About this episode
Aleksa Gulbe discusses her journey from college basketball to a professional career, highlighting the challenges and growth involved.
In this episode of UNGUARDED, we sit down with Aleksa Gulbe — European pro from Latvia, Indiana University standout, and emerging voice in women’s basketball.Aleksa opens up about her journey from college hoops in the U.S. to the challenges of carving out a professional career overseas. She reflects on cultural adjustments, the mental toll of transitions, and the growth that comes from navigating identity across borders.From the tough choice of finding the right agent to her work with Her Take, Aleksa shares powerful insights on ownership, community, and the future of women’s basketball in the NIL era.Her story is a reminder that being a pro isn’t just about performance — it’s about resilience, clarity, and learning to write your own rules.Produced and edited by Víctor Revenga.
People in this episode
Host: Jori Davis
Guest: Aleksa Gulbe
Topics covered
- women's basketball
- professional sports
- cultural adjustments
- NIL era
- resilience
- identity
Keywords
- Aleksa Gulbe
- women's basketball
- NIL
- professional career
- cultural adjustments
- resilience
- identity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Indiana University, Her Take
Places: Latvia
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