Show Notes
It’s the bottom of the 9th for Season 1, and we’re swinging for the fences! 🎙️🦁 The Season 1 Finale of The Next Play Podcast is LIVE right now. Prof G and Shively are breaking down everything you need to know about the Justice University Men’s Basketball season opening games. We’re keeping it real on this episode: 🏀 The New Opponents: How the Lions are stacking up against some tough new competition. 🏀 The Highlights: Breaking down the grittiest wins and the learning moments from the losses so far. 🏀 The Verdict: What we need to see as conference play heats up. BUT… we aren’t done yet. 🚨 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 Season 2 is officially dropping on Thursday, January 1st, 2026! We are kicking off the New Year with the one and only Head Coach Zach Chilton to talk about the launch of the BRAND NEW Justice Lions Baseball program. You do not want to miss what he’s building in the dugout. Tap the link in bio to catch the Season 1 Finale today! 🎧 #TheNextPlay #JusticeLions #JusticeUniversity #ProfGandShively #CollegeBasketball #LionsBaseball #SeasonFinale #Podcast
More from The Next Play
The best way to close out a season isn't just with stats—it’s with stories. We sat down with some of Justice University’s finest—Abi, Sam, Erica, Zoey, Dylan, and Jaret—for our season finale of The Next Play. Hearing about their journeys, their grit, and what’s next on their horizon reminds us why the JU community is so special. These athletes aren’t just playing a game; they’re preparing for the next big play in life. From the sand to the diamond and everywhere in between, these Justice University athletes represent the heart of the Lions. You don’t want to miss this finale—hit the link in our bio to listen!
While the men’s basketball season ended on a heartbreaking "in-and-out" shot that would have sent them to the national tournament, Prof G notes that the team’s ability to turn a tough season start into a deep conference run is a victory in itself. Matt Shively candidly describes going through the actual stages of grief—denial, bargaining, and depression—after the basketball loss. They suggest that:
The spring season is officially in full swing, and Prof G and Shively are back on the mics to break down a massive week for the program. From conference dominance on the diamond to high-stakes postseason runs on the hardwood, there’s a lot to celebrate. In This Episode: • Hoops Hype: Basketball is officially firing on all cylinders as the crew prepares for the Regional Championship. We look at the momentum carrying them into the title hunt. • Diamond Dominance: A huge shoutout to Baseball for securing their first conference sweep of the season. We dive into the pitching and plate discipline that made the difference. • Pitch & Sand: * Soccer is looking fresh with a wave of new talent hitting the pitch. • Women’s Sand Volleyball adds to the win column with a gritty performance. • The "Next Play" Mentality: How these teams are transitioning from regular-season success to "win or go home" postseason stakes. Don’t miss an update—hit play and stay locked in!
We’re back in the booth and there is NO shortage of Justice University action to cover. From the hardwood to the sand, here’s what we’re breaking down this week:
It’s been a week of grit and gut checks for the Pride. Prof G and Shively are hitting the mics for Season 2, Episode 7 of The Next Play to break down a polarized week in Lions athletics. We’re diving deep into the diamond where Justice Baseball hit a rough patch—unpacking those tough losses and what it takes to bounce back when the counts are against you. But the energy shifts fast as we celebrate the Lions Basketball crew, who are absolutely tearing up the court and stacking Ws. It’s a tale of two seasons, one mission: Keep Pushing.