153 | Matt Sayman's Journey from Baylor Basketball Scandal to Redemption

About this episode

Matt Sayman shares his journey from being involved in the Baylor basketball scandal to finding redemption as a coach.

About the Guest Matt Sayman is the head boys basketball coach at Midway High School in Waco, Texas, and a former professional basketball player in Iceland. Previously, he played collegiate basketball at Baylor University during one of its most tumultuous periods, amidst a major scandal. He is the author of "The Leftovers: Baylor, Betrayal, and Beyond," which chronicles his experiences during this challenging period. Additionally, Sayman was a Division 1 athlete who played a significant role i...

People in this episode

Host: Toby Brooks

Guest: Matt Sayman

Topics covered

• basketball
• redemption
• scandal
• coaching
• personal journey

Keywords

• Baylor basketball
• Matt Sayman
• redemption
• coaching
• scandal

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Baylor University, Midway High School

Books & works: The Leftovers: Baylor, Betrayal, and Beyond

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