Name: Robert Ehsan | Head Coach | UIC Men's Basketball | Ep 1 (Full) | Triple J Sports Podcast by TripleJ Podcast
Duration: 1 h 28 min 38 s
Description: A conversation with UIC Men's Basketball Head Coach, Rob Ehsan. A look back at the people and places that shaped Rob. Rob shares how things are going as he starts to make an impact in the windy city of Chicago.

A conversation with UIC Men's Basketball Head Coach, Rob Ehsan. A look back at the people and places that shaped Rob. Rob shares how things are going as he starts to make an impact in the windy city of Chicago.

Robert Ehsan | Head Coach | UIC Men's Basketball | Ep 1 (Full) | Triple J Sports Podcast

Sacramento, CA local and Chico State alum sits down and revisits his Basketball career from high school years to our time together with Coach Greg Clink at Chico State, and on to his overseas pro career. He updates us on what he is doing professionally today as an entrepreneur also giving back to the basketball community.

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Chris Cobb shares his journey to becoming a division 1 college basketball coach from growing up as an undersized Bay Area high school player to the inspiration behind his desire to become a Coach. He also breaks down how the job has changed with the transfer portal and NIL.

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Veteran NCAA Men's Basketball Coach Jesse Pruitt sits down and talks about his coaching career, his motivation and drive for becoming a coach following his playing days as a standout high school player in southern CA and a career at UC Davis. Jesse shares his insights into the game, player recruiting, player relationships, and how to operate on a staff behind the vision of the Head Coach.

Jesse Pruitt | Cal Poly SLO | Men's Basketball | Ep 4 (Full) | Triple J Sports Podcast

Greg Clink discusses the development of a program, the significance of culture, leadership, discipline, and the journey to victory. Boasting a 65% career winning percentage at Chico State, 12 postseason appearances, 8 NCAA Tournament appearances, and 3 Elite-8's, Coach Clink stands as one of the nation's most accomplished coaches. However, his success is secondary to his character and the profound influence he has on his players and peers.

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Gus Argenal reflects on his extensive coaching experience over a career spanning multiple decades across the country as an Assistant Coach at Universities including Arkansas, Nevada Reno, UTSA, UC Davis, Chico State, and Arizona State. He discusses his evolution as a leader from his first stint as a Head Coach of the Cal State East Bay program to his current position leading the Cal State San Bernardino program to the Elite 8 in the Division II NCAA Tournament this past 2023-2024 season. He shares insights into his coaching philosophy and how the experiences and influences from his life as a player, teammate, Assistant Coach, husband, father, and friend into a well rounded vision of how to lead, develop, and inspire confidence on and off the court.  Revisiting our playing days at UC Davis, he recounts some valuable lessons and we remember some of the impactful and funny moments that stayed with us long after our careers ended.

Gus Argenal | Head Coach | Cal State San Bernardino | Ep 7 (Full) | Triple J Sports Podcast

Retired NBA & Overseas basketball professional, Noel Felix, sits down to talk about his basketball career, his journey, the people that influenced him, and some entertaining stories of where the game took him as well as the amazing people it connected him with.

Noel shares his experiences from his formative years in high school basketball to his time playing under the legendary Jerry Tarkanian at Fresno State. He delves into the confidence built playing under Tarkanian, a Hall of Fame coach known for his unwavering support and belief in his players.

Transitioning to the professional realm, Noel reflects on his 12-year professional career spanning stints in the NBA and various leagues in multiple countries overseas. He shares some captivating stories from his time with notable teams such as the Seattle SuperSonics and the Cleveland Cavaliers, highlighting memorable encounters with NBA icons like Ray Allen and LeBron James, and the impressions they left.

Beyond the court, Noel is deeply committed to giving back to the community and shaping the next generation. He discusses his mission with GiVE CULTURE, a company dedicated to promoting kindness and respect, emphasizing the importance of how we treat one another in creating a better world.

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Writer, Director, and Producer Fowzi Abdelsamad reflects on his basketball journey from his early days to his professional career, which took him back to his birthplace, Saudi Arabia. He shares his philosophy of prioritizing the game and his passion for it above all. He fondly recalls his time at Fairfax High School, playing with a team brimming with Division 1 talent. His impressive stint at UC Davis left an indelible mark, establishing him as one of the most skilled players to don the Aggie uniform. He recounts his experiences playing internationally in Finland, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia before transitioning into Hollywood after retiring from basketball. He explains how the sport paved his way into the film industry, where he thrives as a screenwriter, director, and producer. Tune in to hear Fowzi's compelling tales of defying norms and arbitrary rules, exuding confidence and swagger born from a genuine love for the game of basketball and the thrill of competition at the highest levels.

Robert Ehsan | Head Coach | UIC Men's Basketball | Ep 1 (Full) | Triple J Sports Podcast

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