Bulldogs are Back!

Fall is upon us – and while football gets the early headlines this time of year…it will soon be time for tip off, buzzer beaters and brackets. Before they’re packing Hinkle Fieldhouse for a new season of Butler Basketball, seniors Pierre Brooks and Patrick McCaffery share how they’re building bonds with teammates, finding purpose with their platforms in college sports, and how connecting with kids in the community have shaped both their perspectives.

Project 44 had the opportunity to partner with Pierre last season, and are excited to welcome him back, along with Patrick, a new addition to the Butler Basketball and All Good Dawgs roster. Listeners, we present to you, Pierre Brooks and Patrick McCaffrey, All Good Dawgs, and Champions for Change.

Butler basketball seniors, Pierre Brooks and Patrick McCaffrey join Larra and Krissi to discuss their experiences and efforts in building strong bonds with new and returning teammates, leveraging their platforms in college sports for community engagement, and shaping their identities through connections with kids. They share their paths to joining the Butler Bulldogs, the excitement of the basketball season, and their personal investment in initiatives like Project 44 and All Good Dawgs. The discussion also touches on the impact of Patrick’s battle with cancer and the opportunity for athletes to champion causes beyond the sport.

00:00 Introduction

00:49 Campus Vibes and Pre-Season Excitement

02:22 Building Team Camaraderie

04:22 Choosing Butler: Personal Stories

05:55 Impact of Caitlin Clark and Indiana Basketball Culture

08:51 Community Engagement and All Good Dogs

10:40 Personal Experiences and Cancer Awareness

12:15 Balancing Basketball and Personal Growth

16:31 Encouraging a Culture of Yes

19:35 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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