Hampton Sanders- From Rod Wave Elite to Shining at NYU

​ @Notevend2 talks with NYU's standout guard, Hampton Sanders, on this week's episode. Hampton grew up in South Brunswick, New Jersey and graduated from Lawrenceville High School. After his senior year of high school, Sanders played AAU for Rod Wave Elite (RWE). The popular AAU program founded by Cam Wilder took off over the last few years and Hampton has remained a popular name surrounding the program. Hampton committed to @NYUAthletics ahead of the 2023-24 season. That same year the Violets won a shared UAA conference title. This year, the Violets picked up right where they left off, as they are currently ranked #2 in the country. Hampton, now with a bigger role, is averaging 12 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists as one of the most efficient players in Division 3. Currently holding a 21-1 (10-1) record, Hampton and the rest of the NYU team have high hopes for the rest of the season. Hear about Hampton's favorite memories playing for RWE, perspective being a student-athlete at a prestigious school like NYU, and what to expect from the #2 ranked team come NCAA tournament time. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to follow the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:17 Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:17-03:08 Intro- 03:08-09:37 Buzzer Beater against Chicago, Division 3 Parity- 09:37-11:28 Better Hoop State: NY vs. NJ, Relationship with Hank Morgan, Runs @ NYU this Summer- 11:28-17:49 NYU's Trip to China, Partnership with Hoop Culture- 17:49-20:19 Playing for Rod Wave Elite, Relationship with Cam Wilder / Zeddy Will, Favorite Memories with RWE- 20:19-27:13 Break- 27:13-27:26 Recruitment out of HS, Choosing NYU, Academics @ NYU- 27:26-34:06 NYU MBB Success, Mindset coming off the Bench, Favorite Matchups in the UAA- 34:06-41:33NESCAC vs. UAA Debate- 41:33-44:23 Personal Focus for the Remainder of the Year- 44:23-46:28 Rapid Fire (Favorite things to do in NYC, Funniest RWE Player(s), Favorite Artists / Jersey Club)- 46:28-51:25 Starting 5: Best RWE Players- 51:25-53:41 Only in D3- 53:41-55:48 Outro- 55:48-56:24