Unrestricted Free Agent Podcast

Dre Jackson has adapted to everywhere he has played, from his redshirt situation to his efficient start at Palm Beach Atlantic University to his now takeover of overseas basketball in Irelands Super League. We talk everything from agents,  his participation in TMacs OBL league, to contracts to the definition of the term "pro" as well as sports gambling and what it means for athletes as w...

Rasheed Worrell former Bowling Green and Lynn University player talks about the struggles of prompt and sudden coaching changes and how that affects your career. The adjustments to overseas basketball as well as the demands from a coach as an import, The evolution of the big man position in basketball as well how your play is predicated on not only the league you play at but the region in the worl...

Derric Jean former Louisiana Tech standout and current overseas basketball player opens up about the importance of hobbies outside of your sport, the financial and mental discipline for longevity in this game as well as the pitfalls and things he's learned along the way in the realm of contracts and agents and the business side of basketball.  Your first three years as an overseas basketball...

Season 2 opens up with Theo Dorsey who is an award-winning sports anchor for ESPN 106.3 FM, WPTV and WFLX. The Missouri City, Texas, native comes to West Palm Beach with a background in reporting both sports and news. You can hear him talk football Fridays on ESPN 106.3 FM's "Josh Cohen and the HomeTeam." The Hampton University graduate got his start in the business at WALB in south...

WNBA, 6-year pro, whose journey has taken her to many different countries shares her story. From the pinnacle of hoops in high school to having her journey redirected in college and then navigating the intricacies of professional basketball on her own and the mistakes and lessons along the way. She attributes family and personal growth, to a true veteran in the women's basketball world who we...

The NIL brought a new age of sports into the world, from forgoing to college to becoming a professional athlete right out of high school and choosing your college not from a pure sports perspective but based on the boosters and the amount of money and deals that you could potentially ink. These are becoming less and less purely "sport-specific" decisions. Some players are trying to find...

NFL draft night for some is the happiest night in their adult life while for others it is the toughest emotional heartbreak they will ever face. It takes dedication, discipline, and mental toughness to turn that fuel into something great as Jonathan Moxey and many others have and will continue to do. Sometimes closed doors bring us the greatest of opportunities, from the NFL to the CFL a road not...

The Sports trifecta of accolades are as follows: 1. An Olympic gold medal 2. A National championship 3. An individual player of the year award One of the guests has pretty much a clean sweep at different stages and both of them have a long history of not only coming into the same program at the same time under the same coach but also can attest to the personal growth and character development as g...

It goes without saying, if you can hoop then you can hoop. The alienating between genders in the world of sports is quite frankly stupid and unnecessary, we sit down with one of the most accomplished and decorated hoopers that you may not know of and discuss the mental side of the game as well as her journey and her perspective on the game from the men and the women's side. Is there enough su...

We talk about being a product of your environment when you grow up the way many of us grew up it takes a certain type of mental toughness and discipline. The mistakes we make along the way shape and mold us, Ahmad Smith was a college teammate of mine and now occupies the same niche and podcast space as me. Completely different backgrounds and upbringings but the collective black experience, as wel...

When discussing mental health and sports we must take a step back and remember that perspective is everything. We are faced with the constant pressure that tells us that it is the NBA or NFL or bust and nothing else matters and this warps our thinking into considering ourselves a failure before our journey may even begin. Deep conversations as well as a fresh perspective from Mike Amius who has se...

The underdog mentality is nothing new to Quincy, he carries that chip on his shoulder in life and every time he steps on the floor. In this episode, we discuss the journey and what's next as well as the ultimate goal which is putting on an NBA jersey. We rooting for you Q!

Episode 5 switches over from the hardwood to the turf as we talk to another unrestricted free agent that excelled in the realm of football. We compare the two sports as well as talk about some of his biggest successes and moments throughout his playing career. This episode is special because of what he is now doing with his life and how he is able to impact much more people now that he is done pla...

I begin episode 4 with one of the most polished scorers on this side of the hemisphere with an interesting resume, traveling from school to school became an identity much of like we see today in college and even in the league. We talk about his experience as well as his HBCU experience and how life has unfolded for him. Nothing short on knowledge and free game for the younger generation, if you do...

Episode 3 explores the whole journey of an established college player and professional athlete, Michael Baez. We talk about the road he took, as well as the mental health and transitions that are often overlooked in an athlete's journey.  Show love and thank some of our former coaches and share our experiences along the way.  Shooter's shoot is a message that transcends far beyond the re...

Episode 2, with Marquan Botley goes into his playing career as well as the difference in what we saw growing up to the athletes nowadays as well as subjects such as the NIL for athletes, a family feud trivia game, and anecdotal basketball memories. Nothing short of laughs and good energy!

Episode 1 of unrestricted free agent lets you know the purpose and premise behind the podcast and lets you know what you have to look forward to for the season. We go into mental health and why this was started as well as how our love for the game changes and dive into what season 1 has in store for you guys.