From Furman to Greece with Mike Bothwell | Legends Edition

The heart and soul of the 2022-2023 "Better Together" squad. Mike Bothwell joins the show just hours before the Furman Paladins take on the UConn Huskies in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Mike doesn't hold back, revealing the "tough love" text messages he sent this year's team during their mid-season slump, his memories of scoring 18 straight points at Samford, and the emotional reality of watching JP Pegues' shot 500 times in the upset over Virginia.

1. The "Tough Love" Texts: Why Mike told the current team he was turning off their games in the second half.
2. Upsetting UConn: Mike breaks down why Furman's 6'11" bigs and "House Money" mentality are the ultimate equalizers.
3. The Virginia Bench Speech: Mike reflects on fouling out and leading the team to an upset while sitting next to Bob Richey.
4. Pro Life in Greece: The "no excuses" reality of international basketball and the transition to the professional ranks.
5. Three Peas in a Pod: Mike’s future in media and his take on the Cavs' James Harden trade.

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