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Freddie Owens - Author of the Book “Echoes of Stark Park” and Former College Basketball Coach & Player - Episode 235
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- Hoop Heads
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- Apr 6, 2026
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Summary
Freddie Owens is the author of the book “Echoes of Stark Park” which tells his story of basketball, community, and faith. Owens takes readers from the heart of Milwaukee’s north side to the pressure of the Big Ten and the isolation of professional basketball overseas, revealing the lessons that shaped him far beyond the game. Freddie is a veteran NCAA Division I coach with over 20 years of NCAA Division I coaching experience, including stints at Oregon State, Iowa State, Montana and Holy Cross. As a player at Wisconsin, Owens delivered one of the most iconic shots in Badger history, a game-winning three-pointer against Tulsa to propel Wisconsin to the 2003 Sweet 16. Freddie is a 4-time NCAA Tournament Player (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) A 4-time NCAA Tournament Coach (2010, 2012, 2013, 2016) Freddie recently stepped away from the coaching profession and is currently a Health and Physical Education teacher in the Green Bay Area. On this episode Mike & Freddie discuss his journey through life and basketball as chronicled in Owens’ compelling book, “Echoes of Stark Park”, which serves as both a memoir and a legacy piece for his son. The narrative begins with Owens’ formative years in Milwaukee, where he navigated the challenges of growing up in a tough environment marked by socioeconomic struggles and familial instability. Despite these adversities, Owens was propelled by an intrinsic desire to achieve greatness, both in basketball and in life. He reflects on the influence of his father, a community figure who instilled in him the values of hard work and resilience, and he recounts how basketball became his sanctuary, allowing him to escape the harsh realities of his surroundings. Through his narrative, Owens emphasizes the importance of support systems, highlighting the…