On today's episode of the Xposure Runs Podcast, we sit with the legendary Ahmad Starks to dive deep into the world of Chicago guards! Join us as we discuss Ahmad's incredible journey from Whitney Young High School to making waves at Oregon State. We’ll talk about his transition back to Illinois, his impressive college stats, and his professional career overseas in countries like Sweden, Australia, and Brazil. We also explore his role as a Player Development Coach for the Chicago Sky and his impact on NBA prospects like Jalil Okafor and Jabari Parker. Don't miss out on this riveting conversation filled with basketball insights, personal stories, and a whole lot of passion for the game. Tune in now!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Ahmad Starks College Career
01:46 - Ahmad Starks Pro Career
09:38 - Sum Up Your High School and College Career in One Word
10:38 - What was Coach Robinson like
14:51 - Favorite Subject in High School and College
18:54 - Favorite Type of Food
20:06 - Favorite Pregame Meal
21:08 - Favorite Meal of the Day
21:44 - How to Wind Down
23:13 - Player You Wanted to Play With in High School
26:39 - What Separated You to Become a D1 Player
29:20 - Emphasis on Becoming a D1 Player
30:30 - Influence of Your Dad
31:56 - How Much to Push Your Kids
36:13 - Best High School Moments On and Off the Court
41:38 - College Recruitment Experience
44:10 - AAU Culture
46:36 - How AAU Helped Recruitment
49:42 - Are Kids Playing for Shoe Teams Prepared?
50:24 - Getting Teams Back on Top
56:00 - Biggest Adjustment from High School to College
59:30 - Getting into Training
1:03:26 - Actively Recruiting Players
1:09:55 - Qualifications to Be a Trainer
1:14:07 - Qualities of a Good Player
1:15:55 - What to Look for in a Trainer
1:22:10 - Denying a Player Workout
1:22:57 - Toughest Player to Guard in High School
1:27:05 - Importance of Parents
1:29:10 - Importance of Elders
1:32:45 - Importance of Communication
1:34:31 - Thoughts on the Exposure Runs Platform
1:36:48 - Future Message to Yourself
1:38:35 - Shoutout
