SCO: The Podcast Myerscough Basketball Academy
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A podcast dedicated to covering Myerscough Basketball Academy in Preston, England. Features current players, alumni and staff interviews, as well as the latest news surrounding the Academy.
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Episode 48: Square Sesh Reloaded
Myerscough alumni Travis Edwards joins the podcast to talk about the origins of the Square Sesh, what his focus was on at the Academy and how to prepare for life after leaving the programme. He also gives us insight on what projects he's working on and where his intense drive comes from.
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Episode 47: The Brothers Johnston
SCO: The Podcast is joined by a pair of brothers – Michael and Daniel Johnston – who are part of the U14 and U16 teams, respectively, within the Myerscough junior basketball setup. Michael and Daniel will talk about their experience at Myerscough as players and as content creators, documenting the U16 and U14 teams on social media. You’ll also hear from several members of the U16s, as Michael dropped by training to learn more. At the end of the podcast, Michael and Daniel’s dad and mum, Garry...
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Episode 46: "M-V-P! M-V-P! M-V-P!"
One of the most individually decorated players in Myerscough Basketball history, Tyrese Lacey, drops by for his podcast debut. Ty racked up more than five individual accolades and was crowned Most Valuable Player at the 2024 HoopsFix All-Star Classic in his lone season at the Academy. He will talk about his drive for basketball, what it was like being at an American high school, what brought him back to England, and how Myerscough has set him up for success at Daytona State as he returns acro...
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Episode 45: Milly Knowles, Forever a Champion
Myerscough alum Milly Knowles, who ended her Eastern Washington career on a high with a Big Sky regular season and conference tournament championship, joins the podcast to talk about overcoming adversity early and how the hiring of Joddie Gleason reignited her passion for the game during an important time in her collegiate career. Milly shares the highlights of being a champion and details the glitz and glam of the NCAA Tournament — and how it set her up with a lifetime supply of deodorant.
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Episode 44: The Great Decision
Myerscough alum Great Osobor jumps on the podcast fresh off his commitment to Washington, where he became the most valuable man in college basketball. Great talks about the craziness of the transfer portal the second time around, what went into his decision, his player-coach relationship with Danny Sprinkle and Chris Haslam and how Myerscough helped give him the platform to get to where he is now.The Academy is currently hosting visits for those interested in starting at Myerscough Basketball...
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Episode 43: A Chat with Troy Culley
Academy coach Troy Culley returns to the podcast for Episode 43 for his third visit to talk about balancing coaching and normal life, share his thoughts on the state of the Academy, what he sees as the keys to success of progressing at Myerscough and then takes a look back at his favourite Myerscough memories.