Fowzi Abdelsamad | Retired Pro | Producer/Director/Screenwriter | Ep 9 | Triple J Sports Podcast

Danny Tarkanian | Ep 10 | Triple J Sports Podcast

Danny Tarkanian | Ep 10 | Triple J Sports Podcast

Fowzi Abdelsamad | Retired Pro | Producer/Director/Screenwriter | Ep 9 | Triple J Sports Podcast

Writer, Director, and Producer Fowzi Abdelsamad reflects on his basketball journey from his early days to his professional career, which took him back to his birthplace, Saudi Arabia. He shares his philosophy of prioritizing the game and his passion for it above all. He fondly recalls his time at Fairfax High School, playing with a team brimming with Division 1 talent. His impressive stint at UC Davis left an indelible mark, establishing him as one of the most skilled players to don the Aggie uniform. He recounts his experiences playing internationally in Finland, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia before transitioning into Hollywood after retiring from basketball. He explains how the sport paved his way into the film industry, where he thrives as a screenwriter, director, and producer. Tune in to hear Fowzi's compelling tales of defying norms and arbitrary rules, exuding confidence and swagger born from a genuine love for the game of basketball and the thrill of competition at the highest levels.

Noel Felix | Retired Pro Athlete | NBA/Overseas (12 Yrs) | Ep 8 | Triple J Sports Podcast

Retired NBA & Overseas basketball professional, Noel Felix, sits down to talk about his basketball career, his journey, the people that influenced him, and some entertaining stories of where the game took him as well as the amazing people it connected him with. Noel shares his experiences from his formative years in high school basketball to his time playing under the legendary Jerry Tarkanian at Fresno State. He delves into the confidence built playing under Tarkanian, a Hall of Fame coach known for his unwavering support and belief in his players. Transitioning to the professional realm, Noel reflects on his 12-year professional career spanning stints in the NBA and various leagues in multiple countries overseas. He shares some captivating stories from his time with notable teams such as the Seattle SuperSonics and the Cleveland Cavaliers, highlighting memorable encounters with NBA icons like Ray Allen and LeBron James, and the impressions they left. Beyond the court, Noel is deeply committed to giving back to the community and shaping the next generation. He discusses his mission with GiVE CULTURE, a company dedicated to promoting kindness and respect, emphasizing the importance of how we treat one another in creating a better world.

Gus Argenal | Head Coach | Cal State San Bernardino | Ep 7 (Full) | Triple J Sports Podcast

Gus Argenal reflects on his extensive coaching experience over a career spanning multiple decades across the country as an Assistant Coach at Universities including Arkansas, Nevada Reno, UTSA, UC Davis, Chico State, and Arizona State. He discusses his evolution as a leader from his first stint as a Head Coach of the Cal State East Bay program to his current position leading the Cal State San Bernardino program to the Elite 8 in the Division II NCAA Tournament this past 2023-2024 season. He shares insights into his coaching philosophy and how the experiences and influences from his life as a player, teammate, Assistant Coach, husband, father, and friend into a well rounded vision of how to lead, develop, and inspire confidence on and off the court. Revisiting our playing days at UC Davis, he recounts some valuable lessons and we remember some of the impactful and funny moments that stayed with us long after our careers ended.

Chris Cobb - UofMontana Grizzlies Men’s Basketball | Ep 3 (Full) | Triple J Sports Podcast

Chris Cobb shares his journey to becoming a division 1 college basketball coach from growing up as an undersized Bay Area high school player to the inspiration behind his desire to become a Coach. He also breaks down how the job has changed with the transfer portal and NIL.