UNGUARDED

In this episode of Unguarded, we sit down with pro overseas veteran Skylar Spencer, whose journey through more than 10 countries has shown him every side of the game. From going undrafted to navigating the uncertainty of rookie-year life overseas. The conversation dives into the realities athletes face behind the scenes: getting cut, changing representation, dealing with misinformation before sign...

In this episode of Unguarded , host Jori Davis is joined by Anže Kos , a former professional basketball player whose seven-year career took him across France, Sweden, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Austria, Norway, and China. Life overseas exposed him to the realities many athletes face but few openly discuss: uncertainty, short-term contracts, constant transition, and the mental weight that come...

In this episode of Unguarded, Jori Davis sits down with Yoann Cabioc'h WNBA champion and now head coach of LDLC ASVEL Féminin, for a rare look at the game through the eyes of a coach shaped by both European basketball and the highest level of the women’s game in the world. Joined by WEVOLV Co-Founder and pro player Julie Wojta , the conversation follows Yoann’s transition from player to coach...

In this episode of UNGUARDED, we sit down with Aleksa Gulbe — European pro from Latvia, Indiana University standout, and emerging voice in women’s basketball. Aleksa opens up about her journey from college hoops in the U.S. to the challenges of carving out a professional career overseas. She reflects on cultural adjustments, the mental toll of transitions, and the growth that comes from navigating...

In this episode of UNGUARDED, we sit down with Mike Fingado — NFL agent, sports tech professional, and former college athlete — to unpack the changing landscape of athlete representation. From his journey through big tech and entrepreneurship to earning his NFLPA certification, Mike brings a unique vantage point on the evolving role of agents in modern sports. We dive into the rise of NIL, the urg...

In this episode of UNGUARDED , we sit down with Sinan Güler former captain of Galatasaray’s Eurocup-winning team, Silver Medalist with the Turkish National Team, and co-founder of Güler Legacy. Sinan opens up about the evolution of his identity from elite athlete to purpose-driven entrepreneur and mentor. From navigating the emotions of a long career to stepping into the unknown after retirement,...

This Unguarded episode features Scootie Randall , a former Temple University standout now a seasoned professional in Japan. Scootie takes us inside his journey to the international stage, shedding light on the realities of playing in Asia and the lessons he's learned along the way. From navigating the jump from college to the pros to adjusting to cultural differences in Japanese basketball, Sc...

In this episode of Unguarded, we sit down with Kristy Gale , a trailblazer in sports technology law and a leading authority on athlete data rights. As the CEO of HONOR Data Rights Management and President of Sports Data Strategies, Kristy has dedicated her career to helping athletes, entertainers, and consumers navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of biometric data protection. With the rise of...

Lauren Neaves Kicks Off the 2025 Season of UNGUARDED Lauren Neaves, a former 6-year professional basketball player in France and now a licensed agent for GAgency Women, joins host Jori Davis to share her journey from the court to representing players. In this insightful episode, Lauren reflects on her time as a student-athlete at Rice University, rookie challenges, and the experiences that shaped...

In this episode of Unguarded , Kimberly , a seasoned professional volleyball player and member of the German national team, sits down with host Jori Davis to share her journey. Fresh off a summer in the Philippines, where she gave back to the volleyball community, Kimberly is gearing up for a new chapter as she heads to the U.S. to compete in the first American pro volleyball league, League One Vo...

In this episode of Unguarded, Kyle Auffray , former NFL player turned Venture Partner at Champion Venture Partners, shares his journey from the football field to the forefront of venture capital and business innovation. Known for his underdog story, Kyle reflects on what propelled him into the NFL without an agent, as well as the grit required to stay ready while balancing dual careers. Now a key...

In this episode of Unguarded, we welcome Antonio Williams , a seasoned sports management professional and former basketball player with a wealth of experience across sports operations, media, analysis, and marketing. Having worked with elite organizations like the Phoenix Suns, Nike, ESPN, the Boston Red Sox, and the NBA, Antonio has worn many hats, from securing multimillion-dollar licensing deal...

On this episode of Unguarded, Ryan Jay Owens , a former Team USA volleyball player and now a leading agent for female volleyball athletes, joins host Jori Davis as he opens up about his journey from the court to the boardroom as the founder of Elite Volley . With a vision to help over a million athletes unlock their full potential across personal, professional, and global platforms, Ryan shares ho...

Former professional basketball player Bill Amis joins us on this episode of Unguarded. During his seven-year career in Europe, Bill took a year off to explore real estate finance and reconsider his overseas lifestyle. He returned to the court, reaching the EuroCup, and later moved to the UK, where he developed a passion for angel investing and the startup ecosystem. With an MBA from London, Bill c...

Sandrine Nzeukou , founder of Playbook , joins host Jori Davis in this Unguarded Episode. Sandrine, a former professional hooper turned entrepreneur, shares her transition process to the corporate world, how she balanced school while playing overseas, and how to leverage your experiences in business. Of African descent, Nzeukou explains her proactive involvement in the growth of the game on the co...

Abiola Wabara goes unguarded again. As a former professional basketball player with over a decade of experience in Europe, she started preparing for her transition by getting her Master's degree while still playing. In 2016, Abiola founded Goball Life, a small consulting firm dedicated to assisting athletes in their transition from professional sports to the next phase of their lives. She is n...

Basketball 101 CEO,  ⁠Dorian Lee⁠ , shares his journey to becoming one of the top skills trainers in the industry. After a solid athletic college career and a short stint playing professional tours in different countries he decided to transition into Corporate America, but his hoop dreams weren´t over, at 31, Dorian went on a European tour where he received several offers, but an eye-opening exper...

Horace Wormely goes Unguarded, again. Horace was one of the first guests of the show, and he is back with some new insights. As a 12-year-pro hooper who understood the importance of studying the business in sports, he reflects on his transition after retiring, how playing skills transfer to the business world, the importance of having a mentor, building leverage, and the power of athlete advocacy....

⁠Alex Acker⁠ ; with 16 years of professional basketball on his back, shares his transition process to being an entrepreneur. Now CEO of Amongst Elite Capital, Alex had to learn how find his identity to prosper beyond the court. He highlights his growth during his time in Europe and how athletes should educate themselves during their playing days. Produced and edited by Víctor Revenga.

Trevor Huffman ; a former 13-year overseas professional athlete, throughout his journey realized it was key to control the ego in order to be the player that would be an asset to a championship level team instead of only getting in his personal bag. Trevor first mastered himself right after saying bye to the game he loved in order to now be helping other athletes and basketball lovers master their...

Hey, it's been a minute! We back tho. And we put Jori Davis on the hot seat as our special co-host Hyun Kim peppers the founder of ⁠WEVOLV⁠ about her greatest challenges, wins, disappointments, as well as the joyful and and painful lessons she's learned along the way as an athlete founder. And of course an important update on where things are with the company. Don't forget to like, sub...

D'Andra Mos s used her downtime during her pro basketball career to explore and learn new topics and skills that interested her which eventually lead to her current job as a product manager at LinkedIn . She got Unguarded about the importance of trying new things, how her experience as a pro athlete prepared her for rejection and success in the workforce, and tips on how athletes can use Linke...

Tony Easley gets Unguarded about deciding to retire as an international pro basketball player after a serious injury. He talks about how he dealt with that setback by turning it into something positive and the lessons he learned during his playing career that set him up for his current job as an assistant coach at a boarding school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Auburn, Alabama-native and Murray S...

Josh Owens knew exactly when he'd retire when he started his pro basketball career. And he did just that after last season. Over his 10 years overseas he played in Israel, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and France. The Stanford-grad got Unguarded about designing mini-internships for himself, reflecting on inflection points in his life and career, the importance of establishing a routine post-playing caree...

Va l returns as Unguarded's first ever return guest ! The Ukrainian-born,  14-year-pro retired at the end of last season after playing pro basketball in France, Poland, Turkey, Spain, and France. She talked to us about the highs (buying your own pots and pans) and lows (lack of a steady pay check) of retirement life, how the war affected her last season, being able to explore hobbies, self-he...