Episode 43: WILLIE FREEMAN - - Experiencing the game at all levels

Willie Freeman coached North Salem High School to two league titles. Through a huge life lesson, he had to find his next steps in his basketball journey. Listen in as Willie talks about his international playing career and all the way to coaching the NBA G league and drops some valuable advice to young players. 00:25 making his way from Atlanta to Salem 02:36 The life of a traveling international pro 10:42 Getting a late start in basketball 16:00 Comparing high school basketball in the east coast to the west coast 18:58 The quality of today’s off-season basketball 25:33 JUCO world 33:17 Getting hired at North Salem HS 36:47 Learning on the fly in his first head coaching job 38:55 Avry Holmes taking his game to the next level as a junior under Coach Freeman 45:00 The mistake that changed his life 56:30 Coaching in the NBA G league 1:07:16 Advice to young players for this off season 1:11:13 The best Willie has seen in his limited time in Salem