Reachin' & Teachin'

On this episode the CEI esports team talks to Graham Borden aka BlkFrankWhite, Community Ambassador for the NBA 2K League. Graham is on for the third time as we discuss the NBA 2K League All Star Game. We discuss how the season went, how playoffs went, having fans back, planning more events with fans, and much more.  Follow Graham here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-borden-8929...

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to the NBA 2021 2K League Finals MVP Jack Mascone aka JBM, Starting Point Guard for Wizards District Gaming. JBM comes back as a member of the BFF Club w/ Rob and Johnnie. We discuss the 2KL Playoffs, 2KL Finals, and he makes his case for why this years Wizards team is the best 2KL team of all time. We talk about his aspirations with his brand, college es...

In this episode the CEI esports team talk all about the 2K League and Review The 2K League Finals. We have Rob and Johnnie leading the way as usual BUT we also have Elijah and Joel giving their views on what went on during the Finals. We discuss the teams that were involved and who showed out, who’s struggled, the fast break game, and the 3 point game. Tune in as we also discuss the new NBA 2K Gam...

In this episode the CEI esports team talk all about the 2K League Playoffs and Preview The Finals Tournament. We have Rob and Elijah leading the way as their update and predictions for the upcoming Finals. We also discuss the new 2K22 dropping and discuss what problems we have with it. Tune in as we discuss some big stories that are happening around the league and give predictions on who we think...

In this episode the CEI esports team talk all about the 2K League and Preview The Ticket Tournament. We have Rob and Joel leading the way as their update and predictions for the upcoming tournament. We also discuss the new 2K22 ratings that were recently revealed. Tune in as we discuss some big stories that are happening around the league and give predictions on who we think is going to win The Ti...

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to Connor Rodrigues aka Shotz, Starting Center for Nets Gaming Crew. It was great being able to sit down and talk to Shotz about everything from first discovering 2K and first playing NBA 2K5. We discuss much more like his journey into the NBA 2KL, experience playing on different teams, his big man build, his weight-loss journey and much more. Follow Shot...

In this episode the CEI esports team talk all about the 2K League. We are in full force this episode as we have Rob and Johnnie leading the way as usual BUT we also have Elijah joining as we discuss the continuation of the 2K League season. We all discuss the teams that we have chose and give an update on how they are doing, who’s showing out, and who’s struggling. Tune in as we discuss not only h...

In this episode the CEI esports team talk all about the 2K League. We are in full force this episode as we have Rob and Johnnie leading the way as usual BUT we also have Elijah and Joel joining as we discuss The Turn Tournament. Tune in as we discuss not only how our teams did in the tournament, but also shocking defeats, great showings, and a finals no-one thought of. We also discuss a trade that...

In this episode the CEI esports team talk all about the 2K League and Preview The Turn Tournament. We have Rob and Johnnie leading the way as usual BUT we also have Elijah giving his update and predictions for the upcoming tournament. We discuss the teams that we have chose and give an update on how they are doing, who’s showing out, and who’s struggling. Tune in as we discuss some big stories tha...

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to Coach Len Griffey, Head Coach of the Gen. G Tigers of Shanghai. It was great being able to sit down and talk about everything from getting into the 2K League to how this season is looking so far. We discuss much more like how Gen G introduced him into the NBA 2KL, being a non-NBA team, the big offseason moves, the big relocation to the University of Ke...

In this episode the CEI esports team talk all about the 2K League. We are in full force this episode as we have Rob and Johnnie leading the way as usual BUT we also have Elijah and Joel joining as we discuss Weeks 3 and 4 of the 2K League. We all discuss the teams that we have chose and give an update on how they are doing, who’s showing out, and who’s struggling. Tune in as we discuss not only ho...

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to Jack Mascone aka JBM, Starting Point Guard for Wizards District Gaming. It was great being able to sit down and talk to Nick about everything from first discovering 2K to quitting 2K in college. We discuss much more like his journey into the NBA 2KL, his tennis days, his parents wanting him to not play 2K anymore, the big purchase in college that chang...

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to Nick Gartrelle, Head Coach of T-Wolves Gaming. It was great being able to sit down and talk to Nick about everything from significance of NBA 2K9 to becoming the NBA 2K Leagues youngest head coach . We discuss much more like his journey into the NBA 2KL, working with Nets GC, working with T-Wolves Gaming, getting the respect from his peers, the big mov...

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to Seth Santos, President of Rutgers Esports. It was great being able to sit down and talk to Seth about his introduction to esports and competitive gaming. We discuss much more like during high school dropping out if the esports community, picking a college, discovering his love for esports again, his journey to becoming President, and much more. Follow...

In this episode the CEI esports team talk all about the 2K League. We are in full force this episode as we have Rob and Johnnie leading the way as usual BUT we also have Elijah and Joel joining as we discuss The Tip-Off Tournament. We decided all to pick a team, for reasons given on the episode, and follow them throughout their season with keeping up with stats, trades, wins, losses, and much more...

On this episode the CEI esports team talks to Graham Borden aka BlkFrankWhite, Community Ambassador for the NBA 2K League. Graham is our first reoccurring guest and it was a blast to sit with him and talk about everything coming up this season in the NBA 2K League We discuss the first ever virtual draft, the chaotic offseason with not only Cover but with trades, and remote play. We also discuss ev...

We discuss what the team has been up to since the last update a couple of weeks ago. Still setting up Google Classrooms, teaching on zoom, and keeping students engaged. We also speak about the how the sessions have been going, start dates being pushed back, difficulties we go through trying to teach online, the gaming portion, and much more.

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to Jonah Edwards, General Manager and Head Coach of Magic Gaming. It was great being able to sit down and talk to Jonah about his introduction to competitive gaming and the significance of NBA 2K9. We discuss much more like his journey into the NBA 2KL, how trade talks are behind the scenes, the difficulties of the Covid Season, how he prepared for the 2K...

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to Lori Bajorek, President at National Esports Association (NEA). It was great being able to sit down and talk to Lori about her background in her introduction to gaming and why she chose the esports industry. We discuss much more like her favorite games to play, is she an avid gamer, what game did she start out with, goal of NEA, dealing with the pandemi...

We discuss what the team has been up to during the last couple of months like setting up Google Classrooms, teaching on zoom, and keeping students engaged. We also speak about the Esports program in general, difficulties we go through trying to teach online, learning to perfect slides on PowerPoint, and much more.

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to Erin Ashley Simon, a Multi-media Personality and Host/Producer. It was great being able to sit down and talk to Erin about her background in broadcasting, her introduction to Esports, and why she chose the Esports industry. We discuss much more like her favorite interview moments, how she changed her look to stand out and much more. Follow Erin Ashley...

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to Clint Kennedy, a Chief Evangelist for Lean2Esport and Founder of the New England Scholastic Esports Federation (NESEF). It was great being able to sit down and talk to Clint about his background as an educator, his introduction to Esports, and what sparked his interest in Esports. We discuss much more like what game was first introduced to him, Overwat...

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to DJ Layton, Head Coach of Kings Guard Gaming and Head Basketball Coach at Faith West Academy. It was great being able to sit down and talk to DJ about growing up as a gamer, beginnings in his coaching career, and how he got into coaching Esports. We discuss much more like how the team adjusted during Covid, what his daily routine is, the future of King...

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to Stephanie Orme, Assistant Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Emmanuel College in Boston, Massachusetts. It was great being able to sit down and talk to Stephanie about growing up as a gamer, beginnings in esports, and the representation of women in Esports. We discuss much more like her streaming education program, researching on gender an...

In this episode the CEI esports team talks to Kurt Melcher, Executive Director of Esports & Gaming at Intersport. It was great being able to sit down and talk to Kurt about his systems he played as a child, beginnings in esports, and starting his own esports tournament league in college. We discuss much more like the stereotype “Gaming is Bad”, Robert Morris University, and much more.