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Step beyond the buzzer with this captivating podcast series featuring NCAA Division I men’s basketball head coaches and special guests. Each episode offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at leadership, teamwork, family, and the values that shape the game’s most respected figures.
Since the 2010–2011 season, every guest has showcased their craft on the iconic floor of Cameron Indoor Stadium. Now, they open up like never before—sharing personal stories, hard-earned wisdom, and the passion that drives them on and off the court.
Whether you’re a die-hard basketball fan, a student of leadership, or someone who loves compelling human stories, this series delivers an intimate, courtside seat to the minds and hearts of the game’s sideline legends.
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Ep. 14, Josh Pastner - "Thank the Good Lord for Dr. James Naismith"
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From the banks of the Ohio River in Glen Dale, West Virginia, to some of the biggest stages in college basketball, this week’s guest has built a career fueled by belief, energy, and an unshakable love for the game. Josh Pastner reflects on the influence of his parents, the move to basketball-crazed Texas, and the bold confidence of a fifth grader who created his own “scouting report” and declared he’d one day be a head coach.
He takes us inside the formative years spent learning from legends like Lute Olson and John Calipari, the leap to becoming a head coach at 31, and the balance between confidence, faith, and authenticity. From leading programs at University of Memphis and Georgia Tech to life on television with ESPN and a return to the sideline at UNLV, Pastner shares what the pandemic taught him, why joy is a daily choice, and what basketball has meant — and still means — to the man behind the smile.