ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Before the League tells the stories behind college basketball’s rising stars.
Before the highlights. Before the draft. Before the league.
We sit down with college basketball players to uncover the journeys, sacrifices, setbacks, relationships, faith, family, and moments that shaped them both on and off the court.
From the players chasing their first big opportunity to the ones on the path toward professional basketball, **Before the League** is about getting to know the person behind the player — while they’re still writing the story.
🏀 Real players.
🎙️ Real conversations.
📖 The stories behind the game.
This is Before the League.
Update frequency:
daily
Average audio length:
11 minutes
English
United States
9 episodes
since Sept. 30, 2026
episodic
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Peyton Miller has built his basketball identity around one simple habit: showing up early and putting in the work.
Known as “Mr. 7:30,” Miller earned the nickname at St. Peter’s Prep by consistently arriving at the gym early for workouts—a routine he carried with him to Overtime Elite.
He opens up …
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Fred Payne reflects on the journey that took him from Boston College to Oregon and the experiences that reshaped his approach to basketball and life.
Five games into his freshman season at Boston College, Fred suffered a devastating injury that tore his ACL, LCA, and hamstring tendon. The long road…
Money Williams sits down to talk about his unique journey from playing tackle football in California to becoming a college basketball player at Boston College.
He shares how the COVID-19 pandemic pushed him toward basketball, winning a state championship at Damian Lillard’s alma mater, and the advi…
Alex Wilkins sits down to share the journey that took him from being overlooked by high-major programs out of high school to earning an opportunity at one of college basketball’s biggest programs: Kentucky.
He talks about being doubted because of his frame and recruiting profile, how Furman helped …
Marcus Wilson sits down to talk about his journey from being an All-State athlete in both football and basketball to becoming a leader at Sacramento State.
He shares how playing two sports helped develop his physicality and toughness, his journey through Washington State and UC Davis, and why Sacra…
After moving from Florida to Oklahoma, he helped lead his high school team to the state tournament for the first time in 23 years before beginning his college career at the University of Central Oklahoma.
For two seasons, he was primarily a role player with limited minutes. Then everything changed.…
Kaden Powers shares the story of how he went from being a standout quarterback in football to pursuing basketball full-time and eventually earning his opportunity at Rutgers.
He talks about the game-winning shot that changed his confidence, the NBA players who influenced his mindset, why he modeled…
Jayden Forsythe sits down to talk about his basketball journey, from picking up the game at a young age to becoming an elite three-point shooter at Westtown, playing his freshman season at West Virginia, and transferring to William & Mary.
Jayden shares what he learned from his coaches, the cha…
From Puerto Rico to Florida, IMG Academy, and the college basketball level, this player opens up about the experiences that shaped his journey both on and off the court.
He talks about building a relationship with Coach Jakus, moving to the U.S. after a hurricane, adapting to a more physical style …
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