Kenny B (Full Episode)
Howard Coach Kenny Blakeney joined the show last week, and it's one of the more probing conversations we've had on this podcast. Blakeney spoke thoughtfully, directly, and unusually candid about the long journey that led to his first tournament win this past season.
We dig into his truly one of one path to becoming a head coach: the stops inside the game and the ones outside it that few coaches ever make, including entrepreneurial ventures that shaped his coaching approach as much as anything he learned on a bench. He talked about the uniqueness of Howard and how he set out to reimagine the program by drawing on experiences he'd had well beyond basketball, not just within it.
We also got into his Duke years and his deep bench of Duke mentors, most of whom he was reluctant to lean on during the early stages of his career. It's a fascinating look at a career that doesn't fit the usual mold with one of the deepest dudes in the sport. Enjoy it.
We dig into his truly one of one path to becoming a head coach: the stops inside the game and the ones outside it that few coaches ever make, including entrepreneurial ventures that shaped his coaching approach as much as anything he learned on a bench. He talked about the uniqueness of Howard and how he set out to reimagine the program by drawing on experiences he'd had well beyond basketball, not just within it.
We also got into his Duke years and his deep bench of Duke mentors, most of whom he was reluctant to lean on during the early stages of his career. It's a fascinating look at a career that doesn't fit the usual mold with one of the deepest dudes in the sport. Enjoy it.
