Chima Moneke has the most incredible path to the NBA that you'll ever hear. And that's not an exaggeration.
From picking up the game in Australia, and getting cut from his under 18 high school club, to signing an NBA contract with the Sacramento Kings, everything that unfolded in between is something straight out of a Disney movie, that sometimes feels too good to be true.
We recap the journey through junior college in Nebraska that eventually landed him a Division One basketball scholarship at UC Davis. The same UC Davis that produced fellow overseas standout TJ Shorts, who Moneke shared the court with as a senior.
We walk through the trials and tribulations of trying to climb the overseas ladder, that included being cut from second division France, and landing at a crossroads in the viability of achieving that coveted NBA dream.
Chima talks us through how he was able to turn that setback into a catapult that would launch him into the most prosperous days of his professional career to follow. Which eventually led him to an NBA contract with the Kings and a reunion with Team Nigeria Head Coach Mike Brown.
We cap off the podcast with the question of the hour, after a career euroleague season in Baskonia, where does the NBA lie on Chima's radar today? Could a return be looming?
Find out on the 50th episode of the WIYB podcast out now on all platforms! And remember to subscribe/follow the show so you don't miss any more episodes to follow!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Chima Moneke has the most incredible path to the NBA that you'll ever hear. And that's not an exaggeration.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;From picking up the game in Australia, and getting cut from his under 18 high school club, to signing an NBA contract with the Sacramento Kings, everything that unfolded in between is something straight out of a Disney movie, that sometimes feels too good to be true.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We recap the journey through junior college in Nebraska that eventually landed him a Division One basketball scholarship at UC Davis. The same UC Davis that produced fellow overseas standout TJ Shorts, who Moneke shared the court with as a senior.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We walk through the trials and tribulations of trying to climb the overseas ladder, that included being cut from second division France, and landing at a crossroads in the viability of achieving that coveted NBA dream.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Chima talks us through how he was able to turn that setback into a catapult that would launch him into the most prosperous days of his professional career to follow. Which eventually led him to an NBA contract with the Kings and a reunion with Team Nigeria Head Coach Mike Brown.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We cap off the podcast with the question of the hour, after a career euroleague season in Baskonia, where does the NBA lie on Chima's radar today? Could a return be looming?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Find out on the 50th episode of the WIYB podcast out now on all platforms! And remember to subscribe/follow the show so you don't miss any more episodes to follow!&lt;/p&gt;
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How does someone who got cut from his high school team, cut from his first professional club overseas, and had to go to junior college in Nebraska make the NBA? Chima Moneke joins the show to share the craziest path to the NBA that you'll ever hear.

What's In Your Bag? Ep. 50 - Chima Moneke

&quot;Just Keep Going&quot; is a mantra that has become a foundational piece to everyday life for Ike Iroegbu. When you get cut from the Olympics for no other reason than politics, &quot;Just keep going&quot;. When you receive a random phone call while sitting on your couch one morning saying you're going to be playing in your first NBA game in a few hours, &quot;just keep going&quot;. When you decide to start a brand to highlight overlooked basketball players, there was no better phrase to sum it up than &quot;just keep going&quot;
This phrase is one that can be used whether you're an athlete, or a mailman in your local neighborhood trying to provide for your family. At the end of the day, you just have to keep going!
Ike joined the show to discuss some of these trials and tribulations that have come along the way during this basketball journey, that include stops with the Clippers during the NBA preseason, the NBA G League, and some of the best leagues in the world including the ACB in Spain, and the Serie A in Italy. We get into some of the politics that exist in both of these situations, and have a transparent conversation on everything you need to know to make an informed decision on both options.
We then shift our focus to the athlete empowerment era that we're currently in. An era that promotes creativity, freedom of expression, and leaning into creative outlets that can give you the fulfillment that we all seek outside of whatever our 9-5 may be.
Ike takes us inside the inception of his brand &quot;Just Keep Going&quot; and what it looks like to manage a brand of that scale while being a full time professional athlete.
This is one of those episodes that every hooper should tune into! A conversation that you'll leave thankful that you heard, and looking forward to your next opportunity to &quot;just keep going!&quot;
Make sure you like, and subscribe to the show, so you don't miss any more conversations just like this one!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;Just Keep Going&amp;quot; is a mantra that has become a foundational piece to everyday life for Ike Iroegbu. When you get cut from the Olympics for no other reason than politics, &amp;quot;Just keep going&amp;quot;. When you receive a random phone call while sitting on your couch one morning saying you're going to be playing in your first NBA game in a few hours, &amp;quot;just keep going&amp;quot;. When you decide to start a brand to highlight overlooked basketball players, there was no better phrase to sum it up than &amp;quot;just keep going&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This phrase is one that can be used whether you're an athlete, or a mailman in your local neighborhood trying to provide for your family. At the end of the day, you just have to keep going!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ike joined the show to discuss some of these trials and tribulations that have come along the way during this basketball journey, that include stops with the Clippers during the NBA preseason, the NBA G League, and some of the best leagues in the world including the ACB in Spain, and the Serie A in Italy. We get into some of the politics that exist in both of these situations, and have a transparent conversation on everything you need to know to make an informed decision on both options.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We then shift our focus to the athlete empowerment era that we're currently in. An era that promotes creativity, freedom of expression, and leaning into creative outlets that can give you the fulfillment that we all seek outside of whatever our 9-5 may be.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ike takes us inside the inception of his brand &amp;quot;Just Keep Going&amp;quot; and what it looks like to manage a brand of that scale while being a full time professional athlete.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This is one of those episodes that every hooper should tune into! A conversation that you'll leave thankful that you heard, and looking forward to your next opportunity to &amp;quot;just keep going!&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Make sure you like, and subscribe to the show, so you don't miss any more conversations just like this one!&lt;/p&gt;
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Ike Iroegbu joins the show to break down the reality of playing overseas vs. the NBA G League , dealing with the politics that come with the game of basketball, & building a brand while playing professional basketball.

What's In Your Bag? Ep. 49- Ike Iroegbu

Dayne Carter is the definition of what it looks like to be an artist in 2024. He's invested in his craft to the point where he's committed to releasing a single every month of 2024. However, he's also harnessing a love for sports and creativity, while working for Bleacher Report, one of the largest media platforms in the world.
We sit down with Dayne to discuss the balance between pursuing a career in music, while also maintaining a job in corporate America, and how those two things have come to benefit one another in certain situations.
Dayne shares an all time story of meeting one of his rap idols, J. Cole through an impromptu run in with Lebron James. It's a once in a lifetime story that you have to hear to believe!
Dayne takes us through his upbringing in New Jersey/New York that first made him fall in love with hip-hop, as well as how a family relationship landed him a job at a company we've all come to know as Uninterrupted &amp; Make Springhill.
Dayne embodies everything it means to be a creative in 2024, and his insight into the industry is something you can apply no matter what field you're in! So get your notepad out, because this is one of them one's you'll have to listen to twice to get the message!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Dayne Carter is the definition of what it looks like to be an artist in 2024. He's invested in his craft to the point where he's committed to releasing a single every month of 2024. However, he's also harnessing a love for sports and creativity, while working for Bleacher Report, one of the largest media platforms in the world.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We sit down with Dayne to discuss the balance between pursuing a career in music, while also maintaining a job in corporate America, and how those two things have come to benefit one another in certain situations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dayne shares an all time story of meeting one of his rap idols, J. Cole through an impromptu run in with Lebron James. It's a once in a lifetime story that you have to hear to believe!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dayne takes us through his upbringing in New Jersey/New York that first made him fall in love with hip-hop, as well as how a family relationship landed him a job at a company we've all come to know as Uninterrupted &amp;amp; Make Springhill.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dayne embodies everything it means to be a creative in 2024, and his insight into the industry is something you can apply no matter what field you're in! So get your notepad out, because this is one of them one's you'll have to listen to twice to get the message!&lt;/p&gt;
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In a world where everyone is sticking to the script, Dayne Carter is changing what it means to be an "Artist" in 2024.

What's In Your Bag? Ep. 48 - Dayne Carter

Maclaine West had no idea when she started inviting friends over to her house for dinner on Thursday evenings, that it would turn into one of the most fulfilling endeavors she'd embark on over the next few years.
The founder of Soul Supper joined the show to discuss what the journey has been like building what she describes as a &quot;human connection brand&quot; from inception to today where it is undoubtedly one of the fastest growing communities of collaboration that you'll find anywhere.
We discuss the importance of connection, and how supper can invite more conversations and encourage more breakthroughs than you'd ever imagine.
We also discuss how West has been able to brand Soul Supper to partner the endeavor with over 30 brands and corporations who have bought into the authenticity of the brand, and everything that it stands for. From the pitch deck, all the way to the supper table we discuss the process it takes to conduct outreach and secure brand partners at even the grassroots level.
We end the episode with perhaps one of the most powerful conversations we've had here on the platform, where our host gets put in the hot seat, which leads to a deep dive into realizing the beauty of your surroundings and being where your feet are.
This is one of those episodes you'll want to watch over and over again once you finish it, so make sure you follow the show so you don't miss a single second!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Maclaine West had no idea when she started inviting friends over to her house for dinner on Thursday evenings, that it would turn into one of the most fulfilling endeavors she'd embark on over the next few years.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The founder of Soul Supper joined the show to discuss what the journey has been like building what she describes as a &amp;quot;human connection brand&amp;quot; from inception to today where it is undoubtedly one of the fastest growing communities of collaboration that you'll find anywhere.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We discuss the importance of connection, and how supper can invite more conversations and encourage more breakthroughs than you'd ever imagine.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We also discuss how West has been able to brand Soul Supper to partner the endeavor with over 30 brands and corporations who have bought into the authenticity of the brand, and everything that it stands for. From the pitch deck, all the way to the supper table we discuss the process it takes to conduct outreach and secure brand partners at even the grassroots level.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We end the episode with perhaps one of the most powerful conversations we've had here on the platform, where our host gets put in the hot seat, which leads to a deep dive into realizing the beauty of your surroundings and being where your feet are.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This is one of those episodes you'll want to watch over and over again once you finish it, so make sure you follow the show so you don't miss a single second!&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

Soul Supper is changing lives one meal at a time. We sat down with the founder of the human connection brand to discuss what goes into creating something that has impacted the lives of many through something as simple as a supper table.

What's In Your Bag? Ep. 47 -Maclaine West

Victoria Mazzeo has worked with some of the largest brands in the world. Brands such as Adidas, Gatorade &amp; Google. She's also had the opportunity to work with A-List clients such as Michael Rubin, Jeanie Buss, Allen Iverson, &amp; Tracy McGrady to name a few.
But how did a former division two athlete turn a basketball career into a business career today that allows her to travel all over the world, while crossing paths with some of the most influential people in the industry?
She sat down on the podcast to share her incredible journey, from rebounding in a small gym in Philadelphia for Jameer Nelson &amp; upstart NBA trainer Drew Hanlen, to sitting courtside at every Sixers game in that same city, but now, for work! We discuss how to use the game of basketball to propel you into doors and opportunities your mind could never imagine!
So get your notepad out for this one, because it's full of gems that could change the course of your basketball career, and your post basketball life!
Make sure you subscribe to the show so you don't miss anymore conversations just like this one!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Victoria Mazzeo has worked with some of the largest brands in the world. Brands such as Adidas, Gatorade &amp;amp; Google. She's also had the opportunity to work with A-List clients such as Michael Rubin, Jeanie Buss, Allen Iverson, &amp;amp; Tracy McGrady to name a few.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;But how did a former division two athlete turn a basketball career into a business career today that allows her to travel all over the world, while crossing paths with some of the most influential people in the industry?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;She sat down on the podcast to share her incredible journey, from rebounding in a small gym in Philadelphia for Jameer Nelson &amp;amp; upstart NBA trainer Drew Hanlen, to sitting courtside at every Sixers game in that same city, but now, for work! We discuss how to use the game of basketball to propel you into doors and opportunities your mind could never imagine!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;So get your notepad out for this one, because it's full of gems that could change the course of your basketball career, and your post basketball life!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Make sure you subscribe to the show so you don't miss anymore conversations just like this one!&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

From dribbling a basketball to shaking hands with Jeanie Buss & Michael Rubin. Victoria Mazzeo shares how she's taken advantage of the gift that keeps on giving; The game of basketball, that has taken her all over the world.

What's In Your Bag? Ep. 46 - Victoria Mazzeo

“What’s in your Bag” with Andrew Robinson is the most comprehensive professional basketball podcast on the market! We discuss hot topics in the basketball world, overseas life, fashion, media, and everything in between! Each week will feature interviews with the brightest stars in the sports industry, so make sure you subscribe, and get your popcorn ready, because we aren’t holding anything back!

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