On this episode of the P.P.U Podcast, we sit down with former Oldham Co. standout and NBA player Donta Smith.  Smith was a player that was under the radar for most of his career until he grew during junior college and became an instant prospect for the NBA.  The pro baller talks to us about being a two sport star, valuable lessons he learned going from JUCO to the NBA, and embracing new beginnings playing basketball abroad.  Be sure to join in with host Larry O'Bannon and co-host Alhaji Mohammed on this great episode!

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On this week's episode, we host a U of L legend, Tick Rogers.  The Hart County great talks to us about his playing experiences with the Hall Of Fame coach Denny Crum and what it meant to put on the cardinal uniform.   We also take a trip down memory lane to the 1996 NCAA match up with Villanova Wildcats to earn a spot in the sweet 16.  This is another great episode you will not want to miss.  Be sure to tune it!

On this week's episode of the PPU Podcast, we sit and talk with former NFL running back and current running backs coach at Purdue University, Chris Barclay.  The Wake Forest Hall of Famer and record hold shares stories about his playing days and his transition into coaching.  It's also a great episode for young football players to understand what a college coach is looking for in a recruit.  Tune in!  @larryobannon Twitter: @ThePPUPodcast IG: The PlayersPerspectivePodcast

On this episode, we get chance to sit down and talk with 2x champ and Superbowl MVP Deion Branch.  The football legend discusses his road to becoming a New England Patriot and the obstacles along the way that he had to overcome.  We also catch up with what Deion has been doing since retiring from the NFL and the charity work he has done with his Deion Branch Foundation organization.  Be sure to tune in and listen to Deion tell his story.

One this episode of TPSUP, we talk to Florida State University legend Ron King.  We sit down and discuss what it was like playing with so much civil unrest during the 60's and leading FSU to their first Final Four and NCAA championship game in 1972.  Known as a scoring machine, we hear from the legend himself and let him share some of his experiences.  Be sure to tune in and check it out!

On this week's episode, we start off Season 2 with Heaven Hill Master Distiller Conor O'Driscoll.  We talk to Conor about his journey to bourbon from Ireland and learn some new facts about bourbon and how we can differentiate the qualities with a simple ice cube.  Be sure to tune in and enjoy the episode!

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On this week’s episode, we’ll be talking to the basketball legend Milt Wagner.  The “Iceman” stops by to share some stories and talk about his experiences winning a championship at all 3 levels: High School, College & NBA.  He gives us the inside on what it was like winning a championship in the 80’s with the Lakers and coaching on the sideline with John Calipari.  Be sure to tune in, it’s an episode you don’t want to miss.  Follow us on social media: Twitter @ThePPUPodcast IG: @ThePlayersPerspectivePodcast.  Hosted by @larryobannon & @alhajimohammed 

On this week's episode, we talk with former NBA veteran Chuck Hayes, who also serves as the  Houston Rocket's Director of Player Personnel. We converse with the ex-power forward about his playing days in the NBA and the grind he took to get there after not being drafted in 2005.  Chuck also discusses playing along NBA greats Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming with the Houston Rockets, along with what it's like being on the other side of the basketball business in the front office.  Be sure to tune into a great episode.  Twitter: @ThePPUPodcast  @larryobannon @alhajimohammed IG: @ThePlayersPerspectivePodcast @larryobannon @alhajimohammed

On this week's episode, we sit down with former ABA Professional basketball player turned business mogul George Tinsley.  Mr. Tinsley talks with us about everything from playing in the ABA to how he got started into franchising KFC's and operating over 60 businesses.  We talk about his transition out of sports and what lead him to be the business CEO that he is today.  Be sure to tune in and listen to some of the gems and great advice that drops on this episode.  Like and Subscribe! Twitter: @ThePPUPodcast  IG: @ThePlayersPerspectivePodcast  Host:@larryobannon

On this week's episode, we sit and talk with University of Memphis Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Cody Toppert.   Cody discusses how it has been to join Anfernee " Penny" Hardaway's staff, his experience coaching in the NBA and what it takes to get to the next level, and what the coaching staff looks for in recruits and how to get them to buy into the team concept.  This is a great episode to understand what it takes to play at a high level of basketball and get advice in this unprecedented time of Covid of how to think about choosing a college.  Be sure to tune in.

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