Agee and Gates The Podcast - What's your Hoop Dream?

EP. 79 Minnesota native, and Howard Bison Guard, Joshua Strong, joins Will Gates and Arthur Agee on The Agee & Gates Podcast to talk about his Hoop Dreams origin story. Josh grew up in Brooklyn Park Minnesota and played high school ball at Champlin Park. He then went on to D-2 college ball at Minnesota Duluth where he helped the team to an Elite Eight finish. He moved on to Howard to pursue a law degree after graduating Summa Cum Laude in only 2 from UMD. Josh is currently the only D-1 basketball player also enrolled in law school. Tune in to hear Josh's inspiring story. Listen & Subscribe now to the Agee & Gates Podcast with Will Gates and Arthur Agee on The Revolt Podcast Network. Hosted by Will Gates and Arthur Agee Produced by Matt Hoffar Additional Production and Editing Matt Savage Created by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur Agee Listen & Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. For more info www.oghoopdreams.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Agee & Gates The Podcast, Professional High Jumper Dontavious Hill. The former, 5x NCAA All-American for the Auburn Tigers and 3x Team USA Member, sits down with Will Gates and Arthur Agee to talk about his origin story and hoop dreams journey. From starting off playing basketball to eventually excelling in Track and Field and specifically high jump, Dontavious shares how the sport is structured, how the recruiting and scholarship process works, and spoiler alert, it's a little different than the basketball process. Dontavious is now chasing the next step in his hoop dream as he competes to make the USA Olympic Team for Paris 2024. Tune in as Dontavious educates us on all things Track and Field and shares a bit about his life off the field and his future goals. Hosted by Will Gates and Arthur Agee Produced by Matt Hoffar Additional Production and Editing Matt Savage Created by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur Agee REVOLT Podcast Network For more information visit us at www.oghoopdreams.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Straight out of New Orleans, Coach Henry Jolly and his 10 year old twins and basketball phenoms, The Jolly Boys, join Will Gates and Arthur Agee on the Agee & Gates podcast, to talk about their Hoop Dreams. The twins, Henry and Ashton, have hit the game by storm with a combination of their unique brand of basketball and humble confidence. Their Dad has helped guide and coach them through these early years and has already got them signed to brand deals, including one with PUMA. Henry Sr. talks about his coaching philosophy, he and wis wife's parenting style and their family dynamic and what his thoughts are on the early celebrity status his kids are already building. Don't miss this true #hoopdreams origin story. Hosted by: Arthur Agee & William Gates Produced by Matt Hoffar Created by Matt Hoffar, William Gates and Arthur Agee Editing by Matt Savage www.oghoopdreams.com REVOLT Podcast Network An Unlearning and Brickhouse Ventures Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 of the Agee & Gates Podcast kicks off with Harvard Women's basketball player and entrepreneur Gabrielle Anderson. Hosts Will Gates and Arthur Agee dive into Gabrielle's Hoop Dream journey, from her time as the Captain of the IMG Academy women's basketball team to her current position on the Harvard's women team. At IMG Academy she was a Three-time Defensive Player of the Year, named Team MVP in her junior year and helped the team become the first IMG women's team make to make the Geico Nationals. Outside of basketball Gabrielle is an aspiring entrepreneur with her company Graffiti By Gabby where she has created her own school supply line called Brilliant, Authentic, AND Black as well as being commissioned to create campaigns for Walmart and other organizations. Gabrielle is one of a kind and an incredible young woman whose story will inspire students, athletes and entrepreneurs of all ages. Tune into the Hoop Dreams Podcast on the REVOLT Podcast Network. Available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts and all of your podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media @oghoopdreams . The Agee & Gates Podcast Created by William Gates, Arthur Agee and Matt Hoffar Produced by Matt Hoffar Additional Production and Editing by Matt Savage www.oghoopdreams.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the show we have Washington D.C. native and one of the most sought after NBA shooting coaches, Mr. Chris Matthews aka “Lethal Shooter”. The St. Bonnie's alumni and former pro ball player stops by to chop it up with Agee & Gates about his Hoop Dreams origin story. Chris takes us back to his early days in DC and talks about the obstacles he overcame and some of the coaches and mentors that helped keep him off the streets and pushed him to keep pursuing his basketball career. Since his successful international career including stops in Canada, Russia and China, Chris has built up a stellar roster of NBA and WNBA clients such as Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard and his current group of core clients; Domantas Sabonis, Bobby Portis and Grayson Allen and a long list of celebrities including Drake, Future, Polo G and many more. The guys also talk about how he got his own Jordan shoe, his Red Bull sponsorship which will be taking him to Japan this June to shoot against the Toyota Robot and his past trip to Egypt where he became the first person to shoot in front of the pyramids. Don't miss this inspiring interview with a guy who will help you Stay Locked In on Your Greatness. Tune in and Subscribe now to Hoop Dreams on all your podcast platforms. Hosted by William Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarCreated and Written by Matt Hoffar, William Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep.74 On this weeks episode of the Hoop Dreams Podcast we have a classic underdog origin story, or as our guest calls it an "unconventional" origin story. He's a Baton Rouge, Louisiana native, a St. Joseph's alumni, an NBA guard and now a sneaker entrepreneur, Mr. Langston Galloway drops by to chop it up with hosts Will Gates and Arthur Agee. The guys go back to the beginning and talk about his early days at Christian Life Academy in Baton Rouge to his time at St. Joseph's under coach Phil Martelli and then his grit and determination that got him into the league after going undrafted in 2014. Langston gives us a second origin story on Ethics Brand, he and his wife Sabrina's newest venture in the clothing and sneaker business. He talks about where the idea came from, what the brand stands for and the path they have taken launching their first two versions of the sneaker. For anyone out there hustling and grinding through the entrepreneurship life you won't want to miss this story as you will be inspired and will definitely learn a thing or two. Tune in and Subscribe now to Hoop Dreams on all your podcast platforms. Hosted by William Gates and Arthur Agee Produced by Matt Hoffar Created and Written by Matt Hoffar, William Gates and Arthur Agee Editing by Matt Savage www.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep.73 Part 2 with Ruston, Louisiana native and Arkansas Razorback legend, Scotty Thurman. Will Gates and Arthur Agee continue their conversation with Scotty on Hoop Dreams The Podcast. Scotty hit the game winning three pointer as part of the NCAA Championship team that knocked off Grant Hill and the Duke Blue Devils in the 1994 NCAA Finals. Corliss Williamson and Scotty Thurman were a hard duo to contain under Coach Nolan Richardsons guidance as the Hogs went 16 - 0 at home that season. Scotty went on to play 10 years of pro basketball overseas before going on to work and coach at his alma matter. Scotty now coaches the Senior Boys team at Parkview High School. If you are a basketball fan, especially a college basketball fan, you are going to enjoy this episode. Listen & Subscribe now to Hoop Dreams on all your podcast platforms. Hosted by William Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarCreated and Written by Matt Hoffar, William Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep.72 On this week's episode Ruston, Louisiana native and Arkansas Razorback legend, Scotty Thurman, joins Will Gates and Arthur Agee on Hoop Dreams The Podcast for Part 1 of their conversation. Scotty hit the game winning three pointer as part of the NCAA Championship team that knocked off Grant Hill and the Duke Blue Devils in the 1994 NCAA Finals. Corliss Williamson and Scotty Thurman were a hard duo to contain under Coach Nolan Richardsons guidance as the Hogs went 16 - 0 at home that season. Scotty went on to play 10 years of pro basketball overseas before going on to work and coach at his alma matter. Scotty now coaches the Senior Boys team at Parkview High School. If you are a basketball fan, especially a college basketball fan, you are going to enjoy this episode.Listen & Subscribe now to Hoop Dreams on all your podcast platforms. Hosted by William Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarCreated and Written by Matt Hoffar, William Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP.71 Part 2 with California native, UCLA Alumni and one of the purest NBA shooting guards the league has seen, Tracy Murray. Tracy continues his conversation with hosts Will Gates and Arthur Agee on the Hoop Dreams Podcast. Tracy was a McDonald's All-American averaging an incredible 44 points a game in his senior season of high school ball catching the eye of numerous Division 1 schools, eventually settling on the UCLA Bruins where he went on to become a 2x All Pac-10 Player of the Year. Tracy was drafted 18th overall in the 1992 NBA draft and went on to play 12 seasons in the league winning an NBA Championship with the 1995 Houston Rockets. Over the course of his career Tracy played with some of the greats including Shaq, Hakeem Olajuwon, Kobe, Chris Webber and Juwan Howard just to name a few. Tracy shares some classic NBA stories and gives young players some great insights as to what it takes to make it in the league. So tune in and enjoy some lessons from a legend. An Unlearning Network ProductionHosted by Will Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarWritten by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by: Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com #hoopdreams #nbapodcast #sportstalk #sportspodcast #nbatalk #lifelessons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Part 2 Marquette Golden Eagle alumni and former NBA point guard with the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings, Dr. Lloyd Walton, continues his conversation with Will Gates and Arthur Agee on the Hoop Dreams Podcast. Lloyd grew up in Chicago and attended Mount Carmel High School where he was named a Parade All-American before going on to Marquette where he played for legendary coach Al McGuire. After playing 5 years in the NBA Lloyd went on to be an assistant coach and scout at the collegiate and pro level. He has worked in the non-profit sector for The James Jordan Boys & Girls Club & Family Life Center and the Washington Park YMCA in Chicago. Lloyd is currently senior career counsellor for the National Basketball Players Association and runs Life Long Winner a consulting company designed to help athlete's with transition planning and life coaching. Listen and Subscribe to Agee & Gates on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. An Unlearning Network ProductionHosted by Will Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarWritten by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by: Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 with Antonio Harvey. The former NBA Power Forward, NBA Analyst and currently a successful Cannabis Entrepreneur, Mr. Antonio Harvey continues his conversation with Will Gates and Arthur Agee on the Hoop Dreams Podcast. Antonio is a Mississippi native who played college ball at Southern Illinois, Georgia and Pfeiffer before going on to play 10 years in the NBA and 4 seasons overseas. He played with the Lakers, Grizzlies, Blazers, Clippers, Sonics and the Hawks before going on to an 11 year run as an analyst with the Portland Trail Blazers. He became one of the early pioneers in the legal side of the cannabis business industry in Oregon, starting multiple companies which he eventually merged into Legends Food & Beverage. Antonio talks about his battle with Shaq in college, his famous block on Michael Jordan while with the Vancouver Grizzlies and all the lessons he learned playing alongside some of the greats like Gary Payton, Rasheed Wallace, James Worthy, Shawn Kemp and many others. Antonio talks about how he and his wife took a big risk starting their cannabis business and all the ups and downs during the process and sprinkles in some nuggets of advice and life lessons along the way. If you are a fan of basketball history then don't miss this episode. An Unlearning Network ProductionHosted by Will Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarWritten by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by: Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep.68 Solepack Founder Mike Sala and Director of NIL & Athletic Partnerships for Solepack, Willard Randolph Brown III, join Will Gates and Arthur Agee on the Hoop Dreams Podcast to talk about the Solepack origin story and their new NIL initiative Bucket Society. Mike checks in from his hometown of New York and Willard from his stomping grounds of Memphis, Tennessee. Solepack is a designer of unique carry bags built specifically for your basketball shoes. It is the shoe transport backpack for playground ballers and gym rats everywhere. Created to protect your sneakers, keep your gear clean and make your journey to and from the court more stylish and more comfortable. Founded by Mike Sala, a physical therapist and avid ballplayer, who was always carrying his sneakers around in a plastic bag, he felt there had to be a better way and then the idea hit him on the train one day, and the rest is history. You've seen them in The NBA Store, SLAM Magazine, Men's Health, Complex and many other publications and with collaborations in place with NBALAB, NBA All-Star, College and Pro Players, Mike and Willard are set to ride the wave of excitement they've been creating. For any designer, accessory or fashion entrepreneur out there trying to get their idea seen and their product into the market this episode is full of lessons and insight on how Mike has done it so far, some of the pitfalls and how he has navigated the entrpreneurship journey. Listen and learn as Mike and Will share their Hoop Dream journey and give us a little taste of what’s next for the company. An Unlearning Network ProductionHosted by Will Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarWritten by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by: Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast, Part 2 with renowned Photographer Mr. Kevin Couliau, a native of Nantes, France and a true fan of the game of basketball and the culture surrounding it. Kevin continues his conversation with Will Gates and Arthur Agee and shares more of his Hoop Dreams journey. Kevin has been chronicling the sport of basketball through his lens for over 20 years all across the world, from Japan to the Philippines to Africa and beyond. He has shot for big name clients such as Nike, SLAM, Henessy, the NBA and many others. On top of that he is an award winning filmmaker known for his documentary “Doin’ It In The Park” which was done in collaboration with New York legend Bobbito Garcia which tells the story of New York’s historic pick-up basketball culture. If you are a fan of the sport of basketball then do not miss this episode as Kevin shares a truly unique origin story. An Unlearning Network ProductionHosted by Will Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarWritten by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by: Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 66. This week on Agee & Gates, the man with many talents, from DJ, to Radio Host, to Filmmaker, Producer, Author, Sneaker guru and playground basketball legend, he goes by many names, DJ Cucumber Slice, Kool Bob Love and of course Bobbito, Mr. Bobbito Garcia joins Will Gates and Arthur Agee to share his incredible origin story and talk about his new book "Aim High Little Giants, Aim High". Bobbito takes us back to his humble beginnings on the asphalt courts of New York and explains how his deep love for the game of basketball has taken him on a journey around the world and has opened numerous doors for him. From playing pro ball in Puerto Rico, to his pivotal role as a DJ launching early Hip Hop acts in the 90's, to his passion for sneaker culture and to a career as a filmmaker and author. Sit back, listen and learn as Bobbito drops knowledge on everything from early New York street ball legends, to his relationship with the Rocksteady Crew, to putting the spotlight on unsigned Hip Hop acts that appeared with him and Stretch Armstrong on their radio show before going on to fame and how he got into documentary filmmaking. His passion and energy are infectious. The episode is available now on all your podcast platforms. An Unlearning Network ProductionHosted by Will Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarWritten and Created by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by: Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast renowned Photographer Mr. Kevin Couliau, a native of Nantes, France and a true fan of the game of basketball and the culture surrounding it joins Will Gates and Arthur Agee to share his Hoop Dreams journey. Kevin has been chronicling the sport of basketball through his lens for over 20 years all across the world, from Japan to the Philippines to Africa and beyond. He has shot for big name clients such as Nike, SLAM, Henessy, the NBA and many others. On top of that he is an award winning filmmaker known for his documentary “Doin’ It In The Park” which was done in collaboration with New York legend Bobbito Garcia which tells the story of New York’s historic pick-up basketball culture. If you are a fan of the sport of basketball then do not miss this episode as Kevin shares a truly unique origin story. An Unlearning Network ProductionHosted by Will Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarWritten by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by: Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Part 1 with Marquette Golden Eagle alumni and former NBA point guard with the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings, Dr. Lloyd Walton, joins Will Gates and Arthur Agee on the Hoop Dreams Podcast. Lloyd grew up in Chicago and attended Mount Carmel High School where he was named a Parade All-American before going on to Marquette where he played for legendary coach Al McGuire. After playing 5 years in the NBA Lloyd went on to be an assistant coach and scout at the collegiate and pro level. He has worked in the non-profit sector for The James Jordan Boys & Girls Club & Family Life Center and the Washington Park YMCA in Chicago. Lloyd is currently senior career counsellor for the National Basketball Players Association and runs Life Long Winner a consulting company designed to help athlete's with transition planning and life coaching. Listen and Subscribe to Agee & Gates on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. An Unlearning Network ProductionHosted by Will Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarWritten by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by: Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NBA Power Forward, NBA Analyst and currently a successful Cannabis Entrepreneur, Mr. Antonio Harvey joins Will Gates and Arthur Agee to talk about his origin story and Hoop Dreams journey. Antonio is a Mississippi native who played college ball at Southern Illinois, Georgia and Pfeiffer before going on to play 10 years in the NBA and 4 seasons overseas. He played with the Lakers, Grizzlies, Blazers, Clippers, Sonics and the Hawks before going on to an 11 year run as an analyst with the Portland Trail Blazers. He became one of the early pioneers in the legal side of the cannabis business industry in Oregon, starting multiple companies which he eventually merged into Legends Food & Beverage. On this episode Antonio talk about his battle with Shaq in college, his famous block on Michael Jordan while with the Vancouver Grizzlies and all the lessons he learned playing alongside some of the greats like Gary Payton, Rasheed Wallace, James Worthy, Shawn Kemp and many others. Antonio talks about how he and his wife took a big risk starting their cannabis business and all the ups and downs during the process and sprinkles in some nuggets of advice and life lessons along the way. If you are a fan of basketball history then don't miss this episode. An Unlearning Network ProductionHosted by Will Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarWritten by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by: Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our second Director's Cut, hailing from the Southside of Chicago, Writer and Director Daniel Willis joins Will Gates and Arthur Agee to share his Hoop Dreams origin story. His short films and television projects have screened at festivals including Urbanworld Film Festival, The Global Impact Film Festival, The LA Film Festival, The Chicago International Television Festival and many others. Daniel’s latest short film, Wednesday, was a finalist in the HBO Short Film Competition and was licensed by HBO. Daniel’s TV directing credits include, Freeform/Hulu’s Cruel Summer, ABC’s The Rookie and Grey’s Anatomy, NBC’s The Blacklist, Chicago Fire and Chicago Med and Big Shot on Disney+. On the writing front, Daniel recently served as Writer/Producer for the Lena Waithe produced comedy series: Twenties. Sit back and enjoy Daniel's journey as he drops a few gems for any up and coming aspiring filmmakers. Listen & Subscribe now on all your podcast platforms. An Unlearning Network ProductionHosted by Will Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarWritten by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by: Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Agee & Gates we have a crazy Hoop Dreams journey with the grandson of the man who Rucker Park was named after and who is the founder of the clothing brand, The Rucker Brand. Mr. Chris Rucker joins Will Gates and Arthur Agee on the show to give us his origin story and to share some history on one of the most famous street ball courts in the world, Rucker Park in New York.Chris goes way back and shares his grandfather Holcombe Rucker's origin story and his contributions to basketball which led to Rucker Park adopting his name. Chris also talks about his business partner in The Rucker Brand, Dexter Gordon, and how they came together to build Rucker Brand and some of the plans they have for the future. The guys get into the famous names who have played, coached and been to Rucker Park and what the park means to basketball fans worldwide. Don't miss this episode if you are a true basketball fan because if you don't know about Rucker Park then you better read up. Listen & Subscribe now on all your podcasts platforms. An Unlearning Network ProductionHosted by Will Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarWritten by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by: Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP.61 Ohio native, Louisville Cardinal Alumni, former Professional Football player and currently a Speaker, Actor and Director, Mr. T.C. Stallings sits down with Will Gates and Arthur Agee to chop it up about his Hoop Dreams origin story. T.C. was born and raised in Cleveland's inner-city and started playing football at a young age. He went on to play college ball at Louisville where he is known for a famous touchdown which is featured in his new documentary called "24 Counter: The Story Behind The Run". He got his first break in TV winning Season 2 of a reality show called Animal Planet's King of The Jungle which led to an opportunity as a fitness model for Russel Athletic. He has gone on to star in multiple movies, including Courageous, War Room, God's Compass and Unbridled among others as well as appearing in multiple TV commercials. TC is also a licensed minister and spokesperson and brand ambassador for technology company ClearPlay, which helps to provide clean family entertainment. Don't miss another great episode of Agee and Gates on the Unlearning Network. An Unlearning Network ProductionHosted by Will Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarWritten by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by: Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices