In this episode of The Gametime Guru, I interview Anthony Tucker, the founder of Hoop Habits and former professional basketball player who competed overseas and in the Big Ten.

From winning a high school state championship to building a training facility focused on mindset, recovery, and development, Anthony shares powerful insights on how to navigate the transition from athlete to entrepreneur.

TOPICS COVERED:

The mindset required for professional basketball

Overcoming being cut and bouncing back stronger

How AAU basketball has changed (and where it’s headed)

Building a youth basketball training business from the ground up

The role of nutrition, recovery, and sports psychology in long-term athletic success

Life after sports: translating athletic skills into the business world

RESOURCES & LINKS:

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✅ Learn more about Anthony’s elite training program: https://www.hoophabits.com  ✅ Follow Hoop Habits on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoophabitstraining  ✅ AAU Info: https://www.hoophabitselite.com  📩 Contact: [email protected] 

Whether you're an aspiring college athlete, basketball parent, or someone looking to build mental toughness in life or sport, this interview delivers value-packed takeaways that apply on and off the court.

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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 – Intro to Anthony Tucker 03:00 – Playing in the Big Ten & Overseas 07:00 – AAU Basketball Evolution 10:00 – Mental Health & Performance Pressure 15:00 – Life Lessons from College Hoops 22:00 – Professional Basketball Realities 30:00 – Starting Hoop Habits 38:00 – Business Challenges in Sports Training 44:00 – Nutrition, Recovery & Mindset for Young Athletes 50:00 – Final Thoughts on Goals & Grit

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