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In this episode, we break down the teams who didn't make it to the 2023 NBA Conference Finals and share our thoughts on Ja Morant's latest suspension.

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In this episode we talk to former pro basketball player & current 3HL radio host, Ron Slay. Ron talks about the history of Nashville / Tennessee basketball and playing at Pearl-Cohn, what it was like leaving home to play at Oak Hill Academy, finding success as a basketball player outside of the NBA and now working as a radio + podcast host and analyst on the SEC Network.

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In this episode we talk to current Tennessee State point guard, Marcus Fitzgerald Jr., as well as his dad & Cashville rap legend, Marcus Fitzgerald Sr. (aka Tha City Paper). Marcus Jr. talks about overcoming the pressure of playing college basketball in his hometown. Marcus Sr. shares the journey of leaving a successful rap career with the legend, Young Buck behind so that he could be there to support his kids & their dreams 100% of the time. They both discuss their unique father-son relationship.

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We share what it's like to be real with kids & their parents when we identify where they're at with their skills, set goals & expectations together and when they compare themselves to some of the pros / elite college players we train.

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We rate all the trades from the 2023 NBA trade deadline. 

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Christian Simmons is a basketball trainer who works with Shaun at We Work Hoops in Middle Tennessee. In this episode, he talks about his transition from player to trainer, the brotherly bond that he's developed with Shaun, the importance of building community with people who understand your goals and hosting camps for aspiring athletes.

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Bruce Massey and Reggie Upshaw play basketball overseas and both went to Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. In this episode they talk about what it was like to play for the legendary coach, Kermit Davis at MTSU, the challenges of playing overseas while family lives in the US, and they even talk some trash with each other.

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Ashlee McGee is the head video coordinator and player development coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. In this episode, she talks about her role as a video coordinator and player development coach, her desire to constantly learn & always be reliable, her respect for the game and the state of women in basketball (both the NBA and WNBA). 

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Corey Frazier is a skills trainer at Overtime Elite, as well as a coach for USA Basketball and Brad Beal Elite. In this episode, he talks about starting out as a high school & AAU basketball coach, how he develops players at OTE and his thoughts on the current state of basketball.

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*This episode was filmed live on January 16, 2023*

Ben Taylor is an NBA referee from Middle Tennessee. In this episode, he talks about his journey from local referee to his decade-long career in the NBA, battling Crohn's disease, balancing his career with being a good husband & father and the player/coach relationship with refs. 

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*This episode was filmed live on January 11, 2023*

Rob Allen is the Head of Pro Player Development & Skills Coach at the Skill Factory in Atlanta, GA. In this episode, he talks about growing up in a basketball family, how becoming a trainer was unplanned, the hard times he experienced in his first few years as a trainer, and being prepared for God's blessings.

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*This episode was filmed live on January 3, 2023*

Sending our prayers to Damar Hamlin and breaking down why NBA players & teams are scoring so many points lately. Will we see a 200-point game soon??

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*This episode was filmed live on December 31, 2022*

Recapping our 2022: personal lives, training and launching a podcast!

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*This episode was filmed live in November 2022*

Brian "Penny" Collins is the head coach for the Tennessee State University men's basketball team. In this episode, he gives us a history lesson on HBCUs and inspires us to choose the unconventional path in order to make history. 

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*This episode was filmed live in October 2022*

Ronnie Taylor, founder of Taylor Sports Group, We Them Ones & GoodHeartsFoundation, is a trainer in Miami, FL. In this episode, he drops dimes on his journey from being a pro basketball player to becoming a world-renowned trainer, the importance of relationships and how he has prepared for his moments of greatness. 

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*This episode was filmed live in October 2022*

Sharing our thoughts on the Draymond Green and Jordan Poole fight and Lebron's desire to own a team in Vegas. We cap off the episode talking about our ultimate training goals.

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*This episode was filmed live in October 2022* 

Spencer Richardson, owner of All Around Game Basketball, is a trainer in Nashville, TN. In this episode, he drops gems on building the men's & women's basketball scene in Nashville, training boys vs. girls and travel basketball. Jamal and Shaun cap it off with a G League recap - talking about Scoot Henderson, Victor Wembanyama and John Jenkins. 

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