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How does it feel to play your last college game and land on the cover of Sports Illustrated? What was it like to be a part of the team that won the University of Kentucky’s first national championship ever? Listeners will find the answer to these questions and so much more in Ryan Clark’s newly updated edition of Game of My Life: Kentucky Wildcats. Clark takes listeners into the arena and onto the court with this in-depth look at the legends of Kentucky basketball.

Legendary University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith tells the full story of his fabled career and shares the life lessons taught and learned over 40 years of unparalleled success as a coach and mentor.

Autobiography of Hall of Fame basketball star Clyde Drexler, one of basketball history's most dynamic players. Through his fifteen-year career as an NBA player, Clyde Drexler played with elegance and flair, leadership and poise, integrity and an ability to come through in the clutch. He led the Portland Trail Blazers to the NBA Finals twice and helped the Houston Rockets win the NBA championship in 1995. A ten-time All-Star, a member of the 1992 Olympic Dream Team, and now a member of basketball’s Hall of Fame, Drexler reached the top of his profession without revealing many of his inner thoughts on himself or the game.

He is one of basketball's towering figures: "Mr. Clutch," who mesmerized his opponents and fans. The coach who began the Lakers' resurgence in the 1970s. The general manager who helped bring "Showtime" to Los Angeles, creating a championship-winning force that continues to this day. Now, for the first time, the legendary Jerry West tells his story - from his tough childhood in West Virginia, to his unbelievable college success at West Virginia University, his 40-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his relationships with NBA legends.

Life in the G League is far from glamorous. Players make enormous sacrifices and work unimaginable hours in the hope that someone in the NBA will give them a chance. To this day, very few fans—even the most passionate followers of the NBA—know much about the G League. In the fall of 2021, the Birmingham Squadron granted author Alex Squadron complete access to the team to capture the experience of playing in the league.

It’s now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. “Dream,” for short. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores the life and legacy of pioneering international basketball superstar Hakeem Olajuwon.

Texas girl Babe Didrikson never tried a sport too tough and never met a hurdle too high. Despite attempts to keep women from competing, Babe achieved All-American status in basketball and won gold medals in track and field at the 1932 Olympics. Then, Babe attempted to conquer golf. One of the founders of the LPGA, Babe won more consecutive tournaments than any golfer in history. But at the height of her fame, she was diagnosed with cancer. Babe would then take her most daring step of all....

Embark on a transformative journey through the riveting audiobook "Ball Ain't Life," narrated by the esteemed author Coach Nix himself. Crafted from years of wisdom gathered on bleachers, planes, and even bustling automobiles, this audiobook is a beacon of guidance for parents and support groups navigating the dynamic realm of grassroots basketball. Coach Nix's unparalleled philosophy illuminates the path to strategically "using the game", fostering holistic success while evading common pitfalls that obstruct progress.

Podcast discussing the Knicks with Ra - Knicks, Dad life and betting optimism

Life on the Road - A Coach's Journey gives coaches the opportunity to look back at their early beginnings as a coach and share their story. So buckle up with your co-hosts Alphonza Kee & Scott Bollwage as they take you on these incredible journeys on "Life on the Road"

BvL - an Asian American hosted sports podcast where weekend warriors Jack and JC shoot the breeze when they're not shooting hoops - think of it as a sideline symposium - the kinda chit chat you get when you're on the sidelines waiting for your next run. We talk sports, family, culture, trends, news - we talk about Life.

Tune in to the “CEBL Life Podcast”, a weekly series that will shed a light on the talented creators contributing to the exciting cultural movement of CEBL basketball both on and off the court. You’ll hear the stories of talented artists, musicians, poets, community builders, DJs, fashion designers, athletes, and other creators embedded in the world of Canada’s professional basketball league. The world of Our Game.

This is a recap podcast for all the Warriors Fans out there. Expect episodes at the end of each game where TJ (Dubb Lifer) will provide a quick summary and his thoughts.

Two basketball wives navigating the ups and downs of living overseas, Alexandra and Beth hit every topic from travel and fashion to dangerous situations and mental health. They highlight the journeys of other wives and basketball players by sharing unique experiences and the impact those experiences have in their lives and the lives of their friends and families. Life of the Away Game brings a new perspective to the human experience or life.

The Black Seinfeld. Two brothas sharing our life experiences and talking about nothing. Come through might learn some s!*t or at least leave with a smile.

2x ACC Coach of The Year Seth Greenberg and Big Ten Network's Andy Katz take you through the 2023 March Madness Basketball Tournament with all the biggest stories and insight.

Jason Reed brings you all the latest news, rumors and analysis of your Los Angeles Lakers. Welcome to the Lake Show Life podcast, part of the FanSided Podcast Network! 

Four Months...and a Lifetime is the touching true story of a father who coached his son’s basketball team from kindergarten through eighth grade, a remarkable nine-year journey with the same boys. Their final march to the eighth-grade season championship is interspersed with the author’s own journey of falling in love with basketball in early-'70s New York, filled with anecdotes of Dr. J, sneaking into Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium, and playing pickup in Larry Bird’s home state of Indiana.

Coach Roy Williams, one of the most respected, successful, and dominant basketball coaches in the nation, had an unlikely rise to the Hall of Fame and a career that boasts the highest winning percentage among all active college coaches. Now, for the first time, Williams tells the story of his life that few people know, from his turbulent family life as a child to the North Carolina Tar Heels' National Championship victory in 2009. He speaks candidly of his past, his passions, his inspirations, and the coaching philosophy behind one of college basketball's most successful programs.

An inspirational journey from a shattered dream to the Cincinnati Bearcats.