Truey Talks 🎙

From the last time we met, coming off an extensive rehab for the first major surgery of his career, 3TRUEY finds himself in his second country in five months after a stellar start in Portugal for SC Vasco da Gama. We hear about the time in Portugal, and what preceded the jump to LNB Elite 2 (France Pro B), which many refer to as the best 2nd division in Europe. Filled with excitement, McLean also...

3Truey sits down with first year head coach, Raina Harmon, as she embarks on a new journey and era of FGCU women's basketball. Coming most recently from BIG Ten powerhouse, Iowa, she takes us down the experience of Caitlin Clark-mania and her relationships with Hawkeye royalty, Kate Martin and Lisa Bluder. Her motto, Thoughts Become Things, is explained by Coach Harmon that summarizes and exemplif...

After a long 7-month hiatus, stemming from postseason hopes, a second graduation, and a season-capping injury, 3Truey returns back to the camera to let everyone know where he's been, where he is, and where life is taking him. Upon this journey, he speaks about the opportunities he has had while being sidelined, and how they have helped shape an experience and spearhead a much-needed self examinati...

3Truey sits down with seniors Casey Santoro and Maddie Antenucci, two key players for, arguably the most winningest mid major women’s college basketball program in the country over the last 20 years, Florida Gulf Coast University. Casey and Maddie both speak about their basketball journey — from the lands of Ohio to ending up in Fort Myers, Florida — as well as their perspectives on life through t...

3Truey sits down with the freshman class of the 2024-25 FGCU MBB team — Tristen Guillouette, Cam Codio, BB Washington, Jack Reddick, Darren Williams, and Evan Barlow — and speak about their embarking on a new chapter of their life, that is college and college basketball. Here, Zay gives the group a forum to express what has been going on so far for them, as well as a bit of advice that will help t...

On a beautiful Florida day, we sit down with Roman Catholic & Penn State legend Shep Garner, better yet known as 33, who gives us just a sneak peek of his life and what it took to get to where he is today, as a basketball player, coach, and man. Being from Chester — a suburb of Philly — he talks about the importance of adaptability and being able to carve out your space in whatever you do in this...

WHAT WE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR … & THE UPDATE ON EVERYTHING THAT IS GOING ON, including an exciting home weekend against North Alabama and Central Arkansas and a message for the masses. STAY TUNED! - 3️⃣

A lot has happened since the last time we spoke — 2 scrimmages, and 4 games — and we find ourselves at a point where we must look in the mirror and figure out how to get out of the funk that FGCU MBB is in right now. This episode speaks on Zavian’s journey so far as a FGCU basketball player, as well as what the team has learned about each other and what steps need to be taken in order to get that...

In this episode, we speak about standards and expectations, and what that means in the case of basketball, and life. Being able to be consistent about those expectations and standards is paramount to your individual growth as a person, athlete, and leader in today’s society. With that being said, 3Truey offers a very positive and empowering message on this such idea, as well as describing and chal...

Everyone is motivated when they are not at the pinnacle, underrated, and under appreciated, but who remains just as motivated and hungry when all is well and everything is going according to plan? And why — what keeps you grinding and on point with the work? We analyze and discuss this question and the various thoughts that come with it. Stay tuned to this special episode; we are happy to be back....

In this episode, we sit down w/ 3Truey to discuss max effort in every aspect of the term — what it means and what it should mean to people who want to achieve greatness in this world. Will you empty the tank every time or will your GREATNESS fall victim to the AVERAGE adversity that you will experience? The choice is yours.

After a very eventful few months, Zay is back to get us an update on his life and all that has went down since our last congregation. He also has left us with a certain mantra to move through the summer with and offer us a certain perspective that even he has been reminded of every single day while being in Fort Myers, FL: APPRECIATE THE JOURNEY, and ATTACK IT. Tune in for yet another treat and ge...

On this episode, we take a moment to create an experience that has never had before, as we have our first Columbia WBB guest on the show, Cecelia Collins. A recent transfer, but instant impact and game changer for Lions, we sit down and reflect on everything from life in Scranton to Bucknell to where she is now. Not only do he hear her story, but we also are able to see in real time, what humility...

Tune into this episode of Truey Talks, as we interview and have an extensive conversation with Columbia F/C Jake Tavroff, and speak about the CU MBB season to date, his journey as a basketball player, and evolution as a man and person through many adjustments and adaptation in pursuit of a dream — a dream that has made him a role model, an extremely valuable member of this year’s Lions team, and m...

On this episode, we sit down with freshman point guard, Nico Romanelli, and talk about his journey, our last game, and what motivates him to stay discipline and be as focused as he has been. Tune in to another episode with one of the most intense, and intelligent guys on our team.

Zay sits down to discuss the temperament going into the Providence game, how Columbia feels as a team, and what his objectives are as well. TUNE IN to the game @ 7 PM, on FOX. It should be a good one out there in Rhode Island. 😎

We sit down and have a nice chat with Sophomore Wing, Blair Thompson, and get to know him a bit more personally — some of his favorites off the court, as well as his anticipations for the upcoming season. TUNE IN 3️⃣

EP ONE: Get an early look into how the start of the season is going for Columbia MBB as 3Truey and SlimHuncho talk about early season workouts, their roles as upperclassmen on the team, and some of Josh’s favorite things off the court.

Senior Year has started, and it is time to get back to it — & that means with talking with you, too. 3Truey is 22 now, real grown man, so let’s handle business. 3️⃣

Join Zay, as he updates you on what’s been going on with him in his life, as well as the importance and sacrifice in his and one’s life, and what it means to sacrifice for the greater good on evolving and advancing in this crazy space, we call “life”.

In this episode, we sit down with Sophomore F Noah Robledo, aka Pr1nce N0ah, about last night’s game, his journey to and at Columbia, and what to look forward from him, as well as Columbia MBB, both on and off court. TUNE IN to a great episode 💯

In this episode, we sit down with our sophomore PG, Jaden Cooper, as we talk about preparation and what to expect Harvard, and talk about his NC background, understanding and accepting his role on the team, and constantly putting himself in a position to get better. STAY TUNED to a good episode.

In this episode, we sit down with our freshman big, Zino Bedri, as we go over UMASS Lowell, what to expect against Sacred Heart, and converse a little bit about his Algerian background, how he’s adjusting and enjoying Columbia, and more … STAY TUNED for a solid one 💯

In this episode, we sit down with the heart of CU MBB, junior forward and Ivy DPOY candidate Josh Odunowo to speak about what happened versus Rutgers, what to expect from UMASS Lowell, and what we worked for this offseason to accomplish this year, now that we’ve kicked off the 2022-23 Columbia MBB season. MUST WATCH 💯

What if I told guidance was not always the best thing to have, and inspiration is really all you need in order to be successful? Let’s talk about it …