ROK Podcast : Coach Love

🔥 KYIAH PRESTRIDGE | The #1 Player in Oklahoma | ROK Podcast Interview 🔥 Welcome to another episode of The ROK Podcast with Coach Love — where Oklahoma’s top athletes tell their real stories. In this episode, we sit down with one of the most dominant players in the 2026 class, Kyiah Prestridge. 🏀 6’1” Combo Guard ⭐ 4-Star Recruit (Rivals & ESPN) 👑 Ranked #1 in Oklahoma (multiple polls) 🌎...

🎥 Recorded at  @DicksSportingGoods  House of Sport in North OKC On this episode of the ROK Podcast with Coach Love, I sit down with Bryson Buckingham to talk hoops, hunger, and what it looks like when talent actually puts in the work. Bryson reflects on being part of two Edmond North state championship teams, and explains that even though he was injured during those title runs, he was still part...

🏀 On this episode of the ROK Podcast, we sit down with Randy Rutherford, one of Oklahoma’s most accomplished basketball figures and a true student of the game. Rutherford made his name at Broken Bow High School, where he was a 4× State Champion in track and the 1990 OBCA Basketball Player of the Year. In college, he carried that momentum to Oklahoma State Cowboys, becoming one of the top shooters...

Maddie Stewart isn’t just dominating Oklahoma high school basketball—she’s taking her talent to the Big Ten. A 4A State Champion, ESPN Top 100 prospect, Super 5 selection, and 4A Player of the Year, Maddie is now officially committed to University of Nebraska. The 2026 standout from Lincoln Christian School (Tulsa) is chasing even more history as she looks to repeat as a state champion. On this ep...

Gabe Johnson sits down with Coach Love on the ROK Podcast for a powerful conversation about his journey from Choctaw High School standout to becoming a 3X All-American and 2X National Champion at the University of Central Oklahoma. Gabe opens up about winning two state titles in high school, overcoming trials and setbacks, navigating pressure, developing mental toughness, and the sacrifices requir...

Could Jalen Montonati become the first Oklahoma player ever to win Gatorade Player of the Year three straight years? The chase for history is real — and now he’s officially committed to continue his journey with the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Already a 2X Oklahoma Gatorade POY, 2X MaxPreps POY, Oklahoma Super 5 POY, 6A State Champion, and U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist, Jalen’s résumé is stacked with acc...

Jordan Harrison is rewriting the record books. A Classen SAS State Champion and the Oklahoma girls’ single-game scoring record holder with 74 points , Harrison is one of the most dynamic guards the state has ever produced. Her journey took her from dominating high school basketball to becoming the WAC Freshman of the Year at Stephen F. Austin , where she established herself as a floor general with...

On this episode of The ROK Podcast with Coach Love (Recruit Oklahoma), recorded at the OU Women’s Practice Facility with three of the state’s brightest stars — the Vann Sisters: Skylar, Zya, and Talia. Daughters of Bryatt Vann, an OU basketball legend, the sisters grew up in a household where competition was constant, support was strong, and basketball was a way of life. From backyard battles with...

Join Coach Sean Love as he sits down with Jason White, one of the most legendary quarterbacks in Oklahoma Sooners history. From his roots in Tuttle, Oklahoma, to becoming a dual-sport standout in high school, Jason’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. On this episode, hear about his rise as a prolific QB at OU, including becoming a Heisman Trophy winner - earning honors as a 2X All-American, 2...

On this ROK Podcast episode, we sit down with one of Oklahoma’s most decorated athletes — a true trench warrior with championship DNA. From dominating Friday nights at Mustang High School to becoming a three-time national champion at the University of Nebraska, Josh Heskew has lived the kind of football story most players only dream about. He’s the only player in Mustang history to be named All-St...

2X NAIA National Champion. 2X National Player of the Year. Holder of 12 OCU Records. 🏆🏆📚 On this episode of The ROK Podcast Coach Love sits down with Takesha Watson, a proud Millwood High School alum and one of the most decorated athletes in Oklahoma City University history — and now a 2X Hall of Famer. We talk about her rise from Falcon greatness to dominating the college game, the mindset beh...

🎥 Recorded at  @DicksSportingGoods  House of Sport in North OKC 🔥 Powered by Raise Da Roofing LLC Dive into the remarkable story of Lenny Hatchett, an Oklahoma high school basketball coaching legend whose journey from a winless first season to multiple state championships is nothing short of inspiring. With nearly three decades of coaching experience, Lenny transformed his teams into fierce cont...

Former NFL safety and Tulsa native Shamiel Gary sits down with The ROK Podcast with Coach Love to share his inspirational story — one rooted in faith, resilience, and leadership. A proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Shamiel was a standout on and off the field. After earning All-State honors, he began his college career at the University of Wyoming, where he quickly made his mark,...

In this powerful episode of The ROK Podcast with Coach Love, we sit down with Oklahoma hoops legend Sharane Campbell-Olds — a Star Spencer star who left her mark at OU. Sharane shares her journey growing up in the rural heart of Spencer, Oklahoma, where life was simple, animals were plenty, and competition was the family language. From dominating the travel ball scene to winning a state championsh...

In this powerful and entertaining episode of The ROK Podcast with Coach Love, we sit down with Mossis Madu, Jr., at Dick's House of Sport, a Norman native raised in the very backyard of Sooner Nation. He opens up about his humble beginnings, his early disdain for the Sooners, and how everything changed once they came knocking with a scholarship offer. Madu takes us behind the scenes of the Ok...

In this powerful episode of The ROK Podcast with Coach Love, recorded live at Dick's House of Sport in North OKC, we sit down with one of Oklahoma’s rarest athletes — Donte’ Foster, the 3-sport All-State legend from Guthrie. With six state championships across football, basketball, and track, Donte’ shares how his journey was rooted in more than sports — it was built on family, respect, and r...

Coach Sean Love of the ROK Podcast sat down with Blake Jarwin, a name that embodies perseverance, grit, and determination. Raised in the small town of Tuttle, Oklahoma, Blake’s journey to the NFL wasn’t handed to him — it was earned every step of the way. In this episode, Blake opens up about being overlooked early in his football career. He wasn’t the biggest, fastest, or most hyped recruit — but...

On this episode of The ROK Podcast with Coach Love, we sit down with Oklahoma football great Alonzo Mayes. He shares what it was like growing up in Oklahoma City and attending Douglass High School, where he developed his love for football. Alonzo talks about the important male mentors in his life and how OSU coaches Pat Jones and Tim Reynolds believed in him and gave him a shot to play at the next...

In this episode of The ROK Podcast with Coach Love, we sit down with Coach Mike Crossley — the winningest high school softball coach in Oklahoma history and a true Oklahoma legend. A former All-State athlete from Del City (1979), Crossley played at Rose State and OCU before dedicating over 40 years to coaching and teaching at Newcastle High School. His resume is unmatched: 🏆 3 State Championships...

In this powerful episode of The ROK Podcast, we sit down with Oklahoma City native JR Giddens—a basketball legend whose journey from middle-class life to the NBA is filled with grit, talent, and redemption. JR talks about his early years and the life-changing decision to transfer to John Marshall High School, where he exploded onto the national scene as a Parade All-American, McDonald’s All-Americ...

This episode hits different. It's more than just another interview – it's a conversation between two John Marshall Bears, two OSU Cowboys, two athletes who grew up in the same neighborhood, played under the same legendary coaches, and went on to represent the same college with pride — but through different sports. Joe took the basketball route, I took the football path. We dive deep into...

On this episode of The ROK Podcast with Coach Love, we sit down with Moore High School’s own Libby Jaques — a multi-sport powerhouse and Oklahoma State softball commit. Libby has earned multiple Player of the Year awards and statewide recognition in softball, while also dominating in track and basketball. From breaking records in the shot put — where she ranks 4th in the nation — to earning 1st an...

Oklahoma Basketball Legend Terry Evans | The ROK Podcast with Coach Love In this episode of The ROK Podcast, Coach Love sits down with Oklahoma basketball legend Terry Evans — a former OU standout, record-breaking sharpshooter, and the most successful 6A high school basketball coach in state history. Terry takes us back to his roots as a 3X state champion at Millwood High School under the legendar...

🎙️ The ROK Podcast with Coach Sean Love proudly presents a legendary conversation with none other than Coach Varryl “Chop” Franklin — the most decorated high school basketball coach in Oklahoma history. From growing up on the Eastside of Oklahoma City in a strong, disciplined home, Coach Franklin’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and unshakable drive. Though widely known for his basketball do...

On The ROK Podcast with Coach Love, we had the honor of sitting down with Danielle Gant, one of the most dominant basketball players to come out of Oklahoma. From her early days at Putnam City West High School to becoming a defensive force at Texas A&M, Gant’s journey is one of grit, perseverance, and excellence.   Dominance at Texas A&M   At A&M, Gant thrived under Vic Schaefer, then...