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    Charles Bassey - WKU Hilltopper

    en-usJanuary 28, 2021
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    About this Episode

    Fran Fraschilla is joined by WKU Hilltopper Charles Bassey. The two discuss a wide variety of topics, including:

    • Charles on getting injured last season
    • Charles on his trainer
    • Charles on the support his teammates gave him during his rehab
    • Charles on his first game back
    • Charles on his defensive instincts 
    • Charles on playing soccer growing up 
    • Charles on getting discovered to play basketball 
    • Charles on the Giants of Africa camp
    • Charles on moving to the United States
    • Charles on the Nigerian communities in the States
    • Charles on American food
    • Charles on how he is constantly improving his game
    • Charles on Anthony Davis
    • Charles on what he thinks he’d be able to bring to an NBA team
    • Charles on COVID actually helping his game
    • Charles on wanting to play in the NCAA Tournament
    • Charles on Coach Stansbury
    • Charles on the game slowing down for him
    • Charles on the international players in the NBA 
    • Charles on helping kids back at home

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