Still Got It Podcast

Still Got it Podcast
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Where former hoopers share the real stories behind their journey; from the elementary school playground to bright lights of big stadiums, the unforgettable games, and life after the final buzzer.

  1. Sep 22

    Still Got It - Gene Banks - Part 3

    In this episode we conclude our interview with Gene Banks, who described how a wrist injury caused him to fall to San Antonio in the second round, but led to the start of an incredible NBA career, including playing alongside legends like George Gervin, Michael Jordan, and Charles Oakley. Gene also details how he finished his basketball career in Europe and how he views his basketball career with the perspective he has in life now. Chapters 00:55 — The Wrist Injury That Changed Gene’s Draft Position 02:26 — Falling to the Second Round—and Finding Opportunity 03:14 — Adjusting to the NBA and Coming Off the Bench 03:52 — Playing Alongside George Gervin 05:12 — Joining the Chicago Bulls 06:25 — The Perseverance It Takes to Stay in the NBA 07:17 — Guarding Legends: Bird, Malone, Barkley, and Dominique 08:56 — Fundamentals, Instinct, and Basketball IQ 09:22 — Gene’s First Impressions of Michael Jordan 10:19 — The Intensity of Bulls Practices 11:47 — Michael Jordan’s Competitive Mindset 13:28 — Witnessing Jordan’s 63-Point Game in Boston 15:01 — Charles Oakley: The Ultimate Teammate and Protector 15:59 — Underrated Stars of the 1980s 17:58 — What Today’s NBA Has Lost—and Gained 20:45 — Playing Overseas After the NBA 23:35 — What European Basketball Taught Gene 25:22 — Life After Basketball 26:56 — Cameron Confessionals: Duke Locker Room Stories 29:34 — Gene Banks’ Case for a Retired Duke Number 31:31 — The Philosophy Gene Lives By 34:00 — Rapid-Fire Basketball Questions

  2. Aug 26

    Still Got It - Gene Banks - Part 2

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Duke legend Gene Banks, he reflects on arriving at Duke before its modern dynasty, helping establish the program’s winning culture, and witnessing Mike Krzyzewski’s earliest days as head coach. Gene also shares stories from major ACC and NCAA Tournament moments, the 1978 Final Four run, the painful title-game loss to Kentucky, and his iconic game-tying shot against North Carolina in his final home game. The conversation closes on Coach K’s leadership, attention to detail, and the lessons that carried into his pro career.   Key moments 1:11 — Gene explains why Duke appealed to him and recalls Bill Foster’s unconventional recruiting style. 3:53 — Duke begins winning big games and develops the chemistry that changes the program’s trajectory. 4:32 — Early ACC challenges, including Maryland, North Carolina, and Wake Forest. 5:34 — What powered the 1977–78 Final Four team: camaraderie, confidence, and everyone embracing their role. 7:40 — Why Mike Gminski was such an essential teammate, including his late-game blocks that helped secure the Final Four berth. 8:54 — Final Four matchup with Notre Dame, recruiting drama, and the team’s confidence heading into St. Louis. 10:33 — The national championship loss to Kentucky and what Duke learned from Goose Givens’ historic performance. 12:06 — Emotional aftermath of the title-game loss and the team’s bond as the season ended. 13:11 — Learning after the game that there had been a threat against him during the tournament. 14:56 — Bill Foster’s departure and the team’s surprise when Duke hired Mike Krzyzewski. 18:22 — First signs that Coach K could become special: his intensity, trust in players, and ability to lift the team in big moments. 21:29 — The legendary game-tying shot against North Carolina: why Gene says it was both the pass and the shot. 24:13 — Why that North Carolina win remains one of the defining moments of his life and career. 25:48 — Looking back on Coach K’s early strengths: family culture, details, responsibility, and adapting to elite players.

  3. Aug 18

    Still Got It - Gene Banks - Part 1

    In this episode we welcome one of the great players in Duke history, Gene Banks. In part 1, Gene describes his childhood in Philadelphia where he became a Philly basketball legend, how he chose Duke (which he had never heard of prior to his recruitment), and how close the 1979 Blue Devils came to cutting down the nets. He closes by discussing the sudden departure of Coach Bill Foster and the arrival of a guy nobody had ever heard of, Army Coach Mike Krzyzewski. Gene Banks’ Philadelphia roots — 1:41 Growing up with family, church, and hardship — 3:05 Learning basketball from his dad and the old heads — 6:11 West Philadelphia High dominance and the “Tinkerbell” nickname — 8:41 What elite confidence looked like before NIL/social media — 16:14 Inaugural McDonald’s All-American Game with Magic Johnson — 18:15 How Gene approached All-Star games and competition — 20:29 The Duke recruiting decision and choosing a path — 22:21 What Bill Foster was really like as a coach — 31:54 Gene’s impact at Duke and the ACC title run — 34:05

  4. Jul 23

    Still Got It - Ryan Young - Part 2

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Ryan Young, he describes the thrill of winning the 2023 ACC title for Jon Scheyer, the tough end of the 2023 season, the ups and downs of the 2023-2024 season, and what makes Jon Scheyer such a successful coach. He also describes what made him decide eventually to stop playing and what he is up to today. 00:00 Introduction to the Still Got It Podcast 01:30 The Excitement of Winning the ACC Championship 03:34 Challenges Faced in the NCAA Tournament 06:35 Reflecting on the End of a Season 09:02 Dynamics of the Following Season 10:08 Heartbreak of Missing the Final Four 11:37 Emotional Farewell to Teammates 14:57 Coach Scheyer's Success and Competitiveness 18:04 The Future of College Basketball and NIL 22:57 The Challenges of Travel in Sports 23:38 Navigating Life After Basketball 26:45 Cameron Confessionals: Locker Room Stories 30:26 Philosophies of Life and Curiosity 33:06 Rapid Fire Finishers: Insights and Reflections

  5. Jul 7

    Still Got It - Ryan Young - Part 1

    In today's episode we welcome Ryan Young, a member of Jon Scheyer's first two teams at Duke. In the episode, Ryan shares his backstory growing up in a very athletic family, how he first decided to play at Northwestern, what it was like being in the transfer portal, and how the 2022-2023 Duke Blue Devils navigated a rocky start to the season. Chapters 01:27 - The Super Athletic Young Family 04:27 - Training and Mindset as a junior player 07:09 - College Recruitment 09:10 - Choosing Northwestern - a Balance of Academics and Athletics 11:03 - Deciding to Redshirt Freshman Year 13:47 - Chris Collins's style as a coach 16:30 - The Impact of NIL and Transfer Portal on College Basketball 20:11 - Inside the Transfer Portal Experience 22:23 - Navigating the Transfer Portal 24:46 - Choosing Duke 28:49 - Pressure and Expectations at Duke 31:43 - Coping with Early Season Struggles 35:33 - Leadership Dynamics on a Young Team

  6. Jun 22

    Still Got It - Brian Zoubek - Part 2

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Brian Zoubek, we dive into his epic senior season at Duke, including the 82-50 blowout of North Carolina on senior night, and the incredible run Duke had in the 2010 NCAA Tournament. We ask Brian what it was like heading to the line to seal the title, what it was like winning it all, and how he ultimately decided to leave basketball and pursue a highly successful career in business. Chapters 01:28 - Coming into his own as a senior04:41 - Epic Senior Night Blowout of UNC06:34 - 2010 Blue Devils peaked at the right time of the season08:04 - Mindset before the National Title Game09:54 - Tense Final Moments of the National Championship12:48 - Key Plays and Defensive Adjustments16:05 - Pressure of the Crucial Final Free Throws21:28 - Reflections on Winning It All22:42 - Journey to the title and celebration28:16 - Giving the NBA a Shot32:22 -Life after Basketball37:36 - Lessons Learned and Philosophy for Life

  7. Jun 12

    Still Got It - Brian Zoubek - Part 1

    Today we welcome Brian Zoubek, a former college basketball player, as he reflects on his journey from childhood in Cherry Hill to his college basketball career. The discussion covers his early life, transition from soccer to basketball, high school career and college recruitment, and his early challenges at Duke. The conversation also delves into his experiences facing Steph Curry and the UNC rivalry, as well as a scouting report and off-court personalities of his college teammates. 01:04 - Early Life and Family Background 05:32 - Transition from Soccer to Basketball 9:08 - Training and Development in Basketball 11:37 - Success at Haddonfield 15:34 - College Recruitment 2036 - Freshman Year at Duke - Highs and Lows 23:50 - Injuries and Challenges Sophomore Year 30:45 - Junior Year - Finding a Role and Facing Competition 35:01 - Scouting Reports on his Teammates

  8. May 29

    Still Got It - Ricky Price - Part 2

    The conversation covers Ricky Price's journey from returning to the team after suspension, reflecting on the Duke-UNC rivalry, recalling the Kentucky Elite Eight game, his overseas basketball career, knowing when to walk away, transitioning to coaching and skill development, becoming an author, philosophy of life and long-term success, Cameron confessionals, and his belief in still having it. Chapters 1:03 - Returning to the Team After Suspension03:43 - Reflections on Rivals: Vince Carter and UNC05:19 - Final Game in Cameron Indoor07:09 - Heartbreak in the Elite 808:43 - Life as Journeyman Pro11:12 - Deciding When to Retire12:49 - Coaching the Next Generation14:49 - Writing a Book18:58 - Advice for Young Athletes22:53 - Cameron Confessionals26:00 - Philosophies of Life27:23 Does Ricky Still Got It?

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Where former hoopers share the real stories behind their journey; from the elementary school playground to bright lights of big stadiums, the unforgettable games, and life after the final buzzer.

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    Still Got it Podcast
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    2026
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