Send us a text We all want to be great and we all know there is something that is limiting and blocking us. We want to be a great player and know we aren't strong enough but aren't willing to consistently get in the weight room. Or we know shooting is our weakness but don't want to get up extra shots. You have to meet these things head on to get you next growth Progress is the only Goal clothes https://beball-jones.myshopify.com/products/unisex-tri-blend-crew-tee The Mental Toughness Playbook eb...
Jan 06, 2023•5 min
Send us a text Happy New Year to you! We take a minute to reflect over 2022 and look at our highs and lows from the year. We also take a minute to look into our future of 2023 and a few thoughts over the future of the podcast Progress is the only Goal clothes https://beball-jones.myshopify.com/products/unisex-tri-blend-crew-tee The Mental Toughness Playbook ebook https://beball-jones.myshopify.com/products/mental-toughness-ebook Support the show Progress is the only Goal clothes https://beball-j...
Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Send us a text With so much more exposure of the game of basketball overall and more opportunities of connecting to the players themselves, I think we lost a touch of human to human respect and lost the perspective the really matters Hopefully you learn a little something and enjoy our conversation Progress is the only Goal clothes https://beball-jones.myshopify.com/products/unisex-tri-blend-crew-tee The Mental Toughness Playbook ebook https://beball-jones.myshopify.com/products/mental-toughness...
Dec 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Send us a text Hopefully were not cancelled and this isn't our last episode but we'll see... We talked about our "L" of the week and what we have been going through. The update on WNBA star Brittney Griner being released from Russian prison Our thoughts, feels and origins of social media Thoughts on the new NBA Awards Progress is the only Goal clothes https://beball-jones.myshopify.com/products/unisex-tri-blend-crew-tee The Mental Toughness Playbook ebook https://beball-jones.myshopify.com/produ...
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Send us a text This evolution was televised and happened right before our eyes. Even during our small lifetimes as basketball fans, we've seen how things has shifted, changed and grown within the game. Within the positions and with smaller nuances of the game being different, we dive in to them and have a few possible hot takes. Progress is the only Goal clothes https://beball-jones.myshopify.com/products/unisex-tri-blend-crew-tee The Mental Toughness Playbook ebook https://beball-jones.myshopif...
Dec 11, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Send us a text What do we say or do when we talk about a player's mental health? How do we have this discussion? I'm not sure but this is a start. We get into our perspectives about what it means, share some stories about how we deal with it, and some of what pro players go through. Support the show Progress is the only Goal clothes https://beball-jones.myshopify.com/collections/all Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow BeBall Jones on Instagram, Twitter, Ti...
Dec 04, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Send us a text Coaches always preach "it's not about how you start but how you finish" Well I guess Eric took it to heart as he is currently a 5th year pro playing overseas, but he didn't make his high school team until 11th grade. Most would say he wouldn't even play college ball with that start, let alone playing overseas. So it's interesting to hear how he developed and grew to be in his position now. Follow Scottie on Instagram @eaadams13 https://www.instagram.com/eaadams13/ Progress is the ...
Nov 27, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Send us a text You listen to enough basketball shows and talk about how the game today is so positionless. Players like Jokic, Draymond Green, Ben Simmons handling the ball more and being the initial playmakers. Embiid and Giannis being bigs that are scoring from all over the floor. Kevin Durant being 7 foot tall and Paul George being 6'10 but moving and scoring like a small guard. The game is so fluid and nobody plays a specific position anymore right?? Right?! Listen to why this is completely ...
Nov 23, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Send us a text We had an episode awhile back saying the Steph Curry ruined basketball but Nelson seems to think it's actually Kevin Durant that's ruined the game as we knew it Support the show Progress is the only Goal clothes https://beball-jones.myshopify.com/collections/all Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow BeBall Jones on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook @BeBallJones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beballjones/ Twitter: https://twitter.co...
Nov 20, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Send us a text Marcus Campbell is a man of many talents. From basketball to politics, he has been able to make a impact on both levels and was gracious enough to share his time and story with us Support the show Progress is the only Goal clothes https://beball-jones.myshopify.com/collections/all Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow BeBall Jones on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook @BeBallJones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beballjones/ Twitter:...
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Send us a text No real topics were planned, just a open conversation. We catch up on what's been going on with each other, a good conversation about big men in the post Shaq era, struggle with changing a role and our thoughts on the Nets/Nash being fired. This was recorded before Kyrie's suspension just as a preference. Support the show Progress is the only Goal clothes https://beball-jones.myshopify.com/collections/all Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow ...
Nov 06, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Send us a text Follow Marcus on Instagram @coachmhunt https://www.instagram.com/coachmhunt/ Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow BeBall Jones on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook @BeBallJones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beballjones/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeBallJones TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdAFqYm9/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeballJones0 Support the show Progress is the only Goal clothes https://beball-jones.myshopify....
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Send us a text Netflix documentary on the 2008 USA men's basketball team aka the "Redeem Team" was a insightful and fun watch. We give out feedback on it, our thoughts on the team and a few "hot takes" on the overall Olympic teams we have put out. If you have watched it by now then watch it first then come back and listen to this so you can't say we spoiled anything. Support the show Progress is the only Goal clothes https://beball-jones.myshopify.com/collections/all Follow the Podcast TikTok ht...
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Send us a text Basketball is back! We got into some of the biggest news and moves from the offseason, of course talked about our personal teams and gave thoughts of a few comeback players. This was a live recording so make sure you're subscribed to keep up and be able to be apart of the show Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow BeBall Jones on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook @BeBallJones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beballjones/ Twitter: htt...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Send us a text We have finally reached the NBA level. My guy Larry is one of the Strength and Conditioning coaches for the Phoenix Suns. We talk about his journey from Birmingham to Phoenix and some things players and parents should know about lifting weights, training and how to mix up the training for your best performance. Follow Larry on Instagram @larry_legend_ https://www.instagram.com/_larry_legend_/ Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow BeBall Jones ...
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Send us a text We got into a lot on this episode. We started with a debate on if you would rather be the main star in a small program or small team (big fish little pond) or another guy on a big team (another fish in the ocean). Would you rather be a Damian Lillard at Weber St, Stephen Curry at Davidson or Ja Morant at Murray St or one of the guys at Kentucky, Duke UCLA, Kansas, Michigan St etc. Secondly we get into would you rather go support a HBCU or to a Power 5 school/PWI A great debating e...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Send us a text Have you ever heard of someone being an Athletic Director and Head Coach at the same time? Well Ben Hicks wears both hats at CVCC. He has a interesting background, history and current situation. This was a good interview to learn from him, how he organizes his position(s), his philosophy on how he coaches and mentors his players, plus his Columbus State connections. Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow BeBall Jones on Instagram, Twitter, TikT...
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Send us a text Looking to the next wave of NBA players, All Stars and Superstars. We talk about who are favorites are coming up and get into who can be the face of the league after Lebron passes the torch. Finally we have fun and run a draft of players on our teams. We drafted 5 guys and a 6th man Who are your favorite players? Who is the next face of the league and who won the draft? Comment below and make sure you're subscribed Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodca...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Send us a text With most of the players from our era either retired or their time slowly ticking down, we want to show love to them and highlight a few that most hoopers might have forgot about. If you're from our generation this episode will bring some nostalgia and old names you will be surprised to hear but you'll enjoy it as much as we did. Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow Nelson on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Facebook @Nelson Haskin https://www...
Sep 11, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Send us a text We all dreamt of playing pro ball at some point in our careers, well Zae is actually doing it. To be blessed enough to get a position overseas during the wild year that was 2020 and to develop and grow his game in spite of those conditions is a testament of who he is. Learn more about him and his story here and make sure to like and subscribe and show some love and support. Make sure to follow Zae Instagram @zae.horton https://www.instagram.com/zae.horton/?hl=en Follow the Podcast...
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Send us a text There are obvious differences between these levels but there are specific details that we go over here. I think most players and parents don't understand what it takes to get to the next levels whether it's from high school to college or college to pro. Comment a few takeaways that you got for this episode and what level you want to get to Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow Nelson on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Facebook @Nelson Haskin h...
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Send us a text Women lie, Men lie, but numbers never lie right? Why does the hoop community with Basketball Analytics if they are just numbers? Get a understanding of what it means, why they are used, how they are used and if they should be. Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow Nelson on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Facebook @Nelson Haskin https://www.facebook.com/nelson.haskin.1 Twitter @Nelly34 https://twitter.com/NellyH34 Instagram @nelson.haskin http...
Aug 21, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Send us a text A 5A High School State Champ, Division 1 scholarship signee and all around great human being and friend is who you get to learn about today in Olivia. We get into her work ethic and mindset to the game, her experience and journey to winning a State championship, and her top of the line shoe game. Make sure to follow and support Olivia on social Instagram @liv_vandergriff https://www.instagram.com/liv_vandergriff/?hl=en Twitter @livvandergriff https://twitter.com/livvandergriff Fol...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Send us a text Connections mean a lot in every industry and Joel is a testament to that. His hard work, dedication got him prepared for every opportunity presented. We get into his story and how he has gotten to the powerhouse that is the University of West Florida women's basketball program. His schedule and even a few gems for players on how to get recruited. Make sure you follow him on Twitter @CoachJHarrison1 https://twitter.com/coachjharrison1 Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.co...
Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Send us a text I miss a good rivalry when it is "Us vs Y'all" mentality. My team vs your team. Today's game doesn't give us these same qualities as before so what happened? Will we get it back? Listen in a tell us what you think on the TikTok page Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow Nelson on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Facebook @Nelson Haskin https://www.facebook.com/nelson.haskin.1 Twitter @Nelly34 https://twitter.com/NellyH34 Instagram @nelson.haski...
Jul 31, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Send us a text When we talk about some of the best to come from the state of Alabama, this man is in the discussion. I was honored to have J. Cole hop on the podcast to talk about his journey and get some of his thoughts on the game and how he coaches his players. Make sure you catch all the gems he gave in this one You can get his book "My Faith Kept Me Going" here https://a.co/d/3vXr3Li Justin Coleman on Instgram @fchw05 https://www.instagram.com/fchw05/ Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.t...
Jul 24, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Send us a text Yes Kobe... Kobe Bean...Black Mamba and creator of Mamba Mentality is not a GOAT in Nelson's eyes but before you kill him, listen to the full episode and see why Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow Nelson on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Facebook @Nelson Haskin https://www.facebook.com/nelson.haskin.1 Twitter @Nelly34 https://twitter.com/NellyH34 Instagram @nelson.haskin https://www.instagram.com/nelson.haskin/ Follow BeBall Jones on Insta...
Jul 20, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Send us a text Hot take?? Maybe but B really believes that there is too much hype around being the number one pick. There are bigger things that matter but you have to listen in to get the full picture Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow Nelson on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Facebook @Nelson Haskin https://www.facebook.com/nelson.haskin.1 Twitter @Nelly34 https://twitter.com/NellyH34 Instagram @nelson.haskin https://www.instagram.com/nelson.haskin/ Fol...
Jul 17, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Send us a text Paul George, Kevin Ware, Miguel Williams. What do these three have in common? They all suffered a devastating injury similar to each other. We had the honor to interview one of them and learn about his background, his story about the injury, how he dealt with the process and everything he's currently up to. He gained a fan out of me and I 'm you'll be one too after hearing his story and mindset. Miguel Williams on Instgram @GuelWilliams https://www.instagram.com/guelwilliams/ Foll...
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 54
Send us a text We have some of the great players in the game EVER playing right now. It's so sad to see that people aren't fully appreciating these players and what they are doing right now. From tv, radio, social media, fans, etc, we see so many people hate on players and don't fully respect them so we dedicate this episode to you haters and the players you choose to hate on. Enjoy. 1. Westbrook 8:57 2. Kyrie 29:07 3. Curry 43:00 4. Top 5 1:03:28 Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com...
Jul 03, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 53