Can't Guard Nation

Hangin with Mr. Cooper. The Dad,The Coach, The Agent

Omar Sharif Cooper better known as “Coop” has accomplished what most coach/fathers only dream of. He is the father of both NBA and WNBA draft picks.   In this episode he sits down with us to discuss what’s it like being a dad, coach, & sports agent to his kids as well as others & the speed bumps along the way!  Follow us on Instagram:  @cantguardnation  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCwEKKT1von2hgY2wJIzK89Q]  Hosted by Jermain Thompson and Greg Burnett

Issiah Collier commits to USC, Talks about how he worked so hard to get to this level

In this episode we sat down with top HS basketball player Issiah Collier & his father Dwain Collier, they discussed what’s they’re relationship like away from basketball, why he’s choosing to go the traditional college route & his goals for the near future!

Blessed to Receive an Offer with Kim English Ep.6

In this episode we sat down with current George Mason HC Kim English. He gave us an inside look at the college  basketball recruiting business.  Some of the things that he discussed included; When is an offer really an offer? The recent changes in college basketball with NIL, the portal & some turn offs from parents when coaches are trying to decide if they’re interested in a player. If you’re going through the recruiting process or about to, you don’t want to miss this episode!

The FALL GUY of the NCAA with Book Richardson CGN #5

Book Richardson was one of the most influential  Assistant college basketball coaches in the country. While coaching at the University of Arizona, unfortunately, things took a turn for him when he found himself in the middle of an unprecedented FBI probe of the NCAA. He was indicted and served prison time for conspiracy and bribery.  In this episode, Book Richardson’s first on camera interview, he is finally talking about what really happened. He opens up about his divorce and contemplating suicidal thoughts to now rebuilding his life to be back on the side lines.

WNBA Angel Mccoughtry "A sport or people in it can't force you to be anything you don't want to be!

Episode 4. Angel Mccoughtry has been one of the biggest stars in the WNBA for the past 12 years. In 2009 she was the #1 pick in the draft, two time olympian gold medalist and has had a phenomenal career in the WNBA. As she is coming to the end of her career she has become an ambassador for woman’s basketball. In this episode she spoke about the stigmas that are attached to woman’s basketball, how to make it more profitable here in the United States as well as a number of other issues.