26. "I am My Ancestors" Feat. Ekpe Udoh

On episode 26 of the Vital Hoops Podcast Ekpe begins by explaining how he started playing basketball as a kid in Oklahoma and his journey from Michigan to Baylor University.  Ekpe then speaks on getting drafted to the NBA and playing both in the NBA and the EuroLeague.  After that Ekpe talks about his new experience playing in Japan and how he started his book club as an original way to interact with fans.  Fernando and Ekpe then speak about the importance of reading and traveling.  Ekpe finishes by touching on his experience with the Nigerian national team and giving his opinion on the Basketball Africa League.  Before the book recommendations, Ekpe and Fernando exchange some words on current world affairs.   Book Recommendations:  Ekpe: "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho and "The Dead Are Arising" by Les Payne and Tamara Payne  Fernando: "Claim No Easy Victories" by Amilcar Cabral   Social Media:   EKPE UDOH Facebook: Ekpe Udoh  Linked In: Ekpe Udoh  Instagram: @EkpeUdoh   Twitter: @EkpeUdoh ( #Ekpesbookclub )  https://ekpesbookclub.com   VITAL HOOPS  Facebook: Vital Hoops  Twitter: @VitalHoopsPod  Instagram: @VitalHoopsPodcast  https://www.vitalhoops.net   [email protected]    VITAL HOOPS is 4 THE KULTURE