From Furman to Greece with Mike Bothwell | Legends Edition

From Furman to Greece with Mike Bothwell | Legends Edition

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March 20, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 43

About this episode

Mike Bothwell discusses his experiences with the Furman Paladins and his transition to professional basketball in Greece.

The heart and soul of the 2022-2023 "Better Together" squad. Mike Bothwell joins the show just hours before the Furman Paladins take on the UConn Huskies in the 2026 NCAA Tournament . Mike doesn't hold back, revealing the "tough love" text messages he sent this year's team during their mid-season slump, his memories of scoring 18 straight points at Samford, and the emotional reality of watching JP Pegues' shot 500 times in the upset over Virginia. In This Episode: The "Tough Love" Texts: Why Mike told the current team he was turning off their games in the second half. Upsetting UConn: Mike breaks down why Furman's 6'11" bigs and "House Money" mentality are the ultimate equalizers. The Virginia Bench Speech: Mike reflects on fouling out and leading the team to an upset while sitting next to Bob Richey. Pro Life in Greece: The "no excuses" reality of international basketball and the transition to the professional ranks. Three Peas in a Pod: Mike’s future in media and his take on the Cavs' James Harden trade. Presented by Ingles Markets

People in this episode

Guest: Mike Bothwell

Topics covered

  • basketball
  • NCAA Tournament
  • international basketball
  • Furman Paladins
  • UConn Huskies
  • media
  • sports

Keywords

  • Mike Bothwell
  • Furman Paladins
  • UConn Huskies
  • NCAA Tournament
  • international basketball
  • media
  • sports

Sponsors

Ingles Markets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Furman Paladins, UConn Huskies, Virginia

Places: Greece

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