Still Got It Podcast

Still Got it Podcast

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.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Still Got it - Andy Borman - Part 2

    In Part 2 of our conversation with NBA scout and former Duke basketball player Andy Borman, he describes the personal tragedy that caused him to miss the 2003 season and take time away from basketball. Coming back, he rejoined the 2004 Duke squad, featuring Duke legends Luol Deng, JJ Redick, and Shelden Williams. Finally, Andy describes his journey after leaving Duke, including becoming a youth basketball coach, college basketball assistant coach, and now currently a scout with Golden State. He provides his thoughts on youth and college basketball today, the pros and cons, and what it takes to succeed. Finally, he talks about how Coach K has changed post-retirement and relishing every moment of it. 01:24 - Navigating Loss and Re-Discovering Passion 3:27 - Emerging New Talent at Duke 5:29 - Elite Competition - Facing the Toughest Opponents 11:08 - Reflections on a Disappointing End to His College Career 13:10 - The Journey into Coaching and Mentorship 17:18 - The State of Youth Basketball: Opportunities and Challenges 20:50 - Essential Habits for Aspiring Basketball Players 22:44 - The Importance of Consistent Practice 24:15 - Navigating the Modern College Basketball Landscape 27:03 - The Pressure on Coaches in Today's Game 28:55 - The Role of Donors in College Sports 31:48 - Reflecting on Coach K's Legacy 32:43 - Understanding Coach K Beyond the Court 36:13 - Humorous Locker Room Stories 39:42 - The Barbara Walters Question 40:50 - Rapid Fire

    45 min
  2. FEB 19

    Still Got It - Chris Duhon - Part 2

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Chris Duhon, he shares behind-the-scenes stories, pivotal game moments, and life lessons learned along the way, including the 2002 and 2004 Duke Basketball teams, transitioning to the NBA, playing with Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant, and how he eventually found his way into coaching. Chris provides his insights on leadership, resilience, and staying competitive both on and off the court. Timestamps 00:00 - Introducing Chris Duhon and his basketball journey 01:02 - The decision to return to Duke after championship season 03:00 - Reflecting on the 2004 Elite Eight loss to Indiana 08:14 - Memorable final game at Cameron and emotional moments 09:59 - Lessons from Duke’s Final Four and national championship ambitions 12:26 - Transition to NBA: Rookie experiences and adjusting to the league 14:13 - Highlight game: 34-point performance with Chicago Bulls 16:13 - Comparing NBA teammates: Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant 17:04 - Kobe’s "Mamba moment" and their playful bet on triple-doubles 20:20 - Lessons from Kobe Bryant’s work ethic and greatness 22:01 - Moving into coaching: transition from playing to teaching 23:52 - Coaching at various levels and learning the game from a new perspective 27:48 - Balancing family, career moves, and returning to North Carolina 29:16 - Advice to his son: running your own race and developing resilience 32:36 - Inside Duke’s locker room: memorable stories and locker room humor 35:22 - Life philosophy: "Next play" — living in the moment and resilience 37:48 - Does Chris Duhon still got it? Confidence in basketball and family 39:11 - Closing remarks and future outlook

    40 min

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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.