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THE BAG GAME Episode 1: The Making of Billy Preston

Apr 18, 2023

36:36

Episode guests

Billy Preston

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Introduction

2min

The Dark Underbelly of College Basketball

5min

The Importance of Parenting

1min

The Cut Experience: Nicole Kirby's Story

3min

The Importance of Skateboarding

2min

The Importance of Commitment

2min

Billy Dorsey's Journey to Elite Youth Basketball

4min

Billy's Dream of Getting to the NBA

3min

The Legend of the University of Kansas

4min

10.

Billy Preston's College Choice

2min

11.

Billy Self-Pastas

2min

12.

KU Coach Self-Benched Billy Preston

2min

13.

The Bag Game: How to Get a Charger From a Bag

3min

To unravel how a top college recruit’s NBA dreams ran into a sprawling federal investigation, reporter Paula Lavigne explores his early years. Billy Preston and his mom struggle to get by in L.A. An active kid, Billy finds basketball through his mom’s partner, a high school coach and former professional player. Billy’s star rises in youth leagues. He generates buzz as an NBA prospect. Top colleges vie for his talents, and his family pulls out all the stops to support his goals.

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