The Old Man and the Three The Brooklyn Nets Episode: Noah Clowney, Danny Wolf, Egor Dёmin, and Drake Powell | YM3
Feb 13, 2026
Noah Clowney, an Alabama-to-NBA forward refining his game; Danny Wolf, the Yale-to-Michigan guard known for viral on-court moments; Egor Dёmin, a Moscow/Real Madrid product who played at BYU before the NBA. They talk team chemistry, European vs NBA styles, draft night memories, college basketball’s changing landscape, adjusting to NBA life, and memorable matchups and moments.
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Pittsburgh Roots And Carolina Choice
- Drake described growing up in Pittsburgh as small and close-knit with fewer distractions than Brooklyn.
- He said Carolina wasn't always assumed, but Duke never entered the conversation for him.
AAU Grind And Circuit Battles
- Danny recalled playing AAU for Team Dickerson and facing tough circuits like Mac Irvin, calling his experience a "nightmare" some years.
- He described competing for minutes, traveling for tournaments, and the chaotic nature of AAU life.
College Basketball's Identity Crisis
- The group debated college's shifting identity due to professional paths and NIL, saying older pros returning to college dilutes the student-athlete experience.
- They argued NCAA eligibility rules and semi-pro entrants complicate fairness and the college game's meaning.