Category: Podcast
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Ep. 20 Josh Cooperwood | Basketball
Real talk with Josh Cooperwood: We chat about growing up in Nashville and the influence of Memphis on his life and career, his calm demeanor and how it fuels his belief in himself and others. The years in Israel and the pro circuit, his daughter and her role in his 5th quarter start. How…
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Ep. 19 Harold “Lefty” Williams | Basketball
Real talk with Harold “Lefty” Williams: growing up in Jersey in a household dominated by his abusive father, the love and respect of his mom, the moral compass that pushed him towards a better future. The consequences of life stress on his academics and the reality he would never play Div 1 basketball. Taking…
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Ep. 18 Nadiria Evans | Basketball & Track
Real talk with Nadiria Evans: We chat about growing up in Florida and the joy of running. Discovering basketball and the injury that derailed her senior year. The culture shock of college, the accolades of track & field and her unknown future. The reality of life in her 5th quarter, learning to fail and…
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Ep. 17 Alvin Sims | Basketball
Real talk with Alvin Sims: growing up in Kentucky, how he fell in love with basketball, his summer with Kobe, and the run to the Elite 8. He dishes on the challenges of pro ball and what it’s like to live and play overseas, the career-ending injury, waiting to get THAT call and the harsh long…
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Ep. 16 Whitney Bays | Basketball
Real talk with Whitney Bays: We chat about life in West Virginia and her early start in basketball, playing pickup ball with the guys and her dream of playing in the WNBA. We talk injuries, the triple losses and her comeback story of redemption at Purdue and later in Huntington WV. The light of her…
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Ep. 15 Tom Schuberth | Basketball
Real talk with Coach Tom Schuberth: growing up in Chicago, the excitement of Vegas and the final four, culture shock in Starkville and finding his passion. The 90s in Memphis with Larry Finch, coaching stints throughout the south and how retirement gives him a whole new perspective. Tom Schuberth, a product of Chicago and a player…
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Ep. 14 Jerome Williams | Basketball
Real talk with Jerome Williams: Growing up outside DC, the work ethic his parents instilled in him, always thinking ahead, the value of education, those years with AI, the bright lights of the NBA, why his 5th quarter started right after high school and what he’s working on now for the young athletes in the…
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Ep. 13 LaKaitlin Wright | Basketball
Real talk with LaKaitlin Wright: Growing up in small town Georgia, the legacy of sports in her family, the discipline of her mom as a coach and her own dual role as player and daughter. The collegiate level of hooping, her diploma and the daunting decision of what to do next. The realization of her…
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Ep. 12 Tony Harris | Basketball
Real talk with Tony Harris: We chat about his days growing up in Memphis, the hallowed halls of East High School and his 40 pieces, the brights lights of LA and the call of the Memphis bluffs, the pivotal moment of his basketball career and the moment time stood still and he saw his higher…
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Ep. 11 Keke Mckinney | Basketball
Real talk with Keondra “Keke” McKinney: Playing ball from age 3 and the clear path for success. The legacy of a sport and determination to succeed. Achieving her goals at Kentucky, yet pushing herself to see more, do more. The road to Memphis and what’s next. McKinney comes to Memphis after spending last season at…
The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams 