Coffee Shop Hoops State Champs Co.

In this episode Ally is joined by Cassy, the other half of State Champs. Cassy joins the pod to talk the sold out, record-breaking Ohio State vs. Iowa game. What it was like talking to fans pregame, the high five from Coach McGuff, walking on the court post-win, and meeting the OSU players.



About State Champs:

This podcast is brought to you by State Champs. State Champs is a brand inspired by the dedication and lifestyle of sports and the community it fosters. From the Friday Night Lights to the hardwood to the pitch, State Champs embodies the athletic, passionate, and dedicated nature of what it means to be a champion, literally and figuratively. Visit StateChampsCo.com to shop gear and learn more.

In this episode, Ally is joined by Gina Paradiso, a talented sports agent who spent 13 years at ESPN and The ESPYS. Today, Gina manages athletes across the NBA and WNBA, including the hilarious and one-of-one, Sydney Colson.

Listen in as we talk about The Syd + TP Show and what went into creating it. From the marketing, to the vision for the show, and some fun stories from set. We also chat the state of hoops, college basketball, NIL, athlete creators, and more.

Fun Fact: Gina plays themselves in the trailer of The Syd + TP Show.



About State Champs:

This podcast is brought to you by State Champs. State Champs is a brand inspired by the dedication and lifestyle of sports and the community it fosters. From the Friday Night Lights to the hardwood to the pitch, State Champs embodies the athletic, passionate, and dedicated nature of what it means to be a champion, literally and figuratively. Visit StateChampsCo.com to shop gear and learn more.



About the Guest:

Gina spent years as an accomplished casting director/connector with an unparalleled understanding of talent strategy. With more than a decade of booking expertise, Gina had been instrumental in securing A-list celebrity talent for networks and brands including: ESPN, The ESPYS, Showtime, NBA, NFL, etc.

Armed with an extensive and trusted network, Gina continues to develop relationships across sports and entertainment and advises for high net worth clients.

In 2020, Gina hopped the fence and became an agent, managing talent, negotiating player contracts, off-court marketing and brand deals, and content opportunities. Prior to that, Gina spent 13 years at ESPN and The ESPYS.



Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ginaparadiso

Twitter: https://twitter.com/StateChampsCo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisstatechamps

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thisisstatechamps

In the inaugural episode of Coffee Shop Hoops, Lyndsey D'Arcangelo joins the pod to talk the current state of women's hoops, player injuries, the rising viewership across women's basketball, players "brands" and NIL, plus a very mellow version of a "mock" draft, and of course, we talk Final Four predictions.



About State Champs:

This podcast is brought to you by State Champs. State Champs is a brand inspired by the dedication and lifestyle of sports and the community it fosters. From the Friday Night Lights to the hardwood to the pitch, State Champs embodies the athletic, passionate, and dedicated nature of what it means to be a champion, literally and figuratively. Visit StateChampsCo.com to shop gear and learn more.



About the Guest:

Lyndsey D'Arcangelo is a WNBA/WBB Writer. You can find her work in The Athletic and Fast Company. She is also the co-author of Hail Mary, The Rise & Fall of the NWFL.



Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/darcangel21

Twitter: https://twitter.com/StateChampsCo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisstatechamps

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thisisstatechamps

From the team behind State Champs, the sports coffee shop with a streetwear mentality, comes Coffee Shop Hoops. The podcast where we talk all things women's hoops. From the storylines to the hardwood, join us for snack-sized episodes best paired with a cup of coffee.