A Pro Basketball Player's Journey Amid War

In this episode, we talk to Alex Adediran, a professional basketball player who moved from Russia to Ukraine. Alex shares his experiences about life and career in international basketball, including his time in Ukraine during the war. Alex discusses his childhood in Russia, growing up with parents from different countries, and his initial impressions of Ukraine. He also shares his experiences playing in the US, noting the differences in playing style. In Ukraine, Alex talks about his first impressions of the basketball scene, the differences from American style, and life as a Russian athlete in Ukraine. Alex also opens up about playing in a country at war, including safety issues and the impact of the conflict on his career. He talks about his efforts to support Ukraine through fundraising and helping friends affected by the war. Follow Alex on social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/saalex34 Subscribe to Corrie Nieto social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corrie.ua YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CorrieUA TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@corrie.ua ---------------------------- Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. #TheGaze #Ukraine #basketball #sports #sport #basketballgame #podcast #basketballplayer