About this episode
Lauren Neaves discusses her journey from professional basketball player to sports agent, sharing insights on player representation and career advice for women in sports.
Lauren Neaves Kicks Off the 2025 Season of UNGUARDED Lauren Neaves, a former 6-year professional basketball player in France and now a licensed agent for GAgency Women, joins host Jori Davis to share her journey from the court to representing players. In this insightful episode, Lauren reflects on her time as a student-athlete at Rice University, rookie challenges, and the experiences that shaped her career in Europe. She dives into transitioning from being an English teacher to an agent, educating her players about the nuances of the game, and the collaboration needed for a strong player-agent relationship. Lauren offers advice for women aspiring to enter the sports agent world and emphasizes the importance of pay transparency and partnership in navigating careers. Through her unique perspective as both a former player and current agent, she provides actionable takeaways for players looking to make the most of their careers. Produced and edited by Víctor Revenga .
People in this episode
Host: Jori Davis
Guest: Lauren Neaves
Topics covered
- sports agency
- women in sports
- career transition
- basketball
- player-agent relationship
Keywords
- sports agent
- basketball career
- women in sports
- player representation
- career advice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: GAgency Women, Rice University
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