GGT Basketball Founder Mark Jeffries joined me for a jam packed episode to discuss topics ranging from the success of the players he’s helped develop, to his partnership with the basketball legend/guru Gus Armstead, working with newly signed Los Angeles Laker Gabe Vincent, and so much more! He also talks about the different philosophies he utilizes for business, his thoughts on AAU, the transfer portal, what it takes to get to the next level, and his future plans with his GGT player development business! Get ready for some Strayt Talk!

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Christian Brothers combo guard Shawn “Sonnie” Underwood joined me to discuss his hoop journey as we discussed topics ranging from his AAU experience playing in the Adidas Gold Gauntlet Circuit, his transition to private school, and to playing his first season at Varsity and making first team Capital Athletic League. You will also hear about his biggest influences, his plans for junior season, how he plans on becoming one of the top players in the area and much more! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!

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Pro Boxer and former champion Manuel “Tino” Avila joined me to discuss his boxing career that includes a 25-2-1 record as well 2 former titles! You will also hear about how he got signed to Golden Boy Promotions, his losses and downfalls that led him to retiring, and his decision to make a comeback which has been successful so far with 2 victories with another fight in October. Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!

College of Sequoias Guard and former Burbank High School standout Omari Nesbit joined me to discuss his freshman season on and off the court at COS! You will also hear about the adjustments he had to make to the college game, some of his highlights from COS’s 27-4 season, aspects of his game that he’s focused on working on, and his future plans. Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!

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Former Overseas Pro and Rock Solid Basketball Training Owner Phil Ricci joined me to discuss his new venture after successfully playing professionally for 13 years. The former Galt High school standout who went on to become an All Pac 10 player at Oregon State also has a coaching resume with the Sacramento Kings before becoming the Founder/Owner of Rock Solid Basketball training and player development. You will hear about his new business and the impact he will have on players all throughout the West Coast but specifically players here locally in Sacramento and the surrounding areas! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!

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Overseas pro player Greg Milton joined me to discuss his journey to becoming a pro that started at Sac City JC to Wyoming(D1) and then finished off his last 2 seasons starring at Cal State San Marcos(D2)! He discusses many lessons learned and adversity he had to overcome at each stop and gives you insight on what it took to accomplish his goal of becoming a pro. Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!!!

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Local up and coming artist/producer OscariLoveThis joined me to discuss how his love for basketball and the lessons learned while on the court helped him with his music career. He discusses his first single and being able to perform in SF and locally at Harlow’s, as well as the EP he’s dropping on Valentine’s Day. He was just featured on The Thizzler and is creating a buzz on the local music scene. Get ready to hear about his latest single, what he has in store in 2023 and much more!

Follow OscariLoveThis on Instagram @oscarilovethis as well as on all music platforms under the same name

Sac Skills Owner and player development specialist Sam Luong joined me to discuss the year he had in 2022, his new facility and rollouts in 2023, and a little of everything else in between! Get ready to hear about the Rico Hines basketball camp in Africa he was a part of, the new trainings and camps that he(and his team) is offering and the future plans he has for hoops in Sacramento! Lastly, we talk about the Grow The Game clinic this coming Tuesday(1/24) with guest Rico Hines that’s going to be HUGE in the development of all the players that will be in attendance! Like always, the episode is full of Strayt Talk!!! Don’t miss this episode!!!

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Former Long Beach State standout(also former Sheldon High star) and 3levation Athletics Founder Drew Cobb joined me to discuss the ending of his college career and the launching of 3levation Athletics! He discusses the adversity he had to overcome his senior year of college, the tough decision of playing overseas or not, and what to expect from his innovated 3levation Athletics business! Also don’t miss out on the details of his first camp(which will be FREE) on 12/27 in Sac which will also feature a special guest appearance by “Backyard Legend” Marcelas Howard! Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!

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Four-star WR and Christian Brothers standout Phillip Bell III who currently holds 17 D1 offers joined me to discuss his backstory, talk about how he got to his current position, the recruitment process and his football journey thus far. You will also hear what it took to gain the attention of the top programs in the nation and to have offers from the likes of Arizona, Georgia, Oregon, Cal, Michigan, and Texas A&M to name a few! He also talks about the great support group on and off the field that has been critical to his success, his future goals and much more. Get ready for some Strayt Talk on this episode!

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