Episodes

Cultural archivist, artist, and coach Jeannine Kayembe Oro is building something the basketball world has never had: a museum dedicated to Black women’s basketball history — from the Tribune Girls and early Philly basketball ...

In this episode of The Business of Basketball, host Misha Horsey sits down with Jen Leary, founder of Watch Party PHL — Philadelphia’s first women’s sports bar and community hub.What started as small monthly watch parties qui...

Cultural archivist, artist, and coach Jeannine Kayembe Oro is building something the basketball world has never had: a museum dedicated to Black women’s basketball history — from the Tribune Girls and early Philly basketball ...

Learn how Jen Leary turned one idea into a thriving women’s sports community.

⏱️ Timestamps 00:02 Meet Jen Leary: Building a Women's Sports Movement in Philly 00:53 The Birth of Watch Party PHL: From COVID Isolation to Community Hub 03:30 Overcoming Doubt: Jen's Journey from Past Startup to Women's Spo...

⏱️ Timestamps 2:25 Choosing to Work in Basketball 3:42 How The Rucker brand led to a job with Converse 6:32 Joining AND1 during their reintroduction phase 7:31 AND1’s partnership with Walmart 10:55 How AND1 is Backing HBCUs 1...

The hardest part about making your own basketball? Knowing where to start. This episode with Tari Wright, founder of Not Wright Brand, gets into the process, the challenges, and the mindset it took to launch a new product. Fr...

In this episode of The Business of Basketball, host Misha Horsey sits down with Rashad Campbell, a financial educator, NIL strategist, and COO of Advance NIL. With over a decade of experience guiding 50,000+ athletes, Rashad ...

Athletic directors balance it all: budgets, athletes, and the future of their institution. In this episode, Donna Woodruff offers insight into her role as Assistant Vice President and Athletic Director at Loyola University. S...

The next era of basketball starts now with the Unrivaled League. In this episode, my new co-host Max Donches and I discuss how this women’s league is changing the game and creating new opportunities both on and off the court....

How do you go from basketball fan to key figure in NBA player development? In this episode, discover how Ricki Dean became the Senior Director of Player Engagement for the National Basketball Players Association. We go behind...

How do you go from basketball fan to key figure in NBA player development? In this episode, discover how Ricki Dean became the Senior Director of Player Engagement for the National Basketball Players Association. We go behind...

Turning pro is just the beginning — what does it take to stay in the game? From physical preparation to mental resilience, today’s conversation with Shante Evans unpacks the realities of becoming a professional basketball pla...

Youth sports shape young talent, but at what cost? This episode explores the connection between mental health and athletic performance in youth sports, highlighting the intense pressure young athletes face from coaches, paren...

When you think of careers in sports, two paths probably come to mind: coaching or corporate. But there’s a whole world of opportunities in basketball, and Mike Morak is proof that you can carve out a niche in the industry tha...

When you think of careers in sports, two paths probably come to mind: coaching or corporate. But there’s a whole world of opportunities in basketball, and Mike Morak is proof that you can carve out a niche in the industry tha...

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It started with a love for basketball and a desire to uplift young people in the community: Philly Youth Basketball was founded to empower youth and bring opportunity to underserved communities in Philadelphia. Co-founder Ken...

It started with a love for basketball and a desire to uplift young people in the community: Philly Youth Basketball was founded to empower youth and bring opportunity to underserved communities in Philadelphia. Co-founder Ken...

It’s not just a love for the game that sustains a career in basketball, but a blend of passion and strategic skills. In this episode, I speak to Mihai Raducanu, who’s leveraged his business knowledge and coaching expertise to...

It’s not just a love for the game that sustains a career in basketball, but a blend of passion and strategic skills. In this episode, I speak to Mihai Raducanu, who’s leveraged his business knowledge and coaching expertise to...

Mike Sala didn’t sweat the hustle; instead he embraced it to grow his shoe accessory company, SolePack. From brainstorming the initial concept to navigating the industry with zero design experience — all while working as a ph...