#8 - Success Isn’t Just D1: The M...

#8 - Success Isn’t Just D1: The Mental Game Most Players Ignore

It's More Than a Game by Jalen Harris
S1 · E8
Feb 24, 2026
57:24

Episode notes

Success in basketball isn’t one thing anymore.

In this episode of It’s More Than a Game, Jake Blazona (former D2/D3 hooper and basketball content creator) and Jalen Harris sit down to unpack the mental game most players aren’t prepared for.

From recruitment roller coasters to social media exposure, from Division 1 myths to D2/D3 realities — this conversation dives into what actually separates players at the college level and beyond. If you’re a player, coach, or parent trying to understand the evolving landscape of basketball, this episode is for you.

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