The Courtside Culture Podcast

In Episode 19 of the Courtside Culture Podcast, we sit down with  Dji (Djimon) Bailey  — Wilson, NC native, Greenfield School standout, former Richmond Spiders star, and now SEC guard for the  LSU Tigers . Dji takes us through his full basketball journey: growing up in Wilson, developing his game at Greenfield, becoming one of the most improved players in the Atlantic 10 at Richmond, and making th...

In Episode 18 of the  Courtside Culture Podcast , host  Jeremy Jeffers  sits down with professional hooper  Ajay Sanders for one of the most powerful and transparent conversations we’ve had on the show. Ajay takes us through his full basketball journey — growing up in North Carolina, grinding his way through JUCO, earning his shot at Coastal Carolina, and eventually playing professionally overseas...

In Episode 17 of the  Courtside Culture Podcast , we sit down with  Brian “B-Mac” McNair , one of Wilson, North Carolina’s most respected hoopers and community leaders. From dominating at  Beddingfield High School  to battling through the challenges of college basketball at  Barton College  and  Gardner-Webb , B-Mac shares the real journey behind the highlights. He opens up about the pressures of...

In Episode 16 of  The Courtside Culture Podcast , host  Coach Jeremy Jeffers  sits down with  Mark-Anthony Pounds , Assistant Coach at  Barton College , mentor, and lifelong student of the game. From his playing days in Durham and Boston to his coaching stints at  North Carolina Central ,  Carver Bible College , and the  Carolina Crossovers AAU Program , Mark-Anthony has lived the grind from every...

In this episode of  Courtside Culture , Coach Jeremy Jeffers sits down with  Tyreek Dupree  — former Farmville Central standout, college hooper, and now a rising assistant coach at  Shaw University  and  Elizabeth City State University . Tyreek opens up about his  journey from player to coach , the lessons learned along the way, and how becoming a  father has completely reshaped his purpose both o...

From  Rocky Mount, NC  to becoming a standout at  Western Carolina University , Trey Sumler’s basketball journey is filled with lessons on hard work, growth, and perseverance. 🏀🔥 In this episode of the  Courtside Culture Podcast , we dive into Trey’s: High school dominance and recruitment story 🎓 Success and challenges at Western Carolina 🐾 Overseas pro career and life after basketball 🌍 Tran...

In this heartfelt episode of  Courtside Culture , Jeremy Jeffers sits down with former collegiate athletes  Tayanna Jones-Bell  and  Tim Bell  to share their powerful journey of resilience, family, and faith. Tayanna, a standout basketball player who competed at Georgetown and Colorado—where she made a Sweet Sixteen run against Caitlin Clark and Iowa—opens up about the highs of her athletic career...

In this episode,  we sit down with Anthony Atkinson—Barton College Hall of Famer, Harlem Globetrotter alum, and 3-time state championship coach at Wilson Prep. Anthony takes us through his incredible basketball journey: growing up in Wilson, helping build Greenfield’s culture alongside a young Coach Salter, navigating the recruiting process at Campbell, and cementing his legacy at Barton. We also...

n this episode of  Courtside Culture , we sit down with Moe Deloach, a standout guard who made his mark at Norfolk State before taking his talents to the professional level overseas. Moe shares his inspiring basketball journey, the lessons he learned competing internationally, and how his time at Norfolk State shaped him on and off the court. We also dive into the challenges and triumphs of playin...

In this episode of  Courtside Culture , we sit down with professional hooper Julian Gamble to talk about life on and off the court. From his standout career at the University of Miami to traveling the world playing professionally, Julian shares what it’s really like chasing the game overseas. He opens up about the grind, family balance, the business side of basketball, and the culture that shaped...

In Episode 9 of  Courtside Culture , we sit down with 4-star basketball standout  Kobe Edwards  and his father  Rod Edwards  for a powerful conversation about talent, discipline, and the bond that shapes it all. From Kobe’s rise as one of the top high school players in the country to Rod’s perspective as a supportive yet demanding basketball dad, we dive into the sacrifices, lessons, and values th...

Episode 8 – Webb Wellman | Courtside Culture Podcast In this episode of  Courtside Culture , we sit down with Webb Wellman — creator of the legendary Hoopmixtape and a pioneer in basketball media. Webb opens up about building a platform that changed how high school hoops are seen, the grind behind capturing viral moments, and the impact his work has had on players, fans, and the game itself. We al...

In this episode of  Courtside Culture , we sit down with  Jeremy Atkinson  as he reflects on his incredible basketball journey—from dominating at  Fike High School  and becoming the  all-time leading scorer , to grinding through  junior college at Louisburg , and eventually shining on the national stage with  UNC Asheville in the NCAA Tournament . Jeremy breaks down the mindset it took to level up...

In this episode, we sit down with  Rod Bridgers —basketball content creator, media personality, and the man behind the lens who’s helped put countless hoopers on the map. Rod shares his journey from hoop dreams to holding the camera, how he built his platform, and what it takes to thrive in the basketball media space today. We talk grassroots hoops, viral moments, relationships with players, and h...

Episode 4 of The Courtside Culture Podcast  features former NC A&T standout and pro hooper  Tyler Maye . In this episode, Tyler sits down to talk about his basketball journey—from dominating in high school to grinding through college and overseas. He opens up about the challenges, the mindset it takes to keep going, and how he's using his platform to inspire the next generation. Tyler shar...

In this episode of  Courtside Culture , Jeremy Jeffers and Brian Richardson sit down with Coach Kendrick Hall — a respected mentor, motivator, and game-changer in the basketball community. From building championship mindsets to shaping young men beyond the game, Coach Hall drops gems on leadership, discipline, and the power of culture in and out of the gym. Whether you're a hooper, coach, or j...

In this episode of  Courtside Culture , Jeremy Jeffers and Brian Richardson dive into the latest headlines from the basketball world—from summer league standouts to offseason moves. But this isn’t just about hoops. The duo gets real about the importance of mental health in the game, sharing honest insight on managing pressure, expectations, and life off the court. It’s a raw, refreshing conversati...

In this episode of The Courtside Culture Podcast, host Jeremy Jeffers sits down with legendary high school basketball coach Rob Salter — the man behind decades of success at The Greenfield School in Wilson, NC.Coach Salter shares the story of building a powerhouse program, mentoring dozens of college athletes (including pros), and the life lessons that come with coaching the game the right way. Fr...

n this episode, Jeremy Jeffers sits down with his longtime friend and former teammate  Brian Richardson , a standout basketball player who once lit up the courts at  Greenfield High School ,  University of South Carolina , and  High Point University . Known for his smooth jumper and elite scoring ability, Brian was one of the top players in the country coming out of high school. But this conversat...