SKYLAR SPENCER

SKYLAR SPENCER

From UNGUARDED by Jori Davis

May 12, 2026 · 1h 6m

About this episode

Skylar Spencer shares his journey as a pro overseas basketball player, discussing the challenges and realities athletes face while navigating their careers in unfamiliar environments.

In this episode of Unguarded, we sit down with pro overseas veteran Skylar Spencer, whose journey through more than 10 countries has shown him every side of the game. From going undrafted to navigating the uncertainty of rookie-year life overseas. The conversation dives into the realities athletes face behind the scenes: getting cut, changing representation, dealing with misinformation before signing contracts, and adapting to life in unfamiliar environments far from home. Skylar also reflects on playing in one of the world’s most dangerous countries, building a support system overseas, and the importance of keeping the right people close when everything around you feels temporary. Beyond basketball, we talk about content creation, identity outside the game, and how modern athletes are learning to tell their own stories instead of letting the industry define them. Skylar shares advice for college players preparing for the next level and speaks honestly about the emotional, financial, and mental challenges that come with building a career across the world.

People in this episode

Host: Jori Davis

Guest: Skylar Spencer

Topics covered

  • professional sports
  • athlete experiences
  • overseas basketball
  • mental health
  • identity
  • content creation

Keywords

  • Skylar Spencer
  • overseas basketball
  • athlete challenges
  • rookie year
  • content creation
  • identity
  • mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: basketball

Places: world's most dangerous countries

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