In this episode, I sit down with Ben Middlebrooks, former NC State player and one of my former teammates, who is now in his rookie season playing professionally in Sweden.

We talk about what it’s really like to go from college basketball to your first year as a pro. From signing that first contract, to adjusting to a new country, and dealing with the challenges that come with playing overseas.

Ben shares his experience, what surprised him the most, and what he’s learning during this transition.

If you’re a college athlete thinking about going pro or just want to understand what that first year overseas really looks like, this episode gives you a real perspective.

In this episode of Beyond the Contract, I sit down with Jahenns Manigat, former Creighton player who built a 10-year professional career across Europe and Canada.

We talk about his journey from college to the pro level, what it takes to build a long career overseas, and the lessons he learned from playing in multiple countries. Jahenns shares the challenges he faced, the mindset required to stay in the game, and what separates players who last from those who don’t.

If you want to understand the reality of a long professional basketball career, this episode brings valuable insight and perspective.

In this episode of Beyond the Contract, I sit down with Marc Sonnen, my assistant coach who played professionally for two years in Germany.

We talk about his transition from college basketball to the professional level, what the process of going overseas looked like, and what his first days in Germany were really like. Marc also shares the challenges he faced during his first season, the adjustments he had to make, and the lessons that shaped his experience as a pro.

If you’ve ever thought about playing overseas or want to understand what life is really like after signing a contract, this episode gives you a real inside perspective.