Episode 34: The BCAM Podcast with Coach LaMonta Stone

In this episode of the BCAM Podcast, we sit down with Coach Stone to discuss his journey through basketball, how he first got into coaching, and the experiences and relationships that have shaped his career.Coach Stone takes us through his early years in the game, his time at River Rouge, and the lessons he learned while building his career at the high school level. He also discusses making the transition into college basketball, his current role at Detroit Mercy, and how his approach to coaching, relationships, and the game has evolved along the way.Later in the episode, filmmaker Hamoodi Jaafar joins the conversation to discuss The Seasons of Glory, a documentary that highlights the history and legacy surrounding River Rouge basketball. Hamoodi shares how the project came together, why the story was worth telling, and what went into preserving an important piece of Michigan basketball history through film.Whether you’re a coach, player, basketball fan, or someone hoping to build a career in the game, this episode offers insight into coaching, career development, relationships, basketball history, and the stories that continue to shape the sport.