Nick Horvath joins the podcast to reflect on a one-of-a-kind basketball journey—from Duke University to NBL champion and beyond.

Horvath opens up about writing his debut novel Sledge Vs, the highs and lows of his pro career, and what it was really like playing under legends like Mike Krzyzewski and Brian Goorjian.

He shares stories from the heated South Dragons vs. Melbourne Tigers Grand Final, overcoming serious injury setbacks, and making the transition from import to local player in the NBL.

Topics include:

🏀 We talk about Sledge Vs, Nick's highly successful action adventure novel (2:00 )

🏀 Receiving a scholarship from Duke University and playing for legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski (12:30 )

🏀 Finding his way to Australia and the West Sydney Razorbacks (23:00 )

🏀 Overcoming a season-ending injury and a stint with the Adelaide 36ers (32:00 )

🏀 Playing for the South Dragons under then-player-coach Shane Heal (34:00 )

🏀 Winning an NBL championship with the Dragons in 2009 (37:00 )

🏀 Playing as a local vs. playing as an import (40:00 )

🏀 Brian Goorjian stories (41:00 )

🏀 Playing under Coach K at Duke (43:30 )

🏀 The very heated Dragons vs. Tigers Grand Final series (49:00 )

🏀 How his NBL career finished up (53:00 )

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