Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Drew Gooden, the 14-year NBA veteran and former Kansas Jayhawk star whose jersey hangs in the rafters at Allen Fieldhouse. In this captivating episode, Drew takes us on his incredible journey from being recruited by Nolan Richardson at Arkansas to his Final Four run at Kansas, and ultimately becoming LeBron James’ teammate during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first NBA Finals appearance. Drew shares jaw-dropping stories about witnessing LeBron score 29 straight points against the Detroit Pistons in the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals and reveals how he knew LeBron since he was just 15 years old. This episode is packed with behind-the-scenes NBA tales, college basketball memories, and the authentic perspective of a player who experienced basketball at its highest levels.

⏰ Timestamps:

(00:00) - Drew’s recruiting story and almost committing to Arkansas


(05:34) - Getting cold feet after committing to Kansas


(12:31) - The star-studded 1999 recruiting class and choosing Kansas


(18:46) - Final Four experience at Kansas and losing to Maryland


(25:22) - Being drafted 4th overall by Jerry West and the Memphis Grizzlies


(31:15) - Getting traded to Orlando and meeting childhood hero Grant Hill


(37:42) - The Carlos Boozer situation that led Drew to Cleveland


(43:11) - Dan Gilbert transforming the Cleveland Cavaliers organization


(50:03) - LeBron’s leadership and championship prediction


(55:47) - The legendary 2007 Eastern Conference Finals against Detroit


(1:05:18) - LeBron’s basketball genius and basketball IQ


(1:12:42) - The Detroit Pistons dynasty being dismantled


(1:29:31) - Rapid fire questions: favorite city, best dunk, best teammate

💡Key Topics:

📌 Drew’s unique college recruitment journey and Kansas Final Four run


📌 Being drafted 4th overall by Jerry West and NBA career beginnings


📌 Playing alongside LeBron James during Cleveland’s first Finals run


📌 Witnessing LeBron’s historic 29-point scoring streak against Detroit


📌 Behind-the-scenes stories of NBA team dynamics and relationships


📌 Drew’s broadcasting career with Justin Kutcher and the Washington Wizards

🏀 About Drew Gooden:

Drew Gooden enjoyed a successful 14-year NBA career spanning 10 different teams, including being a key member of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2007 NBA Finals team alongside LeBron James. A former Kansas Jayhawk star whose jersey hangs in the rafters, Gooden was the 4th overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft and later transitioned into broadcasting, working as Justin’s broadcast partner with the Washington Wizards.

🎙️ About the JustIn Time Podcast:

The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As veteran broadcasters, Justin brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

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We sit down with Matt Hasselbeck-18-year NFL veteran, 3x Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl quarterback-for an unfiltered conversation about the real stories behind his remarkable football journey. In this episode, we explore Matt’s unlikely rise from a sixth-round pick out of Boston College to leading the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. Matt shares what it was like learning behind Brett Favre in Green Bay, the lessons from legendary coaches like Mike Holmgren and Andy Reid, and how the culture of the quarterback room can make or break a team. We go deep on the power of resilience, the impact of family, and the human side of football-from the grind of rookie years to the emotional highs and lows of playoff runs. Plus, Matt opens up about coaching high school football, the influence of his wife and kids, and what it means to “fail forward” in sports and in life. If you love authentic sports storytelling and want to hear the wisdom of a true NFL insider, this is an episode you can’t miss.

Subscribe now and join us for this behind-the-scenes look at one of football’s most respected leaders.

⏰ Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Matt Hasselbeck’s NFL journey and unexpected draft story


(00:05:32) - Andy Reid as QB coach and the legendary Packers coaching tree


(00:11:52) - First NFL minicamp experiences and learning the offense


(00:14:04) - Learning from Brett Favre and Doug Pederson in the QB room


(00:20:20) - Transition to Seattle and creating a winning culture


(00:28:31) - Growing up in a football family and multi-sport background


(00:36:45) - The importance of recovery and sleep for NFL performance


(00:44:00) - Finding competitive advantages through unique training methods


(00:54:00) - Life after ESPN, coaching his son’s high school team to a state championship


(01:03:16) - Pete Carroll’s approach to honoring Seahawks history while starting fresh


(01:13:00) - Balancing broadcasting career with family and coaching responsibilities


(01:25:00) - Reflections on Seattle legacy and creating home field advantage

💡 Key Topics:

📌 Matt Hasselbeck’s NFL journey: from sixth-round pick to Super Bowl quarterback

📌 Behind the scenes with Brett Favre, Mike Holmgren, and the Packers dynasty

📌 The art of leadership, resilience, and learning from failure in pro sports

📌 Family, football legacy, and the impact of supportive spouses

📌 Transitioning from player to coach: lessons for the next generation

📌 The quarterback room dynamic and building winning team culture

🏈 About Matt Hasselbeck:

Matt Hasselbeck is an 18-year NFL veteran, three-time Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl XL starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. Known for his leadership, resilience, and football IQ, Matt played for the Packers, Seahawks, Titans, and Colts. He’s a member of the Seahawks Ring of Honor and now coaches high school football, inspiring the next generation.

🎙️ About the JustIn Time Podcast:

The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As veteran broadcasters, Justin brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

🔔 Subscribe now on any major platform to never miss an episode of these timeless conversations.

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun, the architect behind UConn basketball’s rise to national prominence. In this wide-ranging interview, Coach Calhoun takes us through his remarkable journey from high school coach to three-time NCAA champion, sharing intimate stories about recruiting Ray Allen, mentoring Kemba Walker, and building championship teams. We explore the emotional highs of UConn’s first national title in 1999, the unprecedented five-game run in the 2011 Big East Tournament, and the special father-figure relationships he developed with players like Caron Butler. Calhoun’s candid reflections on losing his father at 15, his philosophy on building trust with players, and his ability to read body language reveal why he became one of college basketball’s greatest program builders. This conversation isn’t just about basketball—it’s about life lessons from a coaching legend.

⏰ Timestamps:

(00:00:54) - Introduction and welcome to Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun


(00:05:49) - Early coaching career and being cut by Bill Russell


(00:13:30) - The impact of losing his father at age 15


(00:15:09) - The 1990 UConn team that put the program on the map


(00:21:16) - Building UConn into a national powerhouse


(00:25:28) - Special relationship with Caron Butler


(00:28:56) - Recruiting the class that rivaled Michigan’s Fab Five


(00:35:40) - The story behind recruiting Ray Allen


(00:41:26) - Recruiting Israeli players and international talent


(00:46:08) - Emeka Okafor’s academic excellence and basketball IQ


(00:49:59) - What Calhoun looked for when recruiting players


(00:56:36) - OKC Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s start as UConn manager


(01:01:16) - The historic 2011 run with Kemba Walker


(01:07:31) - Comparing his three national championship teams


(01:12:18) - The relief of winning the first championship in 1999


(01:21:21) - Calhoun’s all-time UConn starting five


(01:44:20) - Reflections on career impact and relationships with players

💡Key Topics:

📌 Building UConn basketball from regional program to national powerhouse


📌 Recruiting and developing NBA stars like Ray Allen, Kemba Walker, and Caron Butler


📌 The emotional journey to three NCAA Championships (1999, 2004, 2011)


📌 Coaching philosophy focused on trust, body language, and player relationships


📌 The historic five-game run in the 2011 Big East Tournament


📌 Upcoming book “More Than a Game” about life lessons through basketball

🏀 About Jim Calhoun:

Jim Calhoun is a Hall of Fame basketball coach who led the University of Connecticut to three NCAA Championships (1999, 2004, 2011) during his 26-year tenure. With 873 Division I wins, Calhoun transformed UConn from a regional program into a national powerhouse, coaching 23 future NBA players while becoming one of only six coaches in NCAA history to win three or more national championships.

🎙️ About the JustIn Time Podcast:

The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As a veteran broadcaster, Justin brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

🔔 Subscribe now on any major platform to never miss an episode of these timeless conversations.

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