Ascend Together
Ascend Together is a podcast exploring the relationship between physical and spiritual health. Hosts Ryan and Brigham, one a physician and the other a teacher for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, interview athletes and individuals who are dedicated to reaching their physical and spiritual potential.
Ascend Together
Living true to the faith with college basketball star and NBA prospect Sam Merrill
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Brigham Rupp and Ryan Israelsen
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Season 1
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Episode 4
NBC sports called Sam Merrill "the most cold-blooded shotmaker in college basketball" last season, and if you've seen the highlights of any of his game-winning shots during his career as point guard for the Utah State Aggies, you'll know why. Sam led the Aggies to back-to-back Mountain West Tournament championships and is currently getting ready for the NBA draft in November. Sam is a devoted disciple of Christ who delayed his basketball career for two years to serve a mission in Nicaragua. Sam talks about why he chose Utah State over other offers, the influence of Latter-day Saints on his college basketball team, the opportunities that will come while playing in the NBA, learning to lose, and the impact of a dedicated mother.