Ben Betts is the Head Coach of the Boys’ National High School Basketball team at Combine Academy in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Betts has accumulated 34 years of experience as a college coach. After beginning his coaching career at South Carolina State, Betts has been an assistant at College of Charleston, VCU, Oklahoma, Tennessee State, IPFW, Georgia Southern, Western Carolina, and Winthrop. Additionally, he was the head coach of South Carolina State for a three-year stretch from 2003 to 2006 where he directed the Bulldogs to the MEAC regular-season crown in 2004 .

While at Oklahoma from 2006-2011 he mentored 2009 NBA No. 1 overall pick Blake Griffin and helped direct the Sooners to the NCAA Tournament in 2008 and 2009.

Betts was a four-year basketball letterwinner at Roanoke College where he helped propel the team to the NCAA Tournament.

On this episode Ben & Mike discuss the unique environment and opportunities available at Combine Academy for aspiring basketball players. Betts emphasizes the importance of personal growth, both academically and athletically, as students prepare for the next step in their basketball careers. Throughout the conversation, Ben shares insights from his extensive coaching experience, including the challenges posed by the current landscape of college basketball, particularly the impact of the transfer portal on high school athletes. He highlights the necessity of team cohesion and individual development, illustrating how players can maximize their potential within a structured program. The episode also touches on the significance of mentorship and support in guiding young athletes through their journeys in sports and education.

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Be sure to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Ben Betts, Head Coach of the Boys’ National High School Basketball team at Combine Academy.

Website - https://www.combineacademy.com/

Email – betts@combineacademy.com

Twitter/X - @CoachBetts14

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