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

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A Hoop Dream is defined as the pursuit of excellence in your chosen field. Will Gates and Arthur Agee, the stars of the original Hoop Dreams documentary, dive into the origin stories of men and women from the sports, entertainment and fashion industries, who are chasing their own version of a Hoop Dream. From college and pro athletes to journalists and broadcasters, to actors, musicians and designers, they dive into the back stories, the struggles, the accomplishments and the perseverance it takes to overcome the obstacles thrown at you in the attempt to reach the pinnacle of your profession. Agee and Gates The Podcast - What's your Hoop Dream? Hosted by Will Gates and Arthur Agee on the REVOLT Podcast Network Produced by Matt Hoffar Created by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur Agee Editing by Matt Hoffar and Matt Savage www.oghoopdreams.com A Brickhouse Ventures Production www.brickhouse.ventures

  1. MAR 6

    EP. 102 - Part 2 - Scott Tarter of the Dropping Dimes Foundation

    Part 2 with Scott Tarter, co-founder of the Dropping Dimes Foundation, talks about the history of the ABA and their battle with the NBA that led to the takeover by the NBA. They dive into all the stories behind the legendary players, the dunk contest and how the ABA brought people together. They talk Darnell Hillman, Julius Erving, Rick Barry and so many others. Dropping Dimes is an Indiana non-profit, that helps former players of the American Basketball Association (ABA) and their families who are experiencing financial hardship or medical difficulties. Dropping Dimes has been working with the NBA to help former players receive additional assistance related to their time played in the ABA. Scott also helped provide background material, player intros and appeared in the recently released docu-series Soul Power: The Legend of The American Basketball Association on Prime Video. He and his son also own Lana Sports which has the exclusive license through the NBA to sell the famous red, white and blue ABA basketball. Tune in for an episode packed with basketball history and stories about the ABA. For the ABA ball and rare trading cards visit Lana Sports: www.lanasports.com and to learn more and support the Dropping Dimes Foundation: https://droppingdimes.org Subscribe to The Agee & Gates Hoop Dreams Podcast on YouTube for new episodes featuring guests from the worlds of sports, fashion and entertainment. Plus The Hoop Dreams Basketball Update covering all things basketball from the NBA, to the WNBA, College Basketball and High School Ball. Hosted by Will Gates and Arthur Agee, the stars of the original 1994 Hoop Dreams Documentary. Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oghoopdreams/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oghoopdreams Hosted by Will Gates & Arthur Agee Produced by Matt Hoffar Editing by Matt Hoffar & Matt Savage www.oghoopdreams.com REVOLT Podcast Network Brickhouse Ventures Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
  2. MAR 5

    EP. 102 Scott Tarter - Dropping Dimes Foundation Part 1

    We have Scott Tarter, the Dropping Dimes Foundation co-founder, an Indiana non-profit, that supports former players of the American Basketball Association (ABA) and their families who are experiencing financial hardship or medical difficulties. Dropping Dimes has been working with the NBA to help former players receive additional assistance related to their time played in the ABA. Scott also helped provide background material, player intros and appeared in the recently released docu-series Soul Power: The Legend of The American Basketball Association on Prime Video. He and his son also own Lana Sports which has the exclusive license through the NBA to sell the famous red, white and blue ABA basketball. Tune in for an episode packed with basketball history and stories about the ABA. For the ABA ball and rare trading cards visit Lana Sports at www.lanasports.com and to learn more and support the Dropping Dimes Foundation go to https://droppingdimes.org Subscribe to The Agee & Gates Hoop Dreams Podcast on YouTube for new episodes featuring guests from the worlds of sports, fashion and entertainment. Plus The Hoop Dreams Basketball Update covering all things basketball from the NBA, to the WNBA, College Basketball and High School Ball. Hosted by Will Gates and Arthur Agee, the stars of the original 1994 Hoop Dreams Documentary. Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oghoopdreams/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oghoopdreams Hosted by Will Gates & Arthur Agee Produced by Matt Hoffar Editing by Matt Hoffar & Matt Savage www.oghoopdreams.com REVOLT Podcast Network Brickhouse Ventures Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min
  3. 11/18/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS: The Sports Gambling Edition Part 1 with guest Will Strickland

    Bonus Episode Part 1: The Sports Gambling Edition. Entrepreneur, teacher, partner in Full Court 21 and former pro basketball player and media personality, Will Strickland. The host of the Open Run Podcast, joins Will and Arthur on the Hoop Dreams Podcast to talk about the impact of sports gambling on students and athletes. The guys talk about the need for better financial education, the impact of social media and peer pressure on young people, the role of the NCAA and the media and discuss the NBA gambling issue that has implicated Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, Damon Jones and the mafia and more. Tune is as the guys drop some wisdom that this next generation needs to hear. Subscribe to The Agee & Gates Hoop Dreams Podcast on YouTube for new episodes featuring guests from the worlds of sports, fashion and entertainment. Plus The Hoop Dreams Basketball Update covering all things basketball from the NBA, to the WNBA, College Basketball and High School Ball. Hosted by Will Gates and Arthur Agee, the stars of the original 1994 Hoop Dreams Documentary. Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oghoopdreams/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oghoopdreams Hosted by Will Gates & Arthur Agee Produced by Matt Hoffar Editing by Matt Hoffar & Matt Savage www.oghoopdreams.com REVOLT Podcast Network Brickhouse Ventures Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
28 Ratings

About

A Hoop Dream is defined as the pursuit of excellence in your chosen field. Will Gates and Arthur Agee, the stars of the original Hoop Dreams documentary, dive into the origin stories of men and women from the sports, entertainment and fashion industries, who are chasing their own version of a Hoop Dream. From college and pro athletes to journalists and broadcasters, to actors, musicians and designers, they dive into the back stories, the struggles, the accomplishments and the perseverance it takes to overcome the obstacles thrown at you in the attempt to reach the pinnacle of your profession. Agee and Gates The Podcast - What's your Hoop Dream? Hosted by Will Gates and Arthur Agee on the REVOLT Podcast Network Produced by Matt Hoffar Created by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur Agee Editing by Matt Hoffar and Matt Savage www.oghoopdreams.com A Brickhouse Ventures Production www.brickhouse.ventures

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