GNAC Insider
GNAC Insider is the official podcast of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, and is hosted by GNAC Digital Media Assistant Alison Hecht. The program provides an inside look into compelling stories of the conference’s student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. The GNAC is comprised of 10 NCAA Division II member institutions who compete across four states and one Canadian province.
GNAC Insider
Jaden Nielsen-Skinner, Saint Martin's Men's Basketball
Podcast Guest:
Jaden Nielsen-Skinner: Saint Martin's, Men's Basketball, Junior
In this episode, we are joined by Jaden Nielsen-Skinner, the captain of Saint Martin's men's basketball team, who has played a pivotal role in guiding his team to its highest national ranking in the history of Saint Martin's men's basketball. Jaden shares with us the history of "The Salem Trio," comprised of Jaden and Saint's guards, Tyke Thompson and Kyle Greeley, who grew up playing basketball together in Salem, Oregon. As Jaden reflects on his journey and achievements at SMU, it becomes evident that camaraderie, teamwork, and honing a "Championship Mentality" have been integral to both his individual and team success on the court.