Special Episode: LG Transparent Conversations Series – NCAA Episode Part 1: The Big Dance® and the Road to the Elite Stage

Special Episode: LG Transparent Conversations Series - NCAA Episode Part 1: The Big Dance® and the Road to the Elite Stage

In this week’s very special episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii sits in on a conversation with Prim Siripipat, host of The Next Chapter, as part of LG Electronics’ Transparent Conversations live podcast series discussing Student-Athlete mental health and wellbeing. The conversation took place from the LG Fan Court experience on-location for the Men’s Final Four Championship in … Read more

Adama Sanogo: An Inspirational Journey and Leading UConn to Glory

Adama Sanogo: An Inspirational Journey and UConn Glory

Adama Sanogo, the University of Connecticut’s star center, has a story of determination and triumph that inspires athletes and non-athletes alike. From his humble beginnings in Mali to leading the UConn Huskies to their fifth NCAA championship, Sanogo’s journey showcases the power of perseverance and adaptation in the face of adversity. Soccer Beginnings and a … Read more

The Changing Landscape of College Basketball: How NIL Rights, the Transfer Portal, COVID-19 Eligibility, and Alternative Pathways Have Altered the Game

The Changing Landscape of College Basketball: How NIL Rights, the Transfer Portal, COVID-19 Eligibility, and Alternative Pathways Have Altered the Game

March Madness remains an exciting time for die-hard college basketball fans and casual observers alike, who eagerly create brackets and engage in friendly debates over which team will emerge victorious. However, the landscape of college basketball has undoubtedly changed in recent years, and for many, the quality of the product on display is not what … Read more

Tribalism in Sports x Player Mindset | Buckeye Focused 8

Fan Psychology, Tribalism in Sports, and Player Mindset | Buckeye Focused 8

Fan psychology and player mindset play an enormous role in sports — especially when we add tribalism to the equation. Tribalism in sports is nothing new. It’s just that we see and deal with it more than ever because of social media. And when it comes to Buckeye sports (football) we see it weekly! We … Read more

Iowa Football Racial Bias Scandal | Toledo Rockets, Diauntae Morrow, Speaks Truths on Time at Iowa + Bucks vs Rockets in The Shoe | Buckeye Focused 3

BUCKEYE FOCUSED | Podcast

Nate Oliver brings on former Iowa Hawkeye and Toledo Rockets safety, Diauntae Morrow, to talk Buckeyes vs Rockets. But the simple fact of these two teams facing off in The Shoe only brought us together to have this dialogue. As our rallying cry goes, “sports bring people together”.  And this conversation is more than just … Read more

Notre Dame vs Ohio State Preview, Expectations of Jim Knowles’ Defense, and Twitter Warrior of the Week with Buckeye, Nate Oliver | Buckeye Focused 1

BUCKEYE FOCUSED | Podcast

The pilot episode for Buckeye Focused! Welcome to the newest Ohio State Buckeye football podcast. It’s week one and the Notre Dame Golden Domers are coming to The Shoe for a top 5 matchup. We have to talk about it! This season 1, week 1 episode of Buckeye Focused is renting space on SportsE+, for … Read more