• The Making of Troy Holston Jr. - High School Hoops to Entrepreneur | Ep. 8

  • Sep 6 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 56 mins
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The Making of Troy Holston Jr. - High School Hoops to Entrepreneur | Ep. 8

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    From the vibrant streets of Queens, New York to the sunny courts of Tampa, Florida, join us as we welcome basketball sensation Troy Holston on the Tampa Florida Pickup Basketball Podcast. Troy's journey from baseball to basketball is nothing short of inspirational. Listen as he recounts his high school days at Freedom, Plant, and Wharton High Schools, the intense recruitment experience with Wake Forest, and the coaching challenges that shaped his early career. Discover how his passion for the fast-paced nature of basketball fueled his dedication and catapulted him toward collegiate success.

    Troy’s collegiate basketball journey at South Florida is a rollercoaster of triumph and tribulation. He faced a severe ankle injury in his freshman year that tested his resilience, yet he came back stronger, competing against future NBA stars. However, life threw more curveballs his way with repeated ACL injuries and constant coaching changes. Hear how Troy’s tenacity led him to train with NBA legend Mike Bibby and how he defied medical advice to continue pursuing his dreams on the court. This chapter of his life emphasizes the mental and physical grit required to stay in the game against all odds.

    Beyond the court, Troy seamlessly transitioned into the world of entrepreneurship. Managing a family-owned commercial flooring business and launching Top Tier Exotics, an exotic car rental service, he showcases his business acumen and adaptability. Learn about his collaborations with artists and the organic growth that propelled his ventures. We also discuss the electrifying possibility of bringing a professional basketball team to Tampa, which could create new opportunities for local talent and unite the community. Join us for an episode brimming with stories of passion, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.

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