In this episode, we sit down with John Holland — former NBA player, seasoned overseas vet, and proud Puerto Rican hooper 🇵🇷. From the G League to playoff runs with the Cavs, to starring roles in Europe and Israel, John brings the truth about staying ready, staying grounded, and never losing love for the game.

Whether you’re chasing a pro contract, repping your roots on the court, or just hoop-obsessed — this episode is for you.

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– Playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers 🏀

– Representing Puerto Rico on the national team 🌎

– Life overseas in Israel, Turkey, and beyond ✈️

– Finding identity and purpose through basketball ✡️🇵🇷

– Staying consistent when the path isn’t linear 🔁

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In this episode, we sit down with Geoffrey Grey — a Jewish-American hooper from Boston, former Israeli pro, and now assistant coach in the NBA G League with the Texas Legends 🏀. From late-night training sessions overseas to developing the next generation of NBA stars, Geoffrey shares a story of resilience, identity, and hustle.

Whether you're a baller playing overseas 🌍, a coach chasing the next step 📈, or someone who just loves the grind — this episode delivers stories that hit different.

💬 What we talk about:

– Playing in the Israeli Basketball Premier League 🇮🇱

– Life in the NBA G League 🇺🇸

– Being a Jewish athlete in pro sports ✡️

– From Boston gyms to global arenas 🏀

– Advice for young players chasing the dream 🚀

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In this episode of The Baseline, we sit down with Tre Jackson to talk about his journey from South Carolina to making his mark in college basketball at Iowa State & Western Carolina. We then break down Tre's move overseas, where he now plays in Poland and just won league & finals MVP! Tre shares insights into his sharpshooting skills, the highs and lows of his NCAA career and overseas, and his aspirations for the future. Don’t miss this conversation with the MVP.

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In this episode of The Baseline, we speak with Silvio De Sousa, the Angolan big man whose journey began with going to America for high school, followed by college ball at Kansas and Chattanoga. Silvio takes us through the ups and downs of the NCAA, playing for legendary coaches, and now playing pro ball in Israel. Silvio opens up about rebuilding his name, life overseas, and what it means to keep going, on and off the court.

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In this episode of The Baseline, we speak to Silvio De Sousa, the Angolan big man whose journey spans Kansas, up and downs with the NCAA, a viral brawl, and a comeback at Chattanooga. Now playing pro ball in Israel, Silvio opens up about rebuilding his name, life overseas, and what it means to keep going, on and off the court.

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In this episode of The Baseline, Keandre Cook joins us to talk about life beyond the D1 spotlight and what it takes to carve out a professional career overseas. From Missouri State to putting up numbers in Europe, Keandre reflects on staying locked in, adjusting to new cultures, and chasing consistency in a game that never stops moving. Don't miss this one!

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In this episode of The Baseline, Daeshon Francis joins us to talk about his journey through the overseas grind — from small-town grind in Green Bay to making a name for himself across Europe and Israel. He shares what it takes to stay focused, adapt to new environments, and keep the fire alive while chasing the game far from home. The hustle, the growth, and the mindset behind it all. Tune in for Daeshon’s story.

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In this episode of The Baseline, Liam O'Reilly joins us to discuss the overseas grind and his experience navigating professional basketball across multiple countries. From adapting to new cultures and playing styles to staying mentally locked in thousands of miles from home, Liam opens up about the realities that come with chasing the game internationally — the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

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Tenured veteran and journeyman Brandon Bowman joins us for an epic episode. Brandon has played in 12+ countries and leaves us with amazing stories and tells us about experiences playing ball around the world. He is now an Israeli citizen and drops golden knowledge for current and future overseas hoopers. DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE!

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In this episode of The Baseline, we host two standout players this season from Elitzur Netanya, Bryce Washington & Carlos Marshall. Bryce was a 1,000-point, 1,000-rebound player at Louisiana-Lafayette, a rare achievement accomplished by few players in the program’s history. Carlos Marshall is an alumnus of Tennessee State and Santa Clara University, who joins us right after a legendary 40-point game in Netanya's most recent battle. Tune in! More big interviews on the way!

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