
Show Notes
Forget the traffic on the 101āweāre taking you to the highlights! šļøšØ The Next Play Podcast is back with a brand new episode thatās hitting the Southeast Valley and the global NCCAA community like a blitz. Whether youāre repping your school in Chandler, AZ, or tuning in from across the globe, this is the episode for the true college sports fanatics. Weāre talking grit, growth, and the "Next Play" mindset that separates the champions from the benchwarmers. š Why you need to listen: š Local Flavor: Built for the South Valley sports scene. š NCCAA Deep Dive: The stories and stats the "big networks" miss. š„ Pro Voice: All the energy of your favorite morning sports radio duo Prof G and Shively. š DROP A COMMENT: Which NCCAA team are you riding with this season? #NextPlayPodcast #NCCAA #ArizonaSports #ProfGandShively
More from The Next Play
The best way to close out a season isn't just with statsāitās with stories. We sat down with some of Justice Universityās finestāAbi, Sam, Erica, Zoey, Dylan, and Jaretāfor our season finale of The Next Play. Hearing about their journeys, their grit, and whatās next on their horizon reminds us why the JU community is so special. These athletes arenāt just playing a game; theyāre 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 donāt want to miss this finaleāhit the link in our bio to listen!
While the menās basketball season ended on a heartbreaking "in-and-out" shot that would have sent them to the national tournament, Prof G notes that the teamās 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 griefādenial, bargaining, and depressionāafter 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, thereās 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. ⢠Womenās 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. Donāt miss an updateāhit play and stay locked in!
Weāre back in the booth and there is NO shortage of Justice University action to cover. From the hardwood to the sand, hereās what weāre breaking down this week:
Itās 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. Weāre diving deep into the diamond where Justice Baseball hit a rough patchāunpacking 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. Itās a tale of two seasons, one mission: Keep Pushing.