Derick Polk/ Harlem Globetrotter

About this episode

Derick Polk discusses his journey from a basketball player to a Harlem Globetrotter and his charitable work.

Derick Polk is a Cleveland Central Catholic alum, former Ohio State basketball player and former Harlem Globetrotter. He’s an author, and lifelong lover of the sport of basketball. Polk has been involved for many years, inspiring thousands of kids through his charitable foundation. Derick Polk Sports .

People in this episode

Guest: Derick Polk/

Topics covered

• basketball
• charity
• sports

Keywords

• Cleveland Central Catholic
• Ohio State
• author

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Cleveland

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