Merl Code: Former Clemson Star & Author of "Black Market"

09/11/23 • 66 min

This episode is one that you do NOT want to miss. Merl Code is in the House! The basketball world is not always a fair place for everybody and this episode is a perfect example of why.

Merl Code was one of those players that saw the play happen before it happened. He played with love, passion, joy and made those around him better. He played his college hoops at Clemson and went on to play professionally overseas, including a stint with the Denver Nuggets. He later worked as a sneaker rep for both Nike and Adidas where he would eventually find the game he loved betraying him. Merl dives deep into his basketball journey from start to finish. He shares stories about his recruiting process, Clemson, playing professionally, his time at Nike and Adidas, and his book titled Black Market. Merl also speaks his truth of how the justice system failed, how he ended up spending 5 and a half months in Federal Prison, and what’s next for him and his journey.

We can’t thank Merl Code enough for taking the time to share his story. The basketball world can be a dark place at times and we are beyond thankful to have Merl speak his truth. We know that Merl is going to have a positive impact on whatever he does moving forward.
Be sure to purchase his book Black Market as this episode is just a small sample size of what you will learn from buying the book. Don’t pass on this episode!

Thank you Merl Code!
Please support Merl Code by checking out the link to purchase the book below-
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/black-market-merl-code?variant=40515121905698

Shoutout to former guest and friend Gene Smith from Hoya Locker Room for the assist on this one.

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This episode is one that you do NOT want to miss. Merl Code is in the House! The basketball world is not always a fair place for everybody and this episode is a perfect example of why.

Thank you Merl Code!
Please support Merl Code by checking out the link to purchase the book below-
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/black-market-merl-code?variant=40515121905698

Shoutout to former guest and friend Gene Smith from Hoya Locker Room for the assist on this one.

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Kevin Owens: Overseas Famous (Former Pro, Podcaster & Author)

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We have a fun episode for all of your overseas hoops fans today. Kevin Owens is in the house! We've listened to his podcast and we have had so many mutual connections throughout the years so this is an episode that we’re excited to finally drop.

Kevin Owens played his college hoops at Monmouth. He went on to have a successful career in both the G-League and overseas. Owens shares great stories about growing up in Jersey, Monmouth, playing Duke, Christian Laettner, Kobe Bryant, Andray Blatche, Mikki Moore, Chris Anstey, Joe Ingles, G-League lifestyle, experiences overseas, his podcast, his book both titled Overseas Famous and MUCH MORE.

BIG thanks for Kevin Owens for taking the time to hang out and share all of the great stories throughout his career. He is one of the most fun guests we’ve had on the show and we know you’ll all enjoy this one a lot! Be sure to checkout his book and Podcast both titled “Overseas Famous” and give him a follow on Instagram.

We have his website and IG handles posted below.

Thanks Kevin Owens!

Website: overseasfamous.com

IG Handles: @overseasfamous and @knockout2515
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Dave Robisch: Kansas Legend & Former ABA/NBA Player

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It’s an honor to have another Kansas Jayhawk legend on this show. Dave Robisch is in the house! The former ABA and NBA player shares his journey with hoops with some great stories from our favorite era of basketball!

Dave Robisch is one of the best players to ever wear a Jayhawk uniform. His number 40 is retired and for good reason. Robisch is a 2x Big Eight Player of the Year, 3x First-Team All Big Eight and is in the Kansas Sports HOF. He went on to be the 44th overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 1971 NBA Draft and had a great career in both the ABA and NBA. Robisch shares great stories about his time at Kansas, Jo Jo White, Bud Stallworth, Coach Ted Owens, NCAA tournament experience, journey to ABA, NBA & leagues merging, Oscar Robertson, Mel Daniels, Moses Malone, Julius Erving, Larry Brown, Fatty Taylor and MUCH more!

This was honor to have Dave on our show today. This era of basketball is so special with all of the amazing players and history from the ABA that must be recognized so this episode has great meaning to us. Awesome stories shared in this one. You do NOT want to miss this episode!

Thank you Dave Robisch!
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