From viral basketball sensation to respected skill development trainer, Ryan Harrow joins the Counted Me Out Podcast to share the journey behind the highlights. Known as "Mr. HoopMixtape" for having one of the most talked-about basketball mixtapes in the country, Ryan reflects on growing up undersized, overcoming doubt, and eventually experiencing the growth spurt that changed everything. He opens up about his basketball journey through multiple college programs, the challenges of transferring, and the emotional impact of his father's illness that ultimately led him to finish his collegiate career at Georgia State. Ryan also shares his thoughts on today's basketball culture, player development, and why fundamentals and basketball IQ are becoming more important than ever. Plus, we put him on the spot and ask who he'd want to face in the 1v1 scene today, and he names Brandon Knight, Robert Fomby, and Joe Jackson.

In this episode, we discuss:

🏀 Ryan Harrow's rise from undersized guard to national basketball star

🏀 The story behind becoming "Mr. HoopMixtape"

🏀 His college basketball journey and transfer experiences

🏀 Playing through adversity and family challenges

🏀 Why basketball IQ separates good players from great players

🏀 The state of youth basketball today

🏀 His approach to skill development and player training

🏀 The 1v1 matchups he'd love to see

If you've ever been counted out, faced adversity, or are looking to take your game to the next level, this episode is for you.

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From Farm Life to the WNBA: Miah Spencer's Story of Basketball, Loss & Purpose | Counted Me Out Podcast

In this powerful episode of the Counted Me Out Podcast, we sit down with former NC State standout and professional basketball player Miah Spencer as she shares her incredible journey through sports, adversity, and life after basketball.

Miah takes us back to her childhood growing up on a farm in Toccoa, Georgia, before moving to Atlanta, where her basketball career took off after just one summer of AAU basketball. She reflects on how her high school coach prepared her for success at the next level, making her transition from high school to college basketball a smooth one.

We also discuss her collegiate career at NC State, earning an opportunity with the Phoenix Mercury during WNBA preseason, and the realities of playing professionally overseas. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the sports world, Miah was faced with a life-changing decision. Rather than taking the COVID vaccine to continue her overseas career, she chose a different path and began building her life beyond the game.

The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Miah opens up about losing her mother in 2023. Through grief, healing, and self-discovery, she found a new purpose and became a published author. Her book, A Heart That Still Beats, serves as a testament to resilience, faith, and finding strength through life's most difficult moments.

This episode is for athletes navigating life after sports, anyone dealing with loss, and those searching for purpose after unexpected setbacks.

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Former OTE standout and professional basketball player TJ Clark joins The Counted Me Out Podcast to share his basketball journey, lessons learned, and what’s next in his career. Born and raised in Covington, TJ opens up about playing alongside NBA star Stephon Castle during high school, competing on the national stage with Overtime Elite, and navigating the pressure, expectations, and business side of basketball at a young age.

In this episode, TJ talks about:

🏀 His experience playing for OTE

🏀 The realities of chasing a pro basketball career

🏀 Being overlooked and staying motivated

🏀 Lessons from playing around elite talent

🏀 His mindset moving forward and what’s next

This episode is packed with perspective, motivation, and game for athletes chasing the next level. If you’ve ever been overlooked, doubted, or counted out—this one is for you. 🎙

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