Episodes
In Episode 31 of Last Call, Jamion Christian is joined by professional speaker, author, and former Coach & AD Jamy Bechler to discuss:
Thought leadership
Reflections from time as Coach/AD
Appreciation for the Warriors and Raptors
And much more.
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Published 02/08/23
In Episode 30 of Last Call, Jamion Christian is joined by Mental Skills Coach Aaron Walsh to discuss:
-Mental development in sports
-Experiences in New Zealand and the US
-Culture and the traits of the best players/teams
And much more.
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Published 02/01/23
In Episode 29 of Last Call, Jamion Christian is joined by Principal/Coach/Author/Speaker Greg Berge to discuss:
-Defining culture
-Borrowed experiences
-Routines
And much more.
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Published 01/25/23
In Episode 28 of Last Call, Jamion Christian is joined by former Kansas State Head Coach Bruce Weber to discuss:
-Small ball, Illinois, & Deron Williams
-Developing the K-State program
-Keeping good relationships with the media
-Future in coaching (?)
And much more.
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Published 01/18/23
In Episode 27 of Last Call, Jamion Christian is joined by Pelicans Assistant Coach Ryan Pannone to discuss:
Juco, G-League, and International Basketball
Ways to improve player decision making
Adjusting to life internationally
Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, and other talents
And much, much more.
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Published 01/11/23
In Episode 26 of Last Call, Jamion Christian is joined by former Duke HC and Author of Secret Warrior, Joanne P. McCallie, to discuss:
Writing Secret Warrior
Favorite parts of coaching
Duke, Michigan State, Maine, and other stops
Mental Health, her personal experience, and helping others
And much, much more.
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Published 01/04/23
In Episode 25 of Last Call, Jamion Christian is joined by Acclaimed Psychologist & Best-Selling Author of Chatter, Ethan Kross, to discuss:
Comfortability in your own space
Emotions as tools
Rituals, routines, & lucky charms
Human dynamics and balancing perspectives
And much, much more.
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Published 12/28/22
In Episode 24 of Last Call (and Part 2 of a 2-part episode), Jamion Christian is joined by Pallacanestro Varese S.R.L. General Manager and former NBA executive Michael Arcieri to discuss:
Breaking into the #NBA
Advice for those looking to get into basketball
Last Call Question
And much, much more.
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Published 12/21/22
In Episode 23 of Last Call (and Part 1 of a 2-part episode), Jamion Christian is joined by Pallacanestro Varese S.R.L. General Manager and former NBA executive Michael Arcieri to discuss:
Adjusting to the #Euro game
Analytics in today's game
Early impressions of Varese
And much, much more. Part 2 next week!
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Published 12/14/22
In Episode 22 of Last Call, Jamion Christian is joined by Maccabi Tel Aviv Manager and former pro Nikola Vujčić to discuss:
Euro hoops and its global impact
Working with young players
Efficient ways of building teams
History and time at Maccabi Tel Aviv
And much, much more
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Published 12/07/22
In Episode 21 of Last Call, Jamion Christian is joined by Arizona State WBB Assistant Coach Darrell Mosley to discuss:
Why he got into college hoops
The mindset of building a team
Going from D2 Head Coach to D1 Assistant
And much, much more
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Published 11/30/22
In Episode 20 of Last Call (and Part 2 of a two-part episode), Jamion Christian is joined by former LSU Head Coach Will Wade to discuss:
VCU & Replacing Shaka Smart
Draw to LSU and time in Baton Rouge
NIL changing CBB
And much, much more
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Published 11/23/22
In Episode 19 of Last Call (and the first of a two-part episode), Jamion Christian is joined by former Chattanooga, VCU, and LSU Head Coach Will Wade to discuss:
Adjusting to a non-coaching schedule
Personality traits of program builders
Lessons from Clemson
Time at Harvard and the Ivy League approach
And much, much more
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Published 11/16/22
In Episode 18 of Last Call, Jamion Christian is joined by Utah Jazz Head Coach Will Hardy to discuss his:
-Early Utah experience
-First 48 hours as Jazz Head Coach
-D3 experience at Williams College
-Time with USA Basketball, Coach Popovich and the Spurs
-And much, much more
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Published 11/02/22
In Episode 17 of Last Call, Jamion Christian is joined by Ontario Clippers Assistant Coach Doug Martin to discuss:
AAU Hoops & Team Takeover
Josh Hart's rise
Villanova and the power of "owning it"
Keith Stevens
G League experience
And much, much more
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Published 10/19/22
In Episode 16 of Last Call, Jamion Christian is joined by HoopDirt Founder Adam Nelson (aka DirtKing) to discuss:
His start in the game
Coming up at the D3 level
HoopDirt Origins
Opportunities in basketball
And much, much more
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Published 10/12/22
In Episode 15 of Last Call, Jamion Christian is joined by Legendary Oklahoma WBB Head Coach Sherri Coale, now known as "GiGi" in her post-basketball life, to discuss:
Her transition from coaching to retirement
Journey from High School teacher to Division I Head Coach
Setting Goals
Experience at Oklahoma
Values, personal life, and much much more
Lessons from Geno Auriemma
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Published 10/05/22
In Episode 14 of Last Call, Jamion Christian is joined by Towson Head Basketball Coach Pat Skerry to discuss:
Towson Basketball
Bringing his Point Guard experience into coaching
Impact of COVID on program/self
Providence Head Coach Ed Cooley
And much, much more.
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Published 09/28/22
In Episode 13 of Last Call, JamionChristian is joined by 247Sports & CBS Sports HQ's Adam Finkelstein to discuss:
His path to basketball
UConn MBB and Jim Calhoun
Modern recruiting & scouting
His transition to NBA scouting
And much, much more.
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Published 09/21/22
In Episode 12 of Last Call, Andscape's (formerly ESPN's The Undefeated) Jesse Washington joins Host Jamion Christian to discuss:
His legendary One-On-One video
Writing from the perspective of a hooper
Importance of backing up sources
John Thompson
Race and Sport
And much, much more.
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Published 09/14/22
In Episode 11 of Last Call, Miami Heat & Sioux Falls Skyforce Director of Player Personnel/General Manager joins Host Jamion Christian to discuss:
Miami Heat Culture
The legendary Heat video room
Mr. 305, Udonis Haslem
Scouting role players/value draft picks
Much more
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Published 09/07/22
In Episode 10 of Last Call, Marshall Football Head Coach Charles Huff joins Host Jamion Christian to discuss:
Marshall Football
Growing up in a rural area and the impact it's had on his life/career
Value of asking good questions
HBCU experience at Hampton
Working with Nick Saban, James Franklin, P.J. Fleck, and more
Saquon Barkley and parallel growth
Much more
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Published 08/31/22
In Episode 9 of Last Call, Northwestern Football Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald joins Host Jamion Christian to discuss:
Training Camp and Week 0 Dublin Trip
Maintaining consistency
Significance of the #1 jersey at Northwestern
Leadership Council
Recruiting
Much more
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Published 08/24/22
In Episode 8 of Last Call, Norfolk State Head Coach Robert Jones joins Host Jamion Christian to discuss:
His start in hoops
Tim Cleuss' impact on his career
Kyle O'Quinn: his recruitment, his development, and his success
Norfolk State and establishing culture
Impact of Division III experience on career
Much more
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Published 08/17/22
In Episode 7 of Last Call, Clemson Head Coach Amanda Butler joins Host Jamion Christian to discuss:
-Her passion for developing strong women
-Identifying authenticity
-The "Handle Yourself As A Woman" mantra
-The impact of Pat Summit on basketball
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Published 08/10/22