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[PODCAST] At the Buzzer: Troy Rike gets candid on past, future

Naveen Ganglani

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[PODCAST] At the Buzzer: Troy Rike gets candid on past, future
PBA draft hopeful Troy Rike shares how he’s preparing for one of the biggest days of his life

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PBA draft hopeful Troy Rike looks back on the early years of his basketball career and discuss his future in the Philippines in this episode of At the Buzzer podcast hosted by Naveen Ganglani. 

Rike, who is currently based in San Francisco, California, shares how he’s preparing for arguably the biggest day of his life – the draft – that is only a month away. More Zoom workouts!

The 6-foot-8 former Wake Forest standout then gives his thoughts about what he can bring to the team that drafts him, the teams he could potentially fit well in, and possibly being part of the Gilas special draft.

The soft-spoken Rike also opens up about some of his hobbies – including trading NBA cards, NBA TopShot, and seltzers – before answering questions about his headline-grabbing season with the NU Bulldogs in the UAAP. 

Rike, who is often honest and outspoken, provides an overall unique take based on his experiences in the country’s basketball culture.

Early in the episode, Naveen also shares the latest news and rumors he has heard about the PBA Draft and college basketball recruitment.

Here is an excerpt from the podcast:

Naveen: I think we’re going to look back at this draft class, potentially, like we look at the 2003 Draft class with Mike Cortez and Jimmy Alapag. How does it make you feel to be part of a class that’s so deep in talent, so many potential prospects, or does it give you cause to pause given that the slots may now end up being limited?

Troy: The first thing, I’m glad to be on here, I’m just turning it into honesty hour because I’ve been in the Philippines long enough and it’s like, if you’re not going to say what you think, what you honestly feel, then what’s the point of even, I don’t know, doing anything?

It’s not like the NBA. If you’re the 2nd pick vs the 10th overall pick, you’re losing like $8 million. It’s not about all the money, but there’s scenarios where the 10th overall picks’ take-home after the season is more than the 2nd overall pick’s is. For me, what’s most important is whatever team is going to pick me is the team that wants me on their team. The fit is most important to me. 

– Rappler.com

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