🏀 Myles Hesson: Winning Gold, Growing UK Basketball & Giving Back | Coach D Podcast 🎙️

Myles Hesson joins the Coach D Podcast to share his incredible journey from Birmingham to the world stage! 🌍 A true hometown hero, Myles has played professionally in Germany, France, Japan, and now Lithuania. He’s a Great Britain national team veteran and the man who sealed England’s gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games with an unforgettable game-winner! 🥇

In this episode, we dive into:

✅ His journey from Birmingham to pro basketball across Europe & Asia

✅ Hitting the game-winning shot to win Commonwealth Gold

✅ Adapting to different leagues & cultures around the world

✅ His training routine & what keeps him sharp all season

✅ The current state of UK basketball & how we can grow the game

✅ Life lessons from the sport & advice for young athletes

✅ The honor of having a basketball court named after him in Birmingham

If you're a basketball fan, athlete, or just love inspiring stories, this one’s for you! 💯

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