On this episode of The CGA Tour, host Calvin Glen Alexander sits down with Oklahoma State basketball legend Jeffrey Carroll—a former Cowboy standout who went on to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, South Bay Lakers, and international teams around the world.Jeffrey shares inside stories from his time in Stillwater, reflects on what it’s really like to chase the NBA dream, and opens up about life as a pro athlete overseas. Plus, he offers his top advice for young players who want to succeed at the next level.🎧 Like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into Oklahoma State athletics and athlete journeys.📍 Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Who Is Jeffrey Carroll?02:05 – Growing Up with a Hoop Dream05:10 – Why He Chose Oklahoma State08:45 – Favorite OSU Moments & Teammates13:30 – Playing for Coach Ford and Coach Underwood18:50 – Making the Leap to the NBA: The Lakers Experience23:20 – Inside the G League: South Bay Life28:15 – Overseas Basketball: Italy, Finland, & More34:10 – Off-the-Court Lessons from Playing Abroad39:00 – Mental Toughness & Staying Ready42:25 – Best Advice for Aspiring Hoopers46:45 – The Realities of Professional Basketball51:30 – What's Next for Jeffrey Carroll?54:30 – Rapid Fire: Favorite Shoes, Games, and OSU Memories57:15 – Outro & Where to Follow Jeff📲 Follow Jeffrey Carroll:Instagram: / jcarroll30 Twitter/X: / jcarroll30 🎙️ Follow The CGA Tour:YouTube: / @thecgatour Instagram: / thecgatour Twitter/X: .css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}
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