Hey Baseline family, we’ve moved channels! Click Here!! https://open.spotify.com/show/0JZTMOoEZWSJGb40Eq5Osi?si=16594709dbef4bbd

Thank you all for rocking with us on this channel for nearly three years! It has meant the world to us. To keep growing and bring you even better content, we’ve made the switch to posting independently on a new Spotify page. Check out all of our new episodes, and stay tuned for many more to come.

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Same Baseline. Bigger moves ahead.

From Davidson College to the top of European baseketball, Jake Cohen has built a career defined by adaptability, basketball IQ, and leadership. In this episode, Jake opens up about the realities of life overseas, the adjustments, the grind, and what it takes to remain valuable year after year.

💬 What we talk about:

– Making the jump from college ball to Europe

– Finding your role across different teams and systems

– Competing in high-pressure EuroLeague environments

– Longevity, professionalism, and embracing your role

– How perspective changes after years playing abroad

A real look at the behind-the-scenes side of an overseas career, beyond the box score.

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In the Beis and on the court, Chaim Galbut carries himself with poise, confidence, and real skill. A rising Jewish hooper whose name you’re going to be hearing a lot more, Chaim blends highlight-reel finishes with discipline, depth, and purpose. From slams to halacha, he’s ready for the next level. In this upcoming episode, we talk about work ethic, development, identity, and what it really takes to separate yourself when the spotlight gets brighter.

👀 Keep an eye on this one — he’s just getting started.

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Every pro journey looks different — and Wesley Harris’s story is a reminder that there’s no single path to making it. In this episode, we talk about the realities of the grind, learning on the fly, and what it takes to keep pushing forward at the next level.

💬 What we talk about:

– Navigating the ups and downs of a pro career

– Adjusting to new environments and roles

– Staying ready when opportunities come

– Lessons learned along the way

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From St. John's to the physical grind of the pro game, Marcellus Earlington’s journey is all about growth, adaptability, and earning your spot. In this episode, he opens up about carving out his role, embracing the work, and what it really takes to stick at the next level.

💬 What we talk about:

– The jump from college to the pros

– Finding confidence in new systems and roles

– Defense, versatility, and doing the little things

– Staying ready when opportunities come

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This one didn’t stay serious for long. Enjoy our Christmas episode with CJ Walker, with some laughs and some real insight into the pro grind. From staying ready in your role to what the game looks like overseas, CJ keeps it honest — and entertaining.

💬 What we talk about:

– Playing pro ball versus college

– Finding rhythm, confidence, and consistency

– Life overseas beyond the court

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From anchoring the paint at Virginia and Texas to carving out his identity as a pro, Kadin Shedrick’s journey is built on defense, discipline, and doing the little things that win games. In this episode, Kadin opens up about the grind of high-level college hoops, adapting his game, and what it really takes to stick at the next level.

💬 What we get into:

– Life in the Virginia system & culture

– Evolving his role from college to the pro game

– Mental toughness, patience, and staying ready

– What motivates him as he looks ahead

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From the U.S. college grind to carving out minutes in Beer Sheva, Sam Iorio’s journey is about earning trust and impacting the game in many ways. In this episode, Sam breaks down the adjustment to Israeli basketball, the realities of life overseas, and what it takes to stick as a pro.

💬 What we talk about:

– Adjusting to the pace and physicality of Israeli hoops

– Earning a role and staying ready in a competitive rotation

– The mental shift from college to the pro game

– What he’s focused on taking to the next level

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He didn’t think he’d be playing professionally this long. Now he’s heading into year seven.

Josh Freund’s journey is a real one. Staying ready, embracing uncertainty, and finding a way to keep going when nothing is guaranteed. In this episode, Josh reflects on how his career has unfolded in ways he never expected, the mindset shifts that kept him in the game, and what it takes to last at the pro level.

💬 What we get into:

– Adapting as roles change over time

– The mental grind of pro basketball

– Trusting the work when the path isn’t clear

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From the grind of college basketball to carving out his lane overseas, RJ Glasper’s journey is about patience, confidence, and learning how to control the game on your terms. In this episode, RJ breaks down what it really takes to earn every minute, from adjusting to new systems and cultures to knowing what is the best move for his career.

💬 What we get into:

– His path from the U.S. to playing overseas

– Adjusting to the physicality and pace of international basketball

– The mental side of being in a new environment

– Finding consistency, confidence, and growth away from home

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