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The Baseline

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On “The Baseline”, Meir Cohen and Jonathan Rears dive into the world of international basketball, interviewing characters from all around the basketball community. On this show, we will leave no stone unturned and discover the difficulties and rewards of the basketball grind. Stay tuned to gain weekly access to the inside scoop with division I NCAA players, Israeli league superstars, and many more.

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34:05

Geoffrey Grey – From Israeli Pro to G League Coach |...

The Baseline ·

2025/07/09

In this episode, we sit down with Geoffrey Grey — a Jewish-American hooper from Boston, former Israeli pro, and now assistant coach in the NBA G League with the Texas Legends 🏀. From late-night training sessions overseas to developing the next generation of NBA stars, Geoffrey shares a story of resilience, identity, and hustle.Whether you're a baller playing overseas 🌍, a coach chasing the next step 📈, or someone who just loves the grind — this episode delivers stories that hit different. 💬

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31:09

The Baseline Season 3 Episode 13 Tre Jackson

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2025/07/02

In this episode of The Baseline, we sit down with Tre Jackson to talk about his journey from South Carolina to making his mark in college basketball at Iowa State & Western Carolina. We then break down Tre's move overseas, where he now plays in Poland and just won league & finals MVP! Tre shares insights into his sharpshooting skills, the highs and lows of his NCAA career and overseas, and his aspirations for the future. Don’t miss this conversation with the MVP.👉 Listen here: 📢 Don’t

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51:23

The Baseline Season 3 Episode 12: Silvio De Sousa

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2025/06/29

In this episode of The Baseline, we speak with Silvio De Sousa, the Angolan big man whose journey began with going to America for high school, followed by college ball at Kansas and Chattanoga. Silvio takes us through the ups and downs of the NCAA, playing for legendary coaches, and now playing pro ball in Israel. Silvio opens up about rebuilding his name, life overseas, and what it means to keep going, on and off the court. 👉 Listen here 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share!

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40:46

The Baseline Season 3 Episode 11 Keandre Cook

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2025/06/11

In this episode of The Baseline, Keandre Cook joins us to talk about life beyond the D1 spotlight and what it takes to carve out a professional career overseas. From Missouri State to putting up numbers in Europe, Keandre reflects on staying locked in, adjusting to new cultures, and chasing consistency in a game that never stops moving. Don't miss this one!👉 Listen here: 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share!

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70:15

The Baseline Season 3 Episode 10 Daeshon Francis

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2025/06/04

In this episode of The Baseline, Daeshon Francis joins us to talk about his journey through the overseas grind — from small-town grind in Green Bay to making a name for himself across Europe and Israel. He shares what it takes to stay focused, adapt to new environments, and keep the fire alive while chasing the game far from home. The hustle, the growth, and the mindset behind it all. Tune in for Daeshon’s story. 👉 Listen here 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share!

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45:30

The Baseline Season 3 Episode 9: Liam O'Reilly

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2025/05/28

In this episode of The Baseline, Liam O'Reilly joins us to discuss the overseas grind and his experience navigating professional basketball across multiple countries. From adapting to new cultures and playing styles to staying mentally locked in thousands of miles from home, Liam opens up about the realities that come with chasing the game internationally — the highs, the lows, and everything in between.👉 Listen here: https://1062fm.co.il/en/?post_type=episode&p=27716&preview=true 📢

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68:16

The Baseline Season 3 Episode 8 Brandon Bowman

The Baseline ·

2025/05/21

Tenured veteran and journeyman Brandon Bowman joins us for an epic episode. Brandon has played in 12+ countries and leaves us with amazing stories and tells us about experiences playing ball around the world. He is now an Israeli citizen and drops golden knowledge for current and future overseas hoopers. DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE!👉 Listen here: 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share!

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58:58

The Baseline Season 3 Episode 7: Bryce Washington &...

The Baseline ·

2025/05/14

In this episode of The Baseline, we host two standout players this season from Elitzur Netanya, Bryce Washington & Carlos Marshall. Bryce was a 1,000-point, 1,000-rebound player at Louisiana-Lafayette, a rare achievement accomplished by few players in the program’s history. Carlos Marshall is an alumnus of Tennessee State and Santa Clara University, who joins us right after a legendary 40-point game in Netanya's most recent battle. Tune in! More big interviews on the way!👉 Listen here: 📢

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65:27

The Baseline Season 3 Episode 6 DeAndre Pinckney

The Baseline ·

2025/05/07

In this episode of The Baseline, we chop it up with Hapoel Haifa's DeAndre Pinckney. We talk about his Basketball career, hearing inspiring stories about his journey including about working in Florida to playing Division 1 hoops! DeAndre is a great storyteller and a dominant hooper. TUNE IN!👉 Listen here: 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share!

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85:05

Season 3 Episode 5: John DiBartolomeo

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2025/05/01

In this episode of The Baseline, Maccabi Tel Aviv Captain (and legend) John DiBartolomeo sits down with us for an Interview unlike any other we've had. John's firsthand experience and view of the development of Israeli basketball as a whole is incredibly insightful, and we got to hear the stories of climbing up the ladder of the Winner league, from winning MVP in Haifa to joining Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Euroleague. We talk about playing against Kobe and Vince Carter, watching the emergence of young

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58:25

Season 3 Episode 4: Rawle Alkins

The Baseline ·

2025/04/23

In this episode of The Baseline, King of New York Rawle Alkins joins the show to discuss his career, his decision and tenure at Arizona, and his experiences in the Bulls organization. Rawle gives us great insights into the mind of a pro basketball journey! Tune in👉 Listen here: 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share!

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40:13

Season 3 Episode 3: Joe Alexander

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2025/04/17

In this episode of The Baseline, we sit down with Joe Alexander, a former NCAA standout, NBA lottery pick, and seasoned European journeyman. Joe opens up about the highs and lows of his unconventional basketball career, offering a plethora of insights into the mindset it takes to navigate the ever-shifting world of professional hoops. Joe reflects on the physical and mental toll of the game, the cultural experiences that shaped him, and the lessons he’s picked up along the way. Whether you're a fan

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32:22

Season 3 Episode 2: Justin Alston

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2025/04/09

In this episode of The Baseline, we chop it up with Justin Alston—a true basketball journeyman who’s taken his game across Europe and now to Israel with Hapoel Holon. From his five-year grind at Boston University to suiting up in Germany, Estonia, Portugal, Hungary, Lithuania, Greece, and Italy, Justin shares what it’s really like living out the overseas dream. We talk adjustments, growth, and why Israel feels like the perfect fit at this point in his career.Rapid fire, real talk, and global hoops

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49:41

Season 3 Episode 1: Jalen Lecque

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2025/04/02

Season 3 kicks off with a bang. We’re joined by Jalen Lecque — former 5-star recruit, NBA and G League alum, and now a standout in Israel’s Winner League. In this episode, Jalen opens up about the pressure of being a top-ranked player, the highs and lows of his pro journey, and how he’s stayed focused and disciplined through it all.Tap in for a real conversation on adversity, growth, and the grind — and get ready for a season full of heat.

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75:45

Episode 17: Willy Workman

The Baseline ·

2025/03/11

In this episode of The Baseline, we sit down with Willy Workman, a true Journeyman of the Winner League in Israel. We discuss his career, from Injury to success, how he stayed motivated, and how he adjusted to continue his success at each level. Willy is a true ball knower, and has an inspiring story that will keep your ears glued throughout this episode.Thank you for sticking with us for season 2! We are so excited for season 3! - The Baseline team 👉 Listen here:

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49:12

Episode 16 - Isaiah Miles

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2025/03/04

In this episode of The Baseline, we Interview Isaiah Miles, whose latest stop along his basketball journey is playing for Ramat Gan In Israel. We discuss everything from G league to summer league, why college players today are having trouble developing, and how the Israeli league compares to others around the world.Stay Tuned! Big episode next week! 👉 Listen here 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share!

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70:25

Episode 15: Chris Silva

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2025/02/25

In this episode of The Baseline, we sit down with Chris Silva, a player whose story is all about resilience, adaptation, and the pursuit of greatness. Born and raised in Gabon, Chris made the bold move to the United States in high school, where he not only had to adjust to a new culture but also learned English from scratch—all while playing basketball at a high level. His dedication led him to a standout college career at South Carolina, where he helped take his team to the Final Four.We also

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37:46

Episode 14: Michale Kyser

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2025/02/18

In this episode of The Baseline, the Champions League all-time leader in blocks joins the show to discuss his career, what gives him the edge on defense, and how to improvise, adapt, and overcome challenges of all kinds while playing overseas far from home. We cover Ky’s college days, transitioning to a pro, and so much more. Tune in! 👉 Listen here 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share!

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45:00

Episode 13: Kyler Edwards

The Baseline ·

2025/02/11

🎙 Episode Kyler EdwardsIn this episode of The Baseline, march madness legend and budding Israeli league superstar Kyler Edwards joins us in studio for an epic interview, in which we cover his college days at Texas Tech and Houston, his transition to the pro game in France and now Israel, and a record breaking shot clock segment. TUNE IN! 👉 Listen here 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share!

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39:58

Episode 12: Ricky Lindo

The Baseline ·

2025/02/04

In this episode of The Baseline, we welcome Ricky Lindo! In addition to playing on Ness Ziona this year, Ricky currently is a huge part of the Panamanian basketball national team, and we dive into his experience representing his country while staying locked in overseas. Tune in to hear about Ricky's time in Finland, hooping in the always competitive DMZ Maryland Basketball scene, and much more!👉 Listen Here 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share!

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