Reachin' & Teachin'

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to the Co-owner of Brooklan, New York’s largest dedicated esports, video game, and tabletop venue, Alec Polsley. We discuss his early days in finding video games, running tournaments in high school and college, and growing love for the esports industry. We also talk about the idea behind Brooklan, why the location in Bushwick, what went into creating Brooklan, what goes into hosting/creating an event, his super love for Halo, and much more.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrookLAN_NY

IG: https://www.instagram.com/brooklan_ny/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apolsley/

Website: https://www.brooklan.com/

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/reachinandteachin/

Rob IG: https://www.instagram.com/robbp_/

Johnnie IG: https://www.instagram.com/jay_king23/

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to the NBA 2021 2K League ROY and MVP Xavier Barraza aka 630, Starting Point Guard for Pacers Gaming. We discuss his mom finding out who 630 was, moving straight out of high school, and adapting to living by himself. We also talk about winning the 2KL Rookie of the Year and MVP award, what else is there for him to do in the 2KL, building his brand, going to school and much more.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Xavier_630

IG: instagram.com/xavier.barraza2/

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/reachinandteachin/

Rob IG: https://www.instagram.com/robbp_/

Johnnie IG: https://www.instagram.com/jay_king23/

In this episode the CEI esports team gives a Top 5 list. We are in full force this episode as we have Rob and Johnnie leading the way as usual BUT we also have Elijah joining as we discuss our Top 5 players to ever use in NBA 2K . We give our 5 players, what year of 2K, why we chose them, and much more in our discussion.  

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/reachinandteachin/

Rob IG: https://www.instagram.com/robbp_/

Johnnie IG: https://www.instagram.com/jay_king23/

Elijah IG: https://www.instagram.com/elijahbwill/

Joel IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettyboii_joe97/

In this episode the CEI esports team talk all about the 2021 NBA Season Tip-Off. We are in full force this episode as we have Rob and Johnnie leading the way as usual BUT we also have Elijah joining as we discuss the upcoming season. We make a list of who we think will be MVP, Most Improved, Breakout team/player, what the playoff picture will look like, and much more.

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/reachinandteachin/

Rob IG: https://www.instagram.com/robbp_/

Johnnie IG: https://www.instagram.com/jay_king23/

Elijah IG: https://www.instagram.com/elijahbwill/

Joel IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettyboii_joe97/

In this episode the CEI esports team talk all about the 2K League All Star Game. We have Rob and Johnnie leading the way as they give their views on the first 2K League All Star Game. We discuss the event as a whole as this was the first 2K event that the team had media credentials. We talk everything from who we interviewed, who we met, how the event ran, who won the season awards, the All Star game, and so much more.

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/reachinandteachin/

Rob IG: https://www.instagram.com/robbp_/

Johnnie IG: https://www.instagram.com/jay_king23/

On this episode the CEI esports team talks to Graham Borden aka BlkFrankWhite, Community Ambassador for the NBA 2K League. Graham is on for the third time as we discuss the NBA 2K League All Star Game. We discuss how the season went, how playoffs went, having fans back, planning more events with fans, and much more. 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-borden-89291816b/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlkFrankWhite1

IG: https://www.instagram.com/blkfrankwhite1/

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/reachinandteachin/

Rob IG: https://www.instagram.com/robbp_/

Johnnie IG: https://www.instagram.com/jay_king23/

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to the NBA 2021 2K League Finals MVP Jack Mascone aka JBM, Starting Point Guard for Wizards District Gaming. JBM comes back as a member of the BFF Club w/ Rob and Johnnie. We discuss the 2KL Playoffs, 2KL Finals, and he makes his case for why this years Wizards team is the best 2KL team of all time. We talk about his aspirations with his brand, college esports, whats his plan after being a 2x champ, and much more.

Follow JBM here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackMascone?s=20

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jackmascone/

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jbmny

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/reachinandteachin/

Rob IG: https://www.instagram.com/robbp_/

Johnnie IG: https://www.instagram.com/jay_king23/

In this episode the CEI esports team talk all about the 2K League and Review The 2K League Finals. We have Rob and Johnnie leading the way as usual BUT we also have Elijah and Joel giving their views on what went on during the Finals. We discuss the teams that were involved and who showed out, who’s struggled, the fast break game, and the 3 point game. Tune in as we also discuss the new NBA 2K Game and our first day reactions to it.

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/reachinandteachin/

Rob IG: https://www.instagram.com/robbp_/

Johnnie IG: https://www.instagram.com/jay_king23/

Elijah IG: https://www.instagram.com/elijahbwill/

Joel IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettyboii_joe97/

In this episode the CEI esports team talk all about the 2K League Playoffs and Preview The Finals Tournament. We have Rob and Elijah leading the way as their update and predictions for the upcoming Finals. We also discuss the new 2K22 dropping and discuss what problems we have with it. Tune in as we discuss some big stories that are happening around the league and give predictions on who we think is going to win The 2K League Finals Championship.

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/reachinandteachin/

Rob IG: https://www.instagram.com/robbp_/

Johnnie IG: https://www.instagram.com/jay_king23/

Elijah IG: https://www.instagram.com/elijahbwill/

Joel IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettyboii_joe97/

In this episode the CEI esports team talk all about the 2K League and Preview The Ticket Tournament. We have Rob and Joel leading the way as their update and predictions for the upcoming tournament. We also discuss the new 2K22 ratings that were recently revealed. Tune in as we discuss some big stories that are happening around the league and give predictions on who we think is going to win The Ticket Tournament.

Follow Reachin' & Teachin' Team here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/reachinandteachin/

Rob IG: https://www.instagram.com/robbp_/

Johnnie IG: https://www.instagram.com/jay_king23/

Elijah IG: https://www.instagram.com/elijahbwill/

Joel IG: https://www.instagram.com/prettyboii_joe97/