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"My advice would just be: “Continue to work. You're going to have ups and downs through your whole journey, but that's what shapes you as a person.” I feel like that's the best thing about it. If you're able to look back, reflect, and see how (something) at a (particular) time seemed terrible but it actually helped and shaped you for a future moment, that’s special...The more mentally stable you are and the more you're able to be open around those around you, the better you’ll play. That’s just real. I feel like the less stress you got going on off the court, the more you're able to just be yourself and leave it all out there."
— DJ on pieces of advice he would give to young athletes who want to play basketball at the professional level.
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Analyss Benally
Professional Basketball Player
"I would say that it 100% has to be a priority. I know that a lot of people think it's just showing up to the gym a couple of times or having a few good games; but it's not always about that. There’s going to be days where your body is ready but mentally you're just so worn out, drained, or you're missing home. There's a lot of things that have to be sacrificed, in a sense of: “Well, basketball is what I need to do now so that later (when) these things come I'm mature enough and I'm ready enough to be able to balance this.”"
— Analyss on pieces of advice she would give to young athletes who want to play basketball at the professional level one day.
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DJ Hamilton
Sports Journalist, Founder & Host, DJ's Sports Show
"One thing I would definitely say is: “Don't be afraid to be yourself. Always be yourself. Don't try to be something you're not. I know some people or (even) social media might tell you that you have to be this way or you have to look like this person (to be successful). But no, be yourself, create original content, be the best you can be, and make sure you stay consistent—because that's really how you get the reps...Go out to networking events. You gotta invest in yourself. You gotta go out and network. You gotta get to know people. You gotta let people know who you are. They gotta see you face-to-face and know your personality."
— DJ on pieces of advice he would give to someone who wants to pursue a career in the world of sports journalism and media.
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Dominick Harris
College Basketball Player, UCLA
"I would just tell them: “Keep going, keep at it, and never give up. You never know what situation your hard work is going to put you in—regardless of what situation you're currently in. You gotta keep going for real and not really care (about) what anybody says. Take constructive criticism, take the good, keep pushing, and keep trying to get better.”"
— Dominick on pieces of advice he would give to young athletes who want to play basketball at the collegiate level.
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