Beyond Basketball

11/21/2025

🏀 Meet Our First Panelist:

Marc Campbell brings a career shaped by championship moments, international experience, and elite player development. During his time with , he was part of a powerhouse era—earning three ACC regular-season titles, two ACC tournament titles, two Final Four appearances, and helping secure the 2009 National Championship.

After college, Marc continued his career overseas, playing professionally in Italy, Germany, and Estonia, where he led the Baltic League in minutes played and ranked second in assists. His impact extended to the as well, spending seven years as a private shooting coach and consultant, working with athletes who went on to earn All-NBA honors, All-Star appearances, award-vote recognition, and secure over $300M in new contract value.

Today, Marc applies that same discipline and drive in real estate with , the largest independently owned real estate firm in the country, with $7.24 billion in closed sales.

And a fun fact to wrap it up: Marc once hit seven threes in a single game at the 2004 Tournament—Coach Billerman gave the green light!

We’re excited to have Marc join the Beyond Basketball panel to share his journey on and off the court.

Stay tuned for more panelist announcements! 🔥

11/18/2025

Basketball Is Just the Beginning. 🏀

Each year, the John Wall Holiday Tournament brings together some of the nation’s top high school talent, but this event goes beyond the scoreboard.

Exclusively for the Holiday Invitational Participants, join Beyond Basketball on Sunday, December 28 from 1:00–2:45 PM ET for an exclusive panel discussion, “Life Beyond the Game.” This year’s conversation explores what happens when the ball stops bouncing and how athletes, coaches, and community leaders have turned lessons from the court into lasting success.

🔑 Event Details:
📅 Sunday, December 28
⏰ 1:00–2:45 PM ET

🎤 Moderated by:

– Managing Partner at Vaco & Founder of Beyond Basketball
j0nes – Senior Director, The World Changers

✨ Why You Should Attend:
This isn’t just about basketball—it’s about what comes next. You’ll hear stories of growth, identity, and purpose from people who’ve built meaningful careers and communities beyond the game. Walk away inspired, empowered, and ready to make your next move on and off the court.

🚨 Stay Tuned:
We’ll be announcing this year’s incredible panelists soon. Keep an eye out for the lineup.

👉 RSVP Required:
Yesterday, coaches received an email with the link to register.
If you’re on a team in the tournament, let your coach know you want to attend, and have your coach complete the RSVP for your group.
A second session will open if the first one reaches capacity.

🎥 Be inspired. Build your future.

See you there!

10/02/2025

“If I had a message, I would say if you have a goal, continue to go towards it. Don’t feel like you have to have a Plan B. If it’s truly what you love to do, then continue to go towards that goal every day.”

At the tournament, Beyond Basketball sat down with — athlete and COO of — to talk about his journey on the court and in business.

🚘 On business:
As COO of AW Auto Service & Customs, David applies the discipline and relationships he gained from basketball to help lead a shop specializing in maintenance, tires, and custom work.

💡 On life:
“Basketball is honestly just like life. The more you can do on the court, the more opportunities your coach is going to give you. So, in life, the more abilities you have, the more skills you have, the more opportunities God is going to give you.”

This is the heart of Beyond Basketball — lessons from the game that carry far beyond it.

🎥 Watch the full interview now.

10/02/2025

We sat down with Milton Chavis () at the Tournament — Basketball Skills Coach, Content Creator, and former D1 + overseas pro — whose passion for the game has grown into something much bigger.

🔥 From running MBW Basketball training in Raleigh to creating dynamic basketball content online (with an partnership to back it up 🤝), Milton has turned his love for the game into a platform that teaches, inspires, and builds community.

✨ Off the court, he’s all about family and fashion, but his message to the next generation stays rooted in hoops and hard work: “Follow your dreams. No matter the resistance, keep pushing — if you believe in it, it’ll work out in the end.”

🎥 Tap in to catch the full conversation and see how Milton is changing the game both on and off the court.

09/15/2025

🔥 Player spotlight: Julian Gamble ()

From making his mark at the University of Miami to more than a decade as a professional in international leagues, his career has been defined by hard work, resilience, and a love for basketball that never fades. Today, alongside his wife L’Oreal Gamble (), he is bringing that same passion into the Raleigh Aces (), a local women’s semi-pro team, and Life’s a Gamble League (), the nonprofit behind it that uses the sport to empower athletes and strengthen community.

That focus is what led him to Ground Zero (), a stage built on culture, community, and competition. In this interview with Diana Garland (), Julian shares how his journey shaped his purpose now, why giving back matters, and how he is using basketball to inspire the next generation.

And because every good interview deserves a plot twist, his three sons made a surprise appearance—stealing the spotlight and reminding us that the love of basketball is best when it’s shared through family, fellowship, and the future it creates.

This is the heart of Beyond Basketball. Stories like Julian’s prove the game is just the beginning.

09/10/2025

🔥 The brought basketball, culture, and community together in a way only this stage can.

In this video, talks with , Co Founder of the Pro-Am, about why Ground Zero and Beyond Basketball continue to team up. Ground Zero provides the platform—competition, culture, and community at its core. Beyond Basketball wanted to contribute to that by highlighting what happens beyond the court: leadership, opportunity, and personal growth.

That shared purpose is what makes this partnership powerful. Together, we’re celebrating talent, building community, and showing how the game fuels impact far beyond the final score.

To capture it all, went courtside to capture stories straight from the players. They opened up not only about the tournament itself, but also about their lives beyond the game—school, careers, and the goals driving them forward. Those interviews are dropping soon, and you won’t want to miss the voices of the athletes who made this tournament unforgettable.

Huge shoutout to Ray, Poobie Chapman, and the Ground Zero team for creating something that’s bigger than basketball.

This is community. This is impact. This is legacy.

07/22/2025

🏀 Beyond Basketball is proud to return as a sponsor of the 2025 in Raleigh — a league that brings together hoopers, families, and fans from every corner of the community.

This partnership reflects what we believe: that basketball is a catalyst, not just for performance, but for growth, leadership, and opportunity.

Why did we sponsor the Pro-Am again? Easy.

🎯 Ground Zero Pro-Am is a free-to-the-public summer league that delivers high-level competition while promoting youth engagement, mentorship, and inclusivity. It’s become a true point of pride for the Raleigh basketball community.

🎥 Stay tuned for halftime interviews with Pro-Am participants and an inside look at the passion and purpose fueling Ground Zero.

Let’s keep building. Together.

02/28/2025

, Founder of Beyond Basketball, challenged athletes at the Beyond Basketball Panel to think beyond the game and recognize how the skills they develop now will impact their future.

"The skills you learn on the court—discipline, teamwork, resilience, delayed gratification—will serve you long after basketball."

The work doesn’t stop when the final buzzer sounds. Whether it’s in business, leadership, or any other career, the mindset you build as an athlete will shape your success. Watch how Josh helped young athletes see the bigger picture.

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02/28/2025

02/28/2025

Talent gets you in the game, but discipline takes you where you want to go.

made it clear at the Beyond Basketball Panel—the ones who reach their goals aren’t just the most skilled, they’re the ones who show up, put in the work, and stay committed even when it’s not easy.

Watch as he breaks down why discipline isn’t just a skill—it’s the key to success in basketball, business, and life.

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02/28/2025

The ball will stop bouncing one day, but the people who support you along the way make a lasting impact.

reminded athletes at the Beyond Basketball Panel to appreciate the coaches, mentors, and family who pour into them—not because they have to, but because they believe in them.

Watch as he shares why gratitude and recognizing those who support you is just as important as the work you put in.

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02/17/2025

A lot of people will have opinions—about your game, your future, and what you’re capable of.

Reggie Jackson made one thing clear at the Beyond Basketball Panel—the only person who truly controls your path is the one in the mirror.

Watch as he breaks down why blocking out the noise and believing in yourself is the key to taking control of your future.

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