk about everything from his high school basketball journey to his commitment to Grand Canyon University. Micah opens up about the grind that got him here, how he's navigated NIL as he steps into the next chapter at Grand Canyon after averaging 14ppg at Georgia State.

If you're a hooper, a fan of the GCU program, or just want to hear a real conversation about what it takes to make the jump from high school to college ball — this one's for you.

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In this episode of In The Making, I sit down with my guy Champ Barlow, someone I’ve known for over 12 years, to talk about the road to becoming a professional athlete and trainer — and the side of that journey that nobody really talks about.

Champ has built his career around basketball, player development, and helping athletes reach their potential through his business, 3P Athletics. We dive into what it really takes to pursue a career as a professional athlete, the work that happens behind the scenes, and the challenges that come with trying to make it at the highest level.

We also talk about the journey of becoming a professional trainer — from developing your own approach and building relationships with athletes to creating a business and establishing yourself in the industry.

This conversation goes beyond the highlight reels and success stories. We talk about the work, sacrifices, setbacks, consistency, and mindset required to turn a passion for sports into a career.

Whether you’re an aspiring professional athlete, trainer, coach, entrepreneur, or simply someone trying to build something of your own, there’s something in this conversation for you.

In The Making Ep. 8 — The Road to Becoming a Pro Athlete & Trainer Nobody Talks About.

🎙️ Guest: Champ Barlow
🏀 Business: 3P Athletics

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The NBA offseason is heating up, and we’re breaking it all down! On this episode of Buck 50, we dive into the NBA Draft, debate the biggest winners and losers of free agency, and break down the trades that could reshape the league.
Who made the right moves? Who got better? And which teams left the offseason scratching their heads?
Tap in for the takes, debates, and everything happening around the NBA. 🏀🔥
Subscribe, like, and comment with your biggest offseason winner and loser!

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In Episode 7 of IN THE MAKING, we sit down with Kamar Robertson to talk about his journey through basketball, overcoming obstacles, and what it takes to keep evolving beyond the game.
Kamar was a leading scorer at Cambridge High School before continuing his career at Mercer and Western Carolina, where he continued to make an impact on the court. Now, he’s transitioned from player to coach, bringing the lessons he learned throughout his playing career into the next chapter.
We also talk about Kamar’s approach to coaching, including one of his biggest keys: having fun. From developing players to building confidence and creating an environment where athletes can enjoy the game, Kamar shares what coaching means to him.
He also gives insight into the creation of BELVR, his brand and vision beyond basketball.
A conversation about basketball, growth, coaching, entrepreneurship, and what it means to keep building — both on and off the court.

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