MVP Cast with Mark Woods

The Dan Edozie One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, Mark Woods chats to Bristol Flyers centre Dan Edozie about his inspiring journey from the mean streets of Las Vegas and Los Angeles, to homelessness and the foster system, and the basketball breaks that brought him full circle and back to the UK.
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The Marc Steutel One

In this edition of the MVP Cast, we talk to interim Great Britain men's head Marc Steutel about his late promotion and his future hopes, ahead of the opening qualifiers for EuroBasket 2021 against Montenegro and Germany.

The Olympic Qualification One

The MVP Cast returns for 2020, and in this edition we chat to Great Britain head coach Chema Buceta and veteran forward Chantelle Handy ahead of the Olympic women's basketball qualifiers in Belgrade, where a priceless spot at Tokyo 2020 is on the line.

The Nick Lewis One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, our guest is Sheffield Sharks guard Nick Lewis who tells us about running with future NBA stars in his youth, his second life as a businessman and stopping talent from falling through the gaps, and his rejuvenation upon his return to the BBL.

The Creon Raftopoulos One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we're joined Surrey Scorchers head coach Creon Raftopoulos who tells us about the pain of growing up in post-colonial Zimbabwe, his extraordinary parents, the coaching journey that began when his playing days were abruptly curtailed and the impending defence of the club's All Stars title. Sponsored by allstarsbasketball.co.uk

The Matt Newby One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we're joined by new Worcester Wolves coach Matt Newby who tells about his second chance in the BBL, his basketball journey, the recruitment process and the legacy of pro hoops in Leeds.
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The Vanessa Ellis One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we chat to Sheffield Hatters head coach Vanessa Ellis ahead of the new Women's British Basketball League season. She tells us about the real challenges of financing a team, following the huge shoes of Betty Codona, her desire for a fix to the current system of bringing young females into the sport and the boon of being an assistant to the Great Britain team.
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The Dan Routledge One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we look ahead to the new British Basketball League season in the company of commentator and sage Dan Routledge and discuss who the potential contenders and challengers might be and the state of the BBL entering the 2019-20 campaign. Sponsored by allstarsbasketball.co.uk

The Andreas Zagklis One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we're joined by FIBA secretary-general Andreas Zagklis who talks World Cup in China, widening the net of basketball worldwide and what help might be offered to British hoops.

The Mike Taylor One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we look ahead to the 2019 FIBA World Cup with Poland coach Mike Taylor who tells us about building a national team, his spell in the British Basketball League with Essex Leopards, growing up as the son of a coach and being a ball boy at the New York Knicks - and whether the USA can be toppled in China.