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Experience Jeremy Lin’s rise to basketball superstar, free for a limited time! Who would have thought that an Asian-American, who stood just 5' 3" tall as a freshman in high school, and eventually went to Harvard to major in economics, would become the NBA's most talked about star in decades? But that's exactly what happened to Jeremy Lin. Undrafted out of college and subsequently waived in short order by both the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, Lin was signed by the underachieving New York Knicks. The rest is history.

By 1977 the University of Evansville’s Purple Aces basketball team had won five small-college national championships. With a charismatic young coach and a freshman phenom, this small Indiana city hoped to see its team shine in the national spotlight. Then, on a foggy night, after just four games, the plane carrying the team and its coach crashed after takeoff, killing everyone on board.

Podcast about people. Following people’s journey’s to see what made them who they are. The moments and decisions that got them to where they are today. Going through their journey’s and finding out about them and how they became successful in their respective fields. Lots of athletes, specifically basketball players but will have people of all fields and professions! Please come join and enjoy, Rise and Prosper!

The Rise & Shout podcasts bring you the best in conversation about BYU sports. A good mix of fan talk, analysis and complete nonsense.

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels were one of the most memorable and exciting teams in college basketball history. Ron Futrell of 8 News Now looks into what made the program so successful, and the conspiracy that led to its demise.

Julius Erving, aka Dr. J, was a wizard with the basketball, performing feats the world had never seen before: midair spins and whirls punctuated by powerful slam dunks, which he was the first to glamorize. In a career that lasted from the 1970s well into the 1980s, he was one of the first players to make extemporaneous individual expression an integral part of the game, setting the style of play that has prevailed ever since. He's also long been respected as a gracious, dignified, and disciplined man. As there are great men of history, there are great men of sports, and Dr. J is just such a man.

Discover the story of one of the most transcendent players in NBA history–from his early life living in poverty in Greece to his inspiring rise to super-stardom in America. As the face of the NBA's new world order, Giannis Antetokounmpo has overcome unfathomable obstacles to become a symbol of...

Hamza is a passionate NBA enthusiast and seasoned sports analyst with an eye for detail and a heart for the game. With years of experience covering basketball and a deep understanding of its intricacies, Hamza brings a unique blend of insightful analysis, engaging storytelling, and a genuine love for the sport to Courtside Chronicles. From courtside reporting to in-depth player profiles, Hamza has a knack for breaking down complex plays and making them accessible to fans of all levels.