COURTVISION with Ven-Allen Lubin EPISODE 1: The JourneyIn the inaugural episode of Court Vision, former collegiate athletic director Mike Waddell introduces you to Ven-Allen Lubin, a highly sought-after basketball recruit and 4.0 student from Orlando, who has played at four (4) D1 schools over the last 4 seasons. But that's not the story, it's the WHY that will captivate you.Addressing the tumultuous world of college athletics, including NIL money, transfer portals, and coaching changes, Lubin shares his experiences moving through four different schools in as many years: Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, North Carolina, and NC State. He discusses his upbringing, the influential role of his high school coach Treig Burke, and the decision-making processes behind each transfer. The episode highlights the challenges and realities faced by student-athletes in today's ever-changing college sports landscape.00:00 Introduction: The New Era of College Athletics01:27 Meet Van Allen Lubin: A Journey Through College Transfers03:19 Growing Up in Orlando: Family and Basketball Beginnings06:27 High School Highlights: The Impact of Coach Treig Burke08:07 The Recruiting Process: Choosing Notre Dame11:34 Freshman Year at Notre Dame: Challenges and Changes18:15 Transfer to Vanderbilt: New Opportunities and Academic Challenges26:58 Facing Uncertainty: Coach Stackhouse's Departure32:36 Choosing UNC: A New Chapter with Coach Hubert DavisWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State β from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.π₯ Stories. ποΈ Podcasts. π Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.π Subscribe & follow:π ncsportsnetwork.comπ§ Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & moreπ² @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState