Breaking barriers and rewriting the playbook! In this episode, OZ Media spotlights the youngest Muslim head coach in college men’s basketball, Mo Bazzi, as well as his assistant Hassan Abaas, true court visionaries who are making waves both on and off the hardwood.
Hear the inside story of his rapid rise from Deaborn’s community courts to the national stage. We dive deep into how his faith shapes his coaching, the unique challenges he faces as a trailblazer, and the ways he’s building trust and respect with players close to his own age. From balancing Ramadan with the basketball season to redefining what leadership looks like in college sports, this conversation is packed with real talk, inspiration, and practical wisdom.
What’s Inside:
- His journey from player to the youngest head coach in college ball
- How faith and identity power his leadership style
- Overcoming stereotypes and building championship culture
- The recruiting edge of authentic representation
- Advice for young Muslims and aspiring coaches everywhere
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves basketball, believes in authentic leadership, or wants to see more representation in sports. Don’t forget to subscribe for more powerful Detroit stories, and check out Ozmedia313.com for exclusive content!
This show was sponsored by:
-The Family Doc
-Juice Box
-Hanley International Academy
-Malek Alkabob
-Wing Fellas
-Holy Bowly
-Bayt Al Mocha
-Chill Box
-Royal Kabob
YouTube post:
Follow us on social media:
- Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313
- Website: ozmedia313.com
- Facebook: ozmedia313
-TikTok: @ozmedia313
-Apple Podcast: ozmedia
-Spotify Podcast: ozmedia
This show was sponsored by:
-The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/
-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com
-Holy Bowly http://www.myholybowly.com
-Wingfellas thewingfellas.com
-Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com/
-Malek Al-Kabob malekalkabob.com
-Bayt Al Mocha https://baytalmocha.com/
-Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/
-Royal Kabob https://www.hroyalkabob.com/
#MuslimCoach #CollegeBasketball #BasketballPodcast #YoungLeaders #DetroitSports #MuslimAthletes #BasketballCoach #Representation #FaithAndSports #SportsLeadership #CoachingLife #BasketballCulture #CommunityLeaders #OZMedia #Ozmedia313
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Herd with Colin Cowherd
The Herd with Colin Cowherd is a thought-provoking, opinionated, and topic-driven journey through the top sports stories of the day.