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Dec 24, 2019

This week, Court-side Moms hosts Lisa Green, mother of Isaiah Austin, an NBA first round prospect who days before the 2014 draft was diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome, a rare disorder affecting his heart and instantly ending his NBA dream. In this very moving and inspiring episode we hear about this remarkable 7’1” AAU...


Dec 10, 2019

Court-side Moms where host, Wendy Sparks, had the opportunity to talk with Charmaine Marcial, mother of Canadian born British Basketball League star Nick Lewis of the Sheffield Sharks.  At age seven his talent was obvious but Nick’s story is not the usual road to the NBA.  From the beginning, Nick’s dream...


Nov 26, 2019

Court-side Moms, host Wendy Sparks chats with Georgia Mitrou, mother of Canadian NBA star Naz Mitrou-Long who is on a two way contract with the Indiana Pacers. As a young boy playing basketball against boys twice his size, his parents saw his talent and gave Naz the opportunity to see what might happen.  What...


Nov 12, 2019

Court-side Moms, Wendy hosts Monica Baldwin, mother of Vanderbilt star and current EuroLeague guard Wade Baldwin IV.  Monica, a former FBI agent, shares her experiences and insights from the time Wade was a child playing at the local YMCA to NBA draft night - the emotion of seeing her son on the draft stage – waiting...


Oct 29, 2019

Court-side Moms comes live from Centre Court at Amway Centre, home of the Orlando Magic.  Today, host Wendy Sparks interviews Shelly Davis Gordon, mother of the Magic’s Aaron Gordon, along with Aaron’s sister, Elise Gordon who plays the important role of his brand manager and agent. Hear Shelly share stories of her...