The Transforming Basketball Podcast EP150: Beyond the numbers: Building Culture at FAU with Corey McCrae
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Feb 11, 2026 Corey McCrae, a college basketball coach steeped in DeMatha and ACC experience, shares stories from FAU about roster turnover and learning to close games. He talks about building a person-first team culture, practical player connections like film and meals, teaching and defending the Horns offense, recruiting priorities, and developing leadership through responsibility.
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College As A Transformation Chamber
- College is a transformation chamber where coaches must 'usher' players from boyhood to manhood.
- Coaching extends beyond Xs and Os to guiding life development through adversity and accountability.
Protect Players From Social Media
- Provide a safe, protective environment because players face harsh social media criticism after games.
- Coaches should shield players and create a space where they can learn from mistakes without online abuse.
Markel Fultz's Patient Rise
- Markel Fultz's development at DeMatha was defined by patience and steady fundamentals.
- He moved from freshman team to JV, stayed humble, worked consistently, and rose to top prospect status.