On today’s show I sat down with Jennifer Magley, Chief Brand Officer of The Basketball League and Basketball Super League, to discuss her Indiana sports roots and elite tennis career.
Magley shares her father David Magley’s path from Indiana Mr. Basketball to the NBA, her tennis journey from IMG Academy to the University of Florida (including a national title, becoming #1 in the nation, and later going pro), and how a major ankle injury ended her playing days.
She discusses becoming the youngest NCAA Division I head tennis coach at 23, then transitioning into branding and pro sports.
Magley details her viral yearlong attempt to get on The Pat McAfee Show and her new goal to appear on 100 stages (stage 19 on Get IN.), including emceeing the Microsoft Excel World Championship. She also explains The Basketball League’s community-focused model, new Big Baller Brand partnership, and why she calls Indiana home.
If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast.
You are going to learn about:
David Magley’s Basketball Journey from Indiana to the NBA
Jennifer Magley’s Tennis Journey from IMG Academy to the Pros
The Basketball League, Key Partnerships, and 100 Stages Goal
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Check out these great clips from the show:
01:23 Guest Introduction: Jennifer Magley, The Basketball League
02:23 David Magley’s Indiana Legacy
03:48 Tennis Rise and Setbacks
08:10 Pressure of Being Number One
10:40 Going Pro and the Money Problem
16:01 Injury Ends the Dream
18:10 Coaching at 23
21:47 Healthy Obsession and Quests
24:32 Pat McAfee Stooge Plan
27:20 Wildest Stunts and Reality Check
29:08 Street Segment Hustle
30:20 Season Two Pivot
30:51 Polarizing Content Wins
32:22 WWE Kayfabe Lessons
33:29 John Cena Ending
35:02 New Quest 100 Stages
38:12 Excel Championship MC
39:48 Standup Comedy Reality
44:59 Big Baller Brand Deal
45:53 What Is The Basketball League
48:52 Community First Model
50:13 League Vision And Pathways
52:17 Officials Pay And Shortage
55:07 Social Media Consistency
56:25 Standout Markets Nationwide
57:02 Championship Team Talk
57:15 Players Making The League
58:05 Big V Vision Dreams
01:02:46 Pinch Me Family Moment
01:05:35 Rejection And Weird Sports
01:09:28 Why Indiana Feels Home
01:13:27 Parenting Competitive Kids
01:18:15 Indiana Speed And Hidden Gems
