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Podcast: Watts Up Sports Hour with Donald & JB
Episode: Kicking Off 2025 from Hardwood to Headlines: NIL, Transfer Portals, NBA Trends and New Year Goals
Description: In this week's episode of Watts Up Wednesdays, the first of the new year, hosts Coach Donald Watts, a University of Washington basketball legend, and JB kick off 2025 with a wide-ranging conversation covering personal reflections, college and professional sports, and community-focused initiatives. Donald opens up about the emotional challenges of recovering from a stroke last Christmas, the financial and personal hurdles he continues to face, and the importance of cherishing time with family during the holiday season. He also shares pride in his son Isaiah's progress as a basketball player, recounting a standout performance in the Hardwood Apple Cup, e...