SCO: The Podcast
A podcast dedicated to covering Myerscough Basketball Academy in Preston, England. Features current players, alumni and staff interviews, as well as the latest news surrounding the Academy.
Episodes
49 episodes
Episode 49: Pedro of Locksley
Myerscough alum Pedro Ellery returns to the podcast to talk about his recent commitment to Montana State University at Billings, as well as what fuels his drive. Pedro talks about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on his career at the Academ...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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37:28
Episode 48: Square Sesh Reloaded
Myerscough alumni Travis Edwards joins the podcast to talk about the origins of the Square Sesh, what his focus was on at the Academy and how to prepare for life after leaving the programme. He also gives us insight on what projects he's workin...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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48:28
Episode 47: The Brothers Johnston
SCO: The Podcast is joined by a pair of brothers – Michael and Daniel Johnston – who are part of the U14 and U16 teams, respectively, within the Myerscough junior basketball setup. Michael and Daniel will talk about their experience at Myerscou...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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38:14
Episode 46: "M-V-P! M-V-P! M-V-P!"
One of the most individually decorated players in Myerscough Basketball history, Tyrese Lacey, drops by for his podcast debut. Ty racked up more than five individual accolades and was crowned Most Valuable Player at the 2024 HoopsFix All-Star C...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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43:44
Episode 45: Milly Knowles, Forever a Champion
Myerscough alum Milly Knowles, who ended her Eastern Washington career on a high with a Big Sky regular season and conference tournament championship, joins the podcast to talk about overcoming adversity early and how the hiring of Joddie Gleas...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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53:29
Episode 44: The Great Decision
Myerscough alum Great Osobor jumps on the podcast fresh off his commitment to Washington, where he became the most valuable man in college basketball. Great talks about the craziness of the transfer portal the second time around, what went into...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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1:07:31
Episode 43: A Chat with Troy Culley
Academy coach Troy Culley returns to the podcast for Episode 43 for his third visit to talk about balancing coaching and normal life, share his thoughts on the state of the Academy, what he sees as the keys to success of progressing at Myerscou...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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54:09
Episode 42: Dan the Man
Myerscough Basketball's Daniel Nwauzu chats about his development throughout his three years at the Academy, including his breakout season this past year, trips to Europe and why building player-coach relationships is important to fostering suc...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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33:23
Episode 41: Big Man on Campus
After a three year hiatus, SCO: The Podcast returns with a bang! Allen Gunn first sits down with Myerscough Basketball architect Neal Hopkins before catching up with Academy alum Amari Williams, who talks about his recent commitment to Blue Blo...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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1:01:31
Episode 40: This Is Myerscough Basketball
In the season 2 finale of the podcast, Myerscough Basketball alum, current players and coaching staff share their fondest memories of their time with the programme and advice they have for incoming classes. From trips abroad and winning champio...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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1:03:13
Episode 39: Cutting Down Nets
The penultimate episode of Season 2 sees Neal Hopkins return to the podcast to talk about coming out of lockdown, the return to campus and what the last year has been like from the perspective of an educator and coach. The boss also shines a li...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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1:33:18
Episode 38: The Great Showman
Myerscough Basketball's Class of 2021 Great Osobor makes his return to the podcast, this time for a feature-length episode to talk about his commitment to Montana State Men's Basketball, why he's made an instant impact at the NBL Division One l...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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58:52
Episode 37: Shoe Game
Myerscough alum Ben Gordos has found himself at home in the United States — he just hopes he doesn't lose the accent. The sophomore guard, currently at Concordia University (Chicago), will detail his crazy injury history as he looks back at his...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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53:16
Episode 36: Behind the Lens
Myerscough alum and current Manchester Giants photographer Harry Collins joins fellow shutterbug Allen Gunn to talk all things cameras and hoops. Harry also chats about his ventures in building OKC Daily — a page dedicated to the NBA's Oklahoma...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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56:39
Episode 35: Among Giants
Myerscough alum Tyrell Brown swings by the pod to discuss Academy antics from dreaded field sessions to locker room high jinks. Ty also gives an honest assessment of his time in Preston and the lengths he went in order to make himself stick at ...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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1:04:06
Episode 34: Fade Away Three
Myerscough alum Sanmi Fajana calls into the pod from the Lone Star State where he is currently based at Blinn College (Texas) to talk hoops, culture and Ireland. Sanmi gives a shout out to the Ongar Chasers, looks back at the moment when basket...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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56:34
Episode 33: The Captain
At long last, Myerscough alum Konrad Kantorski jumps on the pod to about his time at the Academy, which included being part of the team that won the programme's first senior titles. The Captain also talks about how he embraced being "undersized...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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1:00:37
Episode 32: Giving Back to the Game
It's a who's who of British basketball as Myerscough Basketball Academy coach Mike Bernard joins the podcast to look back at his career from junior to storied professional. "Big Mike" talks about when he began to take the sport serious, the big...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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1:06:28
Episode 31: Broken Glasses in Holland
Myerscough Under-18s coach Lewis Scott calls into the pod to talk about his growth as a coach and what he expects from players coming into his teams. Lewis also reflects back on what it has been like to work with some of the top junior prospect...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:06:25
Episode 30: Enjoy the Journey
Myerscough alum Zion Tordoff's dad Dan jumps on the pod to offer a unique perspective on what it is like being one part of a parental unit of a NCAA Division I athlete. He talks about the recruitment process, handling the ups and downs and what...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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1:17:09
Episode 29: Newberry Bred
Myerscough alum and current Newberry College guard Callan Low calls into the pod from South Carolina to chat how he got into basketball, why he thinks Scottish players have success at academies in England and his highlights from his time in Pre...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:05:53
Episode 28: Drexel Special ft. Mate Okros & Amari Williams
Myerscough alum and reunited teammates Mate Okros and Amari Williams call into the pod to talk all things Drexel Hoops and how opportunities provided by Myerscough Basketball prepared them for the next step in the careers both athletically and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:19:21
Episode 27: The Art of Stoyan
Myerscough Basketball alum Stoyan Toshkov calls in from Bulgaria to talk about his journey to the Preston-based programme, the influence of the Academy's coaching staff on his own coaching journey and how he's taking advantage of the opportunit...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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53:36
Episode 26: Anguillian Atittude
Myerscough Basketball newcomer Wakeem Richardson (Class of 2021) drops by the pod to talk to Allen about what it was like growing up in Anguilla and how his early introduction to basketball fueled his competitive spirit. Plus, he details his tr...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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54:46
Episode 25: Lost in Translation
Liverpudlian Dan Gargan joins the pod to talk life as a basketball student-athlete at Myerscough College. Dan also reminisces on some of his highlights from the shortened 2019-20 season and the impact the first lockdown had on his game. He save...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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51:36