Forget the traffic on the 101—we’re taking you to the highlights! 🏎️💨 The Next Play Podcast is back with a brand new episode that’s hitting the Southeast Valley and the global NCCAA community like a blitz.

Whether you’re repping your school in Chandler, AZ, or tuning in from across the globe, this is the episode for the true college sports fanatics. We’re talking grit, growth, and the "Next Play" mindset that separates the champions from the benchwarmers. 🏆

Why you need to listen: 📍 Local Flavor: Built for the South Valley sports scene. 🏀 NCCAA Deep Dive: The stories and stats the "big networks" miss. 🔥 Pro Voice: All the energy of your favorite morning sports radio duo Prof G and Shively.

👇 DROP A COMMENT: Which NCCAA team are you riding with this season?

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Welcome back to The Next Play! We are live from the heart of Gilbert, bringing that Southeast Valley heat. If you thought the desert was cooling down in January, you haven't been watching the Justice University Lions. We’re talking NCCAA Division I dominance and the grind of the SWS Intercollegiate Conference.

• Men’s Basketball: Fresh off a massive statement at the National Championships, the Lions are proving they belong in the elite tier. The defense has been stifling, holding opponents to ice-cold shooting percentages early in halves.

• Womens Beach Volleyball: The sand is flyin'! With the program gaining serious momentum in the Southeast Valley, these ladies are the standard for "Sand Power" in the NCCAA.

• The Pitch & The Pitch: Men’s Baseball and Soccer (Men’s & Women’s) are gearing up for a spring blitz. We’re looking at rosters built on speed and local Gilbert grit.

  ⚠️ The Flashpoint: The Arizona Athletic Grounds Brawl

  It’s the story everyone is talking about, and it’s a dark cloud over our backyard. This past Sunday at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, what started as a youth tournament turned into a 100-person melee.

  • The Scene: Tensions boiled over during a flag football game. What began with 10 players sparked a chain reaction involving parents and spectators.

  • The Response: It took 70 officers from Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, and MCSO to restore order.

  • The "Bleed Over": Prof G and Shively dive deep into how this "win-at-all-costs" youth culture is bleeding into the collegiate level. If we don't fix the sidelines at the youth level, we’re built on a foundation of sand. It’s time to bring respect back to the game.

A case study for the future of the NCCAA . We aren’t just playing games; we’re building a legacy.

What’s in this episode:

• Full breakdown of the Men’s Basketball season

• The countdown to Men’s Baseball inaugural pitches

• The rise of Women’s Beach Volleyball

LISTEN NOW: Link in Bio and Stories

Now Recruiting:

Want to be a voice of the Lions? We are accepting applications for Broadcaster Interns to cover our upcoming season! Whether you’re a natural behind the mic or want to learn the tech, we want YOU.

GET FEATURED: Know someone with an incredible story? We’re looking for our next guest. DM us to be interviewed! (Justice University students and alum only please) Corporate Partners: We are officially seeking Sponsors for the Justice University Athletic Department. Align your brand with excellence and faith-based collegiate sports in the East Valley. Justice University Athletics is growing fast. We are looking for mission-aligned sponsors to support our student-athletes as we compete in the NCCAA. From courtside signage to digital podcast shoutouts, let’s grow together.

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"We didn't come here to take part, we came to take over." -Coach Zack Chilton dropped this absolute gem on the Season 2 premiere of the Next Play Podcast with Prof G and Shively—and it hit us hard. The Season 2 premiere of the Next Play Podcast is LIVE, and we’re kicking things off with a masterclass in mindset from Justice University Baseball’s own, Zack Chilton. If you’re looking for a participation trophy, this isn't the episode for you. If you’re looking to dominate your field—on or off the diamond—hit the link in our bio. 🎙️🔥

It’s the bottom of the 9th for Season 1, and we’re swinging for the fences! 🎙️🦁

The Season 1 Finale of The Next Play Podcast is LIVE right now. Prof G and Shively are breaking down everything you need to know about the Justice University Men’s Basketball season opening games.

We’re keeping it real on this episode: 🏀 The New Opponents: How the Lions are stacking up against some tough new competition. 🏀 The Highlights: Breaking down the grittiest wins and the learning moments from the losses so far. 🏀 The Verdict: What we need to see as conference play heats up.

BUT… we aren’t done yet.

🚨 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 Season 2 is officially dropping on Thursday, January 1st, 2026!

We are kicking off the New Year with the one and only Head Coach Zach Chilton to talk about the launch of the BRAND NEW Justice Lions Baseball program. You do not want to miss what he’s building in the dugout.

Tap the link in bio to catch the Season 1 Finale today! 🎧

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Ever wonder who we are actually playing and why? In this special archive release, Prof G (Jason Geroux) and Matt Shively take you inside the war room to break down the specific battlegrounds for Justice University Athletics.

Recorded earlier this season, this episode serves as the ultimate guide to the NCCAA and the Southwest States Conference. We aren't just reading a list of teams; we are analyzing the rivalries, the travel schedules, and the unique challenges that come with our specific conference affiliations.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Landscape: A clear breakdown of the difference between our NCCAA national goals and our regional Southwest States matchups.

• The Hit List: Who are the heavy hitters in our conference? Prof G and Shively identify the opponents that create the toughest matchups for the Lions.

• The Strategy: How conference alignment impacts recruiting, travel fatigue, and tournament seeding.

Whether you are a student cheering from the stands or a parent tracking the stats, this episode gives you the context you need to understand the path to the championship.

🔊 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, YOUTUBE, or wherever you get your audio. #TheNextPlay #JusticeUniversity #ProfGandShively #NCCAA #CollegeSports

Prof G and Shively are back with Episode 12! We are celebrating the Justice Women’s Soccer team clinching the Southwest States Conference Championship on an emotional Senior Night. Plus, we shift gears to Men's Basketball to analyze the good, the bad, and the exciting from their season openers. You don't want to miss this breakdown of a huge week in Justice sports.

Hit that SUBSCRIBE button to stay locked in with Prof G and Shively! 🎧 Episode 12 is LIVE! 🚨 Justice Women’s Soccer are Conference CHAMPS 🏆 and Men’s Basketball is officially rolling 🏀. Prof G and Shively break down the Senior Game emotions and the opening week on the hardwood. Subscribe & Listen here

Prof G goes one-on-one with Justice University Head Men's Basketball Coach, BJ Letcher, for a deep dive into the 2025-2026 season. After securing their second SWS Conference Championship and a trip to the NCCAA National Tournament last year, the Lions are now squarely on the map.

Coach Letcher breaks down the roster, the impact of his elite-level player development philosophy, and the challenging path ahead for the Lions.

• RECRUITING & TALENT: Hear how Coach Letcher's decades of experience, including founding the top-tier AZ Unity Nike EYBL program, fuels Justice University's strong recruiting pipeline.

• THE LETHAL APPROACH: Get an inside look at the championship-winning philosophy centered on player development, leadership, and discipline.

• NEXT LEVEL: What does it take to expand a program to over 50 student-athletes and maintain a 63.6% winning percentage over four seasons?.

Don't miss the only preview you need for Justice University Men's Basketball!

Subscribe now and listen when it drops!

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