Former Perth Wildcats star and two-time NBL champion Jermaine Beal joins the podcast to discuss his incredible basketball journey. From winning NBL championships in 2014 and 2016 to transitioning into life after basketball as an author, Beal shares insights into his playing career and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
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We dive into his time playing alongside future NBA and NBL talent like Festus Ezeli and AJ Ogilvy, his experiences in the NBA Summer League, and his journey through professional leagues in Europe and South America before landing in Australia. Beal shares his insights on playing for the Wildcats under Trevor Gleeson, winning two NBL championships, and setting records—including becoming the first player in the NBL’s 40-minute era to hit 10 three-pointers in a single game, a feat that’s since been matched by Chris Goulding, Bryce Cotton, and Dejan Vasiljevic.
Beal also opens up about his short-lived stint with the Brisbane Bullets, the challenges of being released mid-season, and his final years playing in Belgium and Israel before transitioning into coaching.
- Winning NBL championships with the Perth Wildcats in 2014 and 2016 (2:00)
- The evolution of his role with the Wildcats and stepping up after James Ennis’ departure (11:00)
- His journey from Vanderbilt to the NBL and beyond (15:00)
- The highs and lows of professional basketball, including his stint with Brisbane Bullets (22:00)
- His record-breaking 10 three-pointers in a single NBL game (30:00)
- Challenges and life lessons learned during his international career (38:00)
- Transitioning into coaching and mentoring young players (50:00)
- Writing his first book and what inspired him to become an author (55:00)
- The importance of resilience and staying prepared in professional basketball (1:01:00)
- Reflecting on his career and what’s next for Jermaine Beal (1:05:00)
All of this and a whole lot more…