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In this episode of At the Hashmark, longtime ACC official and administrator Bryan Kersey takes listeners behind the stripes to share the human side of officiating at the highest level of college basketball.

From his earliest memories of the game growing up in Virginia under the influence of a referee father, Bryan traces the moments that pulled him from observer to participant, and eventually to one of the most respected officials in the sport. He reflects on the nerves and preparation before his first college games, the unforgettable atmospheres that define big nights in packed arenas, and the internal discipline required to process noise, emotion, and pressure in real time.

Bryan also opens up about the mental toughness of officiating, the lessons learned from working alongside legendary coaches and players, and the transition from on-court official to mentor and coordinator. It’s a thoughtful, revealing conversation about judgment, resilience, and the lifelong relationships built through basketball—told from a perspective fans rarely get to hear.

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Step into a globe-trotting basketball life with Florida’s head coach as he reflects on the forces that shaped him—from full-tilt teenage days at Sunnyslope High to a career that has zigzagged across states, countries, and cultures.

In this conversation, he opens the door to the origins of his coaching voice, the art of honoring tradition while forging a fresh identity, and the delicate craft of building trust inside deeply rooted programs. He speaks candidly about the pressures of chasing championships, the grounding power of family, and the lessons he hopes to leave with both his players and his children. It’s a thoughtful, wide-ranging look at the person behind the sideline presence—and the journey that made him.

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In this episode, we sit down with longtime Bellarmine coach Scotty Davenport to trace the arc of a life shaped by Louisville’s energy—Derby mornings just down the street, a mother whose strength set his course, early mentors who sharpened his curiosity for the game, and the inspiration of a young Cassius Clay rising from the same hometown streets.

We explore how intellect became his edge as a high-school player, why the University of Louisville felt like the natural next step, and how he walked from graduation straight into coaching. Along the way, Coach reflects on the city’s competitive spirit, the meaning of “home” after decades rooted in one community, and—fittingly—what Kentucky Derby horse name would capture his basketball journey.