Local Legends 007- John Newman and Abdul Ado
Local Legends
John Newman hails from Greensboro, North Carolina, where he had a strong high school basketball career, ultimately leading him to Clemson University. After 3 years at Clemson, John is playing his senior year for Coach Wes Miller and the Cincinnati Bearcats. Abdul Ado originates from Lagos, Nigeria, where he discovered basketball, leading him to the States and Hamilton Heights in Chattanooga, TN. He would eventually become the third best prospect in the state of Tennessee for the Class of 2016 and took his talents to Starkville, MS for his collegiate career. After 4 outstanding years at...
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Local Legends 006- Josh Henderson
Local Legends
Josh Henderson is a former center from Vanderbilt and currently working for the Memphis Grizzlies as a video coordinator and in skills development. Josh and I talk about his high school career, his 6 years at Vanderbilt, his post-collegiate journey, and his current role with the Grizz.
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Local Legends 005- Kenny Cooper, Pt. 2
Local Legends
Kenny Cooper returns to the podcast to give us an update on his career. The former Lipscomb Bison and Western Kentucky Hilltopper is returning to Nashville to play his last year at Tennessee State University. We talk about his expectations and the atmosphere at TSU, NIL deals, and a little bit about current basketball news.
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Local Legends 004- Buck Fitzgerald
Local Legends
Buck Fitzgerald is a Nashville native, who starred at quarterback and defensive back for Pearl Cohn, winning a state championship. Buck would go on to play for the University of Tennessee, appearing in 2 SEC Championships and winning the 1998 National Championship. Fitzgerald founded the National Playmakers Academy in 2010 with the mission to assist young student athletes in realizing their dream of playing college football through achieving college scholarships. Through the NPA, Buck has coached 22 past and current NFL players.
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Local Legends 003- George Plaster
Local Legends
George Plaster is a local Nashville sports radio legend. Plaster graduated from Battle Ground Academy in 1977, then would go on to graduate from Vanderbilt University in 1981. From his play-by-play days with Vanderbilt athletics to hosting his own sports radio show, Plaster has a career in sports media that spans over 35 years. Appearing on the inaugural "Talkers Magazine" Talkers 250 list, which highlights the 250 most influential talk radio hosts in America, from 2006-2008, Plaster has established himself as a 'Local Legend' in sports media and broadcasting. You can catch 'The George Plaster...
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Local Legends 002- Shan Foster
Local Legends
Shan Foster came to Nashville from Kenner, Louisiana to play basketball at Vanderbilt University, where he would leave as the all-time school leader in both points and three-point baskets made. Foster was a 2008 NBA draft pick and played professional basketball until he retired from the sport in 2013. Today, Foster resides in Nashville, where he serves as the Vice President of External Affairs and AMEND Together at YWCA Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
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Local Legends Podcast 001- Kenny Cooper
Local Legends
Kenny Cooper is a Nashville native, who played basketball and baseball for Franklin Road Academy (Class of 2016). Kenny went on to become a 2-year starter at point guard for Lipscomb University during a NCAA tournament appearance, as well as a NIT Championship appearance. Kenny is currently playing for Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY.
info_outlineShan Foster came to Nashville from Kenner, Louisiana to play basketball at Vanderbilt University, where he would leave as the all-time school leader in both points and three-point baskets made. Foster was a 2008 NBA draft pick and played professional basketball until he retired from the sport in 2013. Today, Foster resides in Nashville, where he serves as the Vice President of External Affairs and AMEND Together at YWCA Nashville and Middle Tennessee.