South Londoner and Italian League champion, Carl Wheatle, features on episode 6 of For The Culture. From humble origins in Brixton, adjusting to life overseas and cheating on your barber - we discuss Carl's journey through the ranks from a junior to now being the captain of the Men's National Team as they compete in the Mens Eurobasket 2025.
Part 2 - Victor's Teammate and the 2024-25 NBL D1 MVP, Justin Hopkins, Joins us in the studio. We discuss their dominant season with the Reading Rockets, what they would like to see from British leagues about and Victor touches on how he turned pain into motivation this season. God bless the ones no longer with us, may their souls rest in eternal peace. LLTW, LLDJ, LLTJ, LLMB, LLED.
NBL D1 star Victor Olarerin is one of the most passionate players on the circuit. Known for his intensity and love for competition - Vic joins us in the studio for episode 5 of FTC. In part 1 we talk about his humble beginnings in west London, how basketball became a part of his life to now being a fan favourite whichever badge he wears.
Full-Time British Basketball advocate and living legend in the game, Sam Neter joins us in the studio to talk the origins of Hoopsfix, dreams of being in the NBA and his thoughts on the current scope of basketball media in the UK. Surprising stories, honest opinions and exciting plans for the future all discussed on episode 4 of For the Culture.
Born in Spain and moving to England at a young age, to now being one of the leading basketball content creators in the UK - Deric Eze AKA DezeReels jumps on the pod and talks through his journey so far. From working for the British Basketball League to the Viral clip of Bronny James "touching earth" - Huncho and Deric chop it all up on ep.3 of For The Culture. (Episode was filmed on 16th March 2023)
2010 NBA Draftee, GB Basketball Big-man and Kent Panthers owner Ryan Richards hops on to the pod for episode 2 of FOR THE CULTURE. As well as the reason for returning back home and starting his own camp, Richards Elite, Ryan tells stories from his 18 year professional career - including training with NBA Stars like Derrick Rose, playing against J.Cole at the BAL and his experience being drafted by the San Antonio Spurs.
In this episode, Joel Ufele, Anthony Orija and the Hoopspace team join the studio for the first episode of For the Culture. Stan and the guys discuss the raw side of British basketball we dont see enough of, the power of consistency in content creation and learn the true meaning of the Hoopspace slogan - "Ball without limits".