In this episode of Hardware Hoops presented by the DJ's Sports Show, I sit down with Kamryn Salters to discuss his basketball journey, winning mindset, development, and path to the next level. The Norwalk, Connecticut, native reflects on growing up in Norwalk, developing his game at Notre Dame Prep, and becoming the 2025 SWC Player of the Year. Kamryn also discusses his AAU experience with the NY Rens, competing at Nike Peach Jam, and what he learned from playing against elite competition. We dive into his postgraduate season at Knox, where he helped lead the team to a 32-4 record, an Empire 8 championship, and a Power 5 AAA championship, while earning Power 5 AAA First Team All-Conference honors. Kamryn also opens up about overcoming adversity, his approach to winning, life beyond basketball, his goals, advice for younger athletes, and the legacy he wants to leave behind. To get clips of the show, follow https://www.youtube.com/@djssportsshow. Want more insight beyond the podcast? Subscribe to the DJ’s Sports Digest Newsletter for exclusive bonus content coming soon: https://djs-sports-show-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Growing Up In Norwalk 3:30 — Basketball beginnings 4:28 — Derrick Rose inspiration 6:38 — Other sports and athletic development 8:11 — Kam’s playing style and competitive edge 12:47 — Developing the pull-up shot 13:57 — Confidence in going left 16:52 — Early high-school success 18:38 — Winning culture and the Achilles setback 21:25 — Academics, discipline, and life beyond basketball 23:31 — AAU basketball with the NY Rens 26:11 — Development, competition, and paths beyond the NBA 30:10 — Choosing a post-grad year 33:54 — Betting on himself and family support 36:58 — Championship post-grad season 39:37 — Recruiting and finding the right college fit 41:21 — How the transfer portal changed recruiting47:15 - Staying Curious & Why Failure Is A Lesson48:43 - Late Game Adjustments & Leadership51:11 - Reading Defenders & Scoring Creation52:33 - Best Player You Played Against?54:37 - Something People Get Wrong About You?55:13 - Life Pivot 55:35 - Advice To Young Athletes56:11 - One Skill You'd Add To Your Game57:20 - What Separates Great Athletes?58:13 - Gameday Routine, Hobbies59:35 - Top 5 Music Artists1:00:30 - Top 5 NBA Players Of All Time1:00:55 - NBA All-Time Starting 5, NBA GOAT1:03:25 - How Would Teammates Describe You?1:04:35 - Life Goals1:05:41 - Future Potential Guest1:07:38 - Legacy1:08:51 - Outro
