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The EuroStepping...

by Coach D

Welcome to the 'The EuroStepping...'This platform has been created to support and inform international recruits who are aspiring to play collegiate basketball in the United States.Each week a former international student athlete will talk about their experience, leaving their home country and moving to the states to pursue their dream. Players will discuss the recruitment process, the level of competition, tips to complete school and a whole host of useful information!There will also be interviews with players who did not complete their college basketball careers, international academy coaches who aid players in getting to the US, along with US college coaches from all levels discussing why they recruit international student athletes. We want to celebrate all those athletes who worked hard to get their opportunities and managed to make it stateside so make sure to check out the show on YouTube.Follow us on:Instagram: @theeurosteppingTwitter: @theeurosteppingFacebook: The Euro

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Episodes

  1. Top 5 most listened to episodes of Season 3

    As we eagerly await the release of Season 4 we'll bring you some of the highlights of season 2 and 3. This week we have the Top 5 most listened to episodes of Season 3!!! S3 Ep 14 - The Numbers Game S3 Ep 2 - 50 Countries & $10Million S3 Ep 9 - All in on Plan B S3 Ep 1 - A Challenge S3 Ep 7 -...

  2. Top 5 Listened to episodes of series 2

    As we eagerly await the release of Season 4 we'll bring you some of the highlights of season 2 and 3. This week we have the Top 5 most listened to episodes of Season 2!!! S2 Ep 10 - No Lies Told S2 Ep 14 - 6ams & Show Time S2 Ep 9 - Education & Mutual Interests S2 Ep 6 - Green Opportunities S2 Ep...

  3. Top 5 Watched episodes of Season 3

    As we eagerly await the release of Season 4 we'll bring you some of the highlights of season 2 and 3. We start off with the Most watch episodes of Season 2!!! S2 Ep 8 - Five Attributes to be Recruited S2 Ep 5 - Time Management S2 Ep 4 - The Other Options S2 Ep 7 - Connections and Relationships S2...

  4. Top 5 Watched episodes of Season 2

    As we eagerly await the release of Season 4 we'll bring you some of the highlights of season 2 and 3. We start off with the Most watch episodes of Season 2!!! S2 Ep 8 - Five Attributes to be Recruited S2 Ep 5 - Time Management S2 Ep 4 - The Other Options S2 Ep 7 - Connections and Relationships S2...

  5. 'The Numbers Game' Dave Owen aka Mr Homegrown Hype - Dave Owen Basketball

    Season 3 Finale! Dave Owen is a quiet hero of basketball in the UK. As a historian and real fan of the game, Dave created Dave Owen basketball which is a comprehensive database which tracks the stats of almost all GB players . Hear how Dave's work has impacted college recruitment in the UK and...

  6. Late Start, Not Knowing... Still Winning - Tayo Ogedengbe - BBL professional

    This week on The EuroStepping...Tayo Ogedengbe joins the show! Tayo, the almost 17 year pro sits down with us at The EuroStepping to discuss his storied basketball journey. Tayo discusses his late start to basketball, almost being apart of Temple university and being the captain in the British...

  7. Right Fits and Relationships - Chris Crevelone - Assistant coach at CSU Bakersfield

    Coach Chris Crevelone of California State University, Bakersfield joins The Eurostepping! Coach Crevelone breaks down his recruitment process for international student athletes, shares the best practices to get noticed and a whole lot more! Chris shares his knowledge from the high school level…

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  8. 'Lost in the Sauce' Joshua Steel - Former NCAA DI commit, Current Pro

    Josh Steel talks his journey to play college ball, from being with Barking Abbey to talking to a wide range of colleges, choosing Duquesne and what ultimately lead him to turn into a full time pro! A lot of insight to one of the brightest British talents! Don't miss this episode! The...

  9. All The Routes - Dominik Tannis-Harris, former HS, IMG, Juco, DI and DII commit

    Dominik Tannis-Harris joins The EuroStepping... Dominik reflects on his illustrious basketball journey playing for the world famous IMG academy, playing in the NCAA DI for Fresno state and then finishing up at Fresno Pacific which is a DII. Dominik talks about some of the great players that he's...

  10. 'All In On Plan B' - Ben Seipt - Prep School

    Following a mini hiatus after bring with the GB u18s The Eurostepping in back! This weeks guess is Surrey local Ben Seipt! Ben played for the Guildford Heat, Surrey Rams and Reading Rockets, before going to the states to attend prep school. Here how Ben's journey changed and why he never played...

  11. Tournament Time' Craig Nicol & Will Maynard - GB U18s Coaches

    On this special episode of The Eurostepping... GB U18 Head Coach Craig Nicol and Assistant Coach Will Maynard joins the show! The coaches discuss the GB program being on a hiatus for the last 2 years, the excitement of being able to represent Great Britain and the projections for this years...

  12. I Bet on Myself - Ayo Nuwe - Former Juco and NCAA DII commit

    Ayo Nuwe talks about his journey from Casper community college in Wyoming to briefly attending school in California before changing his focus. The former England U16 forward, had a long list of success with Manchester Magic, Myerscough College and Lancaster Spinners, before heading off to the...

  13. Special release/GB Episode - Troy Culley - Great Britain U16s Head Coach

    On this special episode of The Eurostepping GB U16Head Coach joins the show! Troy talks about his first time head coaching roll within the GB program, what it means for the GB program to be back from Covid-19, and the value the u16 players get from competing against some of the best international...

  14. Tribulations and 2 Chicken Tenders' Dzaflo Larkai, former NCAA DI and DII commit, former Pro

    Dzaflo Larkai has an impressive basketball history ranging from, playing in NCAA DI and DII, playing for the GB national team, playing pro internationally, and is now apart of then Sudanese national team coaching staff and is an NBA scout! Listen to 'Flo recall his time playing college ball and…

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  15. 'Some Love Lost' - Oskars Reinfelds - NCAA DI, D2 and Junior College Athlete

    Oskars Reinfelds joins the show The former Latvian prodigy breaks down his journey to playing college basketball. Oskars played NCAA Division I, NJCAA then NCAA Division II. Oskars aka Oskie talks abouts adjusting the talent level, injuries and ultimately the close of his college playing career....

  16. 'Where are you from?' Jade Blackburn, former Sioux Falls & NorthEast CC commit

    Jade Blackburn , who played for England as a junior, managed to secure a scholarship to North East Community college and then play for Sioux Falls cougars in the NCAA DII. Jade abruptly finished her college basketball career in 2020. Injuries and other hardships befell Jade during 2020 and there...

  17. 'Blacklisted' Bradley Fisher, former NCAA DI commit, Emporia state Alumni

    Bradley Fisher joins The EuroStepping... Bradley Fisher, former msu bobcats mbb commit tells his story of how he got to play college basketball, the excitement of being recruited to NCAA DI program and then the turbulent twists that followed next. Brad ultimately ended up graduating from Emporia...

  18. 'Open Heart' NCAA D1 UC Riverside Alum, Robert Boezeman

    Dutch national, Robert Bozeman joins The EuroStepping... to share his story! Robert Bozeman joined UC Riverside to pursue his hoop dreams like many a recruit from the Netherlands however, during his first years of playing college ball he found that he would have to stop playing the game he loved....

  19. 'NBA Draft, 50 countries & $10 million!' Ryan Richards, International Pro basketball player

    UK Legend and current international pro, Ryan Richards joins The Eurostepping! The former San Antonio Spur Draftee discusses his basketball journey and the process that he led him to be a 14 year Veteran. Ryan discusses playing against elite talent as a junior and the series of events which led…

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  20. 'A Challenge' with Floris Versteeg former NCAA DI commit & Netherlands Men's National team

    Former Cal State Fullerton commit Floris Versteeg's joins The Eurostepping to open up season 3. The Dutch National talks about his journey to Spain, to Cal State Fullerton then back to Amsterdam. Floris recalls the process of achieving his childhood dreams to play college basketball then deciding...

  21. You Get Out What You Put In' Jennifer Leedham, St Francis College Brooklyn Associate Head Coach

    ***Season Finale*** St Francis College Brooklyn Associate Head coach and GBU16's Head Coach, Jennifer Leedham joins us for the last episode of the series! Coach Leedham, who is a Franklin Pierce University Alumni, shares her experiences as a former college athlete and gives invaluable advice to...

  22. 6ams & Showtime - Steve Bucknall, Talent & Performance Manager at Basketball England

    This week we are joined by the Talent & Performance Manager at Basketball England and former UNC Alumni, Steve Bucknall. Coach Bucknall, who also played for the prestigious Los Angeles Lakers in '89, imparts his knowledge to players who are looking to get into college basketball in the states. As...

  23. 'Face to Face' w/ Destiny Bragman, Trinidad State Women's basketball Head Coach.

    This week we welcome head women's coach Destiny Bragman of Trinidad State college. Coach Bragman shares some really great insight into the world of Junior College. From international recruitment, to academics to discussing to injuries, Coach Bragman talks about it all in The Eurostepping's first...

  24. 'IKEA Programme' Chris Mayes, Technical Director of BC Triple Threat

    Coach Chris Mayes joins The Eurostepping! Coach Mayes joins this week's show sharing his experiences coaching elite level European prospects and getting players recruited to college in the states. Coach Mayes also speaks about being a technical director at BC Triple Threat and the alternative...

  25. Official Visits - Cydney McHenry, former Fort Lewis Wbb Asst Coach

    The EuroStepping welcomes former Fort Lewis College Athletics women's assistance coach, Cydney McHenry! Coach McHenry stops by to discuss all things recruitment and desired traits from student athletes! Coach McHenry briefly reviews all her coaching stops before she got to Fort Lewis and gives…

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  26. No Lies Told - Joe Mantegna, Head Coach Of Blair Academy

    Blair academy head coach Joe Mantegna joins the shows! Coach Mantegna covers all things recruitment. From his time being a college coach and recruiting players to aiding players being recruited from his prestigious program, Blair academy. Coach Mantegna has a wealth of knowledge from coaching…

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  27. Education, Mutual Interests & Busta Rhymes - Louis Wilson, HC of UT Tyler NCAA DII

    University of Texas at Tyler Men's head coach Louis Wilson joins the show! Coach Wilson has almost 30 years of collegiate coaching experience and has experience recruiting players to all levels of college basketball. Listen as coach discusses the difference between being educated on a program and...

  28. Five Attributes to be recruited - Julian Betko - Get Better Academy

    Get Better Academy Director and Head coach Julian Betko joins the show. Coach Betko, who has played for both Clemson and Butler NCAA D1 basketball teams, knows the process of 'EuroStepping'. Coach Betko is a former recruit from Slovakia and now aids the recruitment of International student…

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  29. 'Connections and Relationships' Jeff Reinert HC of College of Southern Idaho

    Head Coach Jeff Reinert joins the show to break down the junior college system in it's entirety. From scholarships, to recruitment, to dispelling myths of Junior college! Coach Reinert also briefly reflects on his time playing for the University of New Mexico and playing with Hall Of Famer John...

  30. 'Green Opportunities' w Neal Hopkins - Myerscough Basketball Academy HC

    The highly accomplished Neal Hopkins joins The EuroStepping panel! Coach Hopkins of Myerscough College Basketball Academy sits down with The Eurostepping... to talk about all elements around college recruitment for international players! As the director and founder of Myerscough College…

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  31. Time Management - William Keys - Northern New Mexico College Asst Coach

    This week on The EuroStepping... Northern New Mexico assistant coach William Keys takes a time out to talk to us about recruiting players to NAIA. Coach Keys also talks about the importance of being independent student-athlete and emphasizes time management as a top attribute. The EuroStepping......

  32. The Other Options - with Krumesh Patel

    Head coach of the Wetterbygden womens team Krumesh Patel joins The Eurostepping to talk about the routes to play college ball and 'The Other Options' for those who are looking to stay in Europe. Krumesh briefly reflects about his start with the Loughborough Riders women's program and speaks to…

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  33. Deciding Playing Time - Maria Marchesano

    *Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 1th Feb 2021* Former women's Head coach of Mount St Mary Maria Marchesano, joins The EuroStepping to break down what goes into recruiting an international student-athlete at NCAA D1. Coach Marchesano talks about what coaches looks for in prospective...

  34. Overseas Success - Len Busch

    This week we check in with Head coach and director of the Seven Oak Suns Len Busch! Len sits down with The EuroStepping and breaks down all the elements involved in being recruited to a college program in the United States. The EuroStepping... is a platform designed for international players (and...

  35. Achieve a Dream Foundation - Achieving Dreams & Dirty Waffle Houses

    Welcome Back To The EuroStepping... We start the new season with the Achieve A Dream Foundation, which is an non-profit organization that sponsors, hosts, and participates in events and activities to increase student-athletes’ awareness of mental health-related issues, financial literacy and...

  36. The EuroStepping... Season 1 compilations: Best Places to Eat in the US part 1

    Season 1 Compilations: Best Places to Eat in the US (part 1) New to the area of Midlands, Gainesville, Chicago, Philadelphia, Greensboro? Don't to know where the best places to eat? Hear what our 'EuroSteppers' have deemed the best places to get food in the cities they went to school in. The...

  37. Season 1 Compilations: Best Part of Playing College Basketball (part 2)

    Hear what our 'EuroSteppers' have deemed the most valuable part about playing collegiate basketball! The EuroStepping... is a platform designed for international players (and parents) to get a better understanding of what is it like to be a college student-athlete. Find us On Facebook:...

  38. Season 1 compilations: Best Part of Playing College Basketball (part 1)

    Season 1 Compilations: Best Part of Playing College Basketball (part 1) Hear what our 'EuroSteppers' have deemed the most valuable part about playing collegiate basketball! The EuroStepping... is a platform designed for international players (and parents) to get a better understanding of what is…

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  39. Work & PLAY! - Melita Emanuel-Carr, UIC Alumni

    Episode 15 of The Euro Stepping... Former GB and England national Melita Emanuel-Carr sits down with The EuroStepping... to talk about her time with University of Illinois at Chicago and shares her eventful college experience. In addition to how she got to UIC, Melita talks about injuries, meal...

  40. The Grind! Simon Zajicek, William Jewell Alumni

    Episode 11 of The EuroStepping... Former William Jewell College guard Simon Zajicek speaks about his journey from GBACADEMY in the Czech Republic to being apart of a historic program in Missouri. Simon tells us what it is like to play in the NCAA division 2 and while dealing with injuries. Hear…

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  41. 'Stepping your game up' Jordan Spencer, Augustana University Alum

    Episode 13 Preview of The EuroStepping... Augustana University alumni Jordan Spencer sits down and speaks about his illustrious college career! Jordan has a decorated college career in the Northern Sun intercollege conference, winning freshman of the year, achieving all conference first team…

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  42. 'All About Routine' Andre Arissol, Chaminade University Alumni.

    Episode 14 of The EuroStepping... Andre Arissol, former Chaminade guard sits down with The EuroStepping and talks about his journey from playing in the EABL in England with Charnwood, to playing with Otero college in the NJCAA, to finishing with Chaminade in NCAA D2! Listen to his journey and…

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  43. Down by The Riverside! UC Riverside alumni Menno Dijkstra

    Episode 12 of The EuroStepping... Menno Dijkstra aka Big Red joins The EuroStepping... to talk about leaving the Netherlands and pursuing his American dream of playing in the NCAA. Menno reflects on what it is like playing for UC riverside in the Big West Conference. The Dutch man also discusses...

  44. Are You Qualified? Former NCAA Compliance Officer Dr. Allison Smith

    Episode 10 The EuroStepping... We talk with former NCAA compliance officer of Wingate University, Dr. Allison Smith. Dr. Smith, who is currently a lecture at the University of New Mexico, sits down at goes through all the vital information needed by international students (and domestic!) to be...

  45. The Big difference' - Alessandro Lever, Grand Canyon University Alumni

    Episode 9 of The EuroStepping... Current Grand Canyon University big man Alessandro Lever breaks down what it is like playing Western Athletic Conference basketball and becoming a focal role player with the Lopes. The 4 year senior goes into details of how his move to America to play NCAA…

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  46. 1 Dream 2 Journeys - Diamond Onwuka, St Clouds State University alum & Pol Oliver, Northwest Nazarene University Alum

    Episode 8 of The EuroStepping... Hosts the duo of Diamond Onwuka, alumni of St Clouds State University and Pol Oliver, alumni of Northwest Nazarene University. Both are Spanish nationals that shared the same aspiration to play NCAA college ball and now are reunited playing for EBA side CB Valls....

  47. The Grey Shirt - Jordan Blount, University of Illinois Chicago Alumni

    University of Illinois at Chicago Alumni and current forward for Força Lleida (ULEB Gold) Jordan Blount sits down with The EuroStepping... and shares his unique route to play college basketball. Jordan tells us about having to 'Grey Shirt' his first year of college and breaks down the various...

  48. Happy Holidays from The EuroStepping...

    As the holidays are upon us here are some highlights of our EuroSteppers discussing their favorite American holiday!! Can 'You Name it'? The EuroStepping... is a platform designed for international players (and parents) to get a better understanding of what it is like to be a college...

  49. Ivy League Ball - Renee Bush, University of Pennsylvania Alumni

    4th episode of The EuroStepping... GB National, WBBL champion and University of Pennsylvania Alumni Renee Busch sits down and talks with The EuroStepping... about her college experience. Renee tells us what its like to play NCAA division 1 college basketball and attend the 8th ranked college in…

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  50. Spartan Culture - Jordy Kuiper, University of North Carolina Greensboro alumni

    Episode 6 of The EuroStepping... University Of North Carolina At Greensboro Alumni Jordy Kuiper aka 'The Vanilla Gorilla' sits down with The Euro Stepping... and talks about his college experience. Jordy recalls the processes which lead him to play for the UNCG Men's Basketball and speaks on what...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the 'The EuroStepping...'This platform has been created to support and inform international recruits who are aspiring to play collegiate basketball in the United States.Each week a former international student athlete will talk about their experience, leaving their home country and moving to the states to pursue their dream. Players will discuss the recruitment process, the level of competition, tips to complete school and a whole host of useful information!There will also be interviews with players who did not complete their college basketball careers, international academy coaches who aid players in getting to the US, along with US college coaches from all levels discussing why they recruit international student athletes. We want to celebrate all those athletes who worked hard to get their opportunities and managed to make it stateside so make sure to check out the show on YouTube.Follow us on:Instagram: @theeurosteppingTwitter: @theeurosteppingFacebook: The Euro

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