Published Jun 08, 2026
Podcast

Gabe Cupps on LeBron James, Bronny, Faith, Leadership, Injury Recovery & College Basketball

Former Indiana and Ohio State guard Gabe Cupps shares lessons on faith, leadership, resilience, LeBron James, overcoming adversity, and choosing growth over comfort. A powerful conversation about discipline, family, basketball, and the mindset required to succeed on and off the court.

Former Indiana and Ohio State guard Gabe Cupps joins Sam Acho and Clif Marshall for a powerful conversation about faith, discipline, leadership, and the lessons he's learned throughout his basketball journey. From playing alongside Bronny James and learning from LeBron James, to becoming Ohio Mr. Basketball, starting in the Big Ten, battling injuries, and transferring to UIC, Gabe shares the mindset that has helped him navigate success, adversity, and change. In this episode, you'll discover:

What it was really like playing with Bronny James.

The famous shooting competition with LeBron James.

Why Gabe created his "Breakfast Club" workouts

How faith shaped his approach to basketball and life

The leadership lessons he learned from his father

Why he choose growth over comfort in the transfer portal era

The power of gratitude, humility, and resilience.

This conversation is packed with wisdom for athletes, parents, coaches, leaders, and anyone pursuing excellence.

#Faith #Basketball #GabeCupps #Leadership #LeBronJames #BronnyJames #CollegeBasketball #PersonalGrowth #ChristianLeadership #SportsPodcast

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