In this first My Journey series, I decided to have someone speak honestly about their respective journey in basketball. A lot of options ran through my mind, should I contact an elite high school prospect, a college star, maybe a pro vet, all viable options. Then it hit me with the NBA Draft closing in on us fast, why not have a draft prospect speak on how it REALLY is to go through various workouts and interviews with NBA personnel, all in an attempt to prove that you indeed

In this first My Journey series, I decided to have someone speak honestly about their respective journey in basketball. A lot of options ran through my mind, should I contact an elite high school prospect, a college star, maybe a pro vet, all viable options. Then it hit me with the NBA Draft closing in on us fast, why not have a draft prospect speak on how it REALLY is to go through various workouts and interviews with NBA personnel, all in an attempt to prove that you indeed

"When I was 16 I sat down with my brothers and we had a long conversation about what we wanted to do with our lives. That day I told them I wanted to be the best basketball player to ever play. I really meant it. The countless hours I have put into the sport and the mental and physical stress I have put on my body was all to prepare me to reach my goal of being legendary. Every time I talk to Lamont Lampkins he tells me “good is the enemy of greatness.” So when I go to the gy

"Normally I would never vouch for any player unless I feel strongly they can play but you have to do something on this point guard name Darian Hooker. He plays D-II, averaged 30 and led the nation in scoring. He is official!" This was the statement I heard from my lifelong friend Matthew Horne, currently a fast rising motivational speaker as well as publisher (check him out at http://www.matthewchorne.com/index.html) and a former standout player in his own right at Surratte