Hey, two ESPN broadcasters are better than one! Basketball analyst and former Duke assistant coach Chris Spatola joins Kevin this week for a special episode. The two speak with proven winner and leader Kevin Keatts, who will soon begin his fourth season as head men's basketball coach at NC State.
Keatts's journey is an exhilarating one. The Virginia native ascended - over the course of just a decade - from head coach at Hargrave Military Academy to head coach in the preeminent basketball conference in America. And did so with an uncompromised work ethic and an authentic appreciation for every stop along the journey. Take a look at the topics covered:
12:50 - what prepared Kevin for everything that comes with an ACC head coaching job
15:10 - when and where was Kevin's competitive spirit born
17:20 - the definition of a winner
20:40 - how Rick Pitino challenged Kevin to grow
23:52 - where was the style of play Kevin's teams are known for developed
27:50 - John Thompson's impact on basketball and Kevin
34:17 - why NC State?
37:04 - three most influential people in Kevin's life
40:11 - 10 miles a day?!
42:43 - LeBron, the GOAT?
44:02 - was Keatts actually beaten in a game of ping pong?
Hosts - Kevin Fitzgerald & Chris Spatola
Voiceover - Sam Levitt
Music - "Jazzaddicts," by Cosimo Fogg
Artwork - Jeremy Schrank
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