Episode Details

MGM #77 - Building a Division 1 Basketball Program with Turner Battle

Episode 77 Published 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Description

Episode #77 - Building a Division 1 Basketball Program with Turner Battle

Episode Highlight

Turner Battle was a standout basketball player who grew up in North Carolina. As fate would have it, he ended up playing at UB in the early 2000's and has now found himself back with the program as its first General Manager of the program. With NIL changing the landscape of college sports forever, Turner is now tasked with growing the program, finding money to pay his players, and ensuring that these guys leave the program better than when they entered.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

Highlight #1 — How a strong recruiting relationship brought him to Buffalo

Highlight #2 — Why character is tough to find in the age of NIL

Highlight #3 — How life comes full circle when you least expect it

About Our Guest

Turner Battle - GM, UB Men's Basketball

https://ubbulls.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/staff/turner-battle/520

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