Although some of the reasons that Americans can be at a disadvantage when playing basketball overseas have been covered, there are however some benefits to the basketball market being this way – so don’t lose hope! Trust the process! Americans are STILL the top ranked and most respected nation for Read more…
I’ve just turned 20 and have decided to not return to America to complete my final season of junior-college – it wasn’t the best situation for me. Since returning to the UK I’ve caught the attention of several agents who believe that they can land me a contract. Just last Read more…
BALL IS LIFE, we all know this…. No question asked… BUT… IS LIFE BALL? Loads of things that life throws at us get in the way of doing the thing we all love – hooping. When we are young, many of us have aspirations to make our living from our Read more…
Summer officially ended yesterday. So did Off-Season… Now it’s time to put your off-season works to the test, the time to battle for roles on a team, competing with teammates and of course, time to show out against the opposition. This can be an exciting time for those who have Read more…
Young Ballers… You’re Better Than That! I was talking with a friend the other day, reminiscing about old times on the hardwood. Upon this reflection, we came to the conclusion that the younger players of this generation have gotten ‘soft’. It’s almost as if kids are ready to sulk, argue, Read more…
The 2016 NBA draft saw no less than 26 international players have their names called to come to the stage. It goes to show that there is talent outside of the United States and competitive talent at that. In fact, there have been many surprises in terms of how the 2016 Read more…
I can assure you that the Brexit poll results weren’t the only shock in the last 10 days. England losing to Iceland, NBA free agent signings are two things this week which also have surprised many. These surprises all coming within a relatively short time made me think about the elements they have in Read more…
The result of the EU referendum has been for Great Britain to leave the European Union! I’m sure you’ve seen many, expressing their disgust on social media at the result – I know I definitely have! In my post on knowing your situation and pathway – I touched on something I called ‘special constraints’. The result of the Read more…
This Thursday, Brits will be called upon to vote in the EU referendum – whether or not the UK should remain part of the European Union. You might have seen the numerous talk shows, campaigns or you may have even been involved in a debate discussing the political, social and economic Read more…
On quite a few occasions now, I have watched NBA stars’ documentaries and seen pictures titled things such as ‘Dwight Howard’s note from when he was 10 years old saying that “I will play in the NBA” on ‘what you will be when you are grown up’ day at school. Does such Read more…