# This 6’7” Basketball Kid Wanted to Hit, So Miami Made Him a Tight End

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Podcast: [Ibis Media](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ibis-media-7862417)
Published: 2026-07-22T17:08:49+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/college-sports-co05/episodes/This-67-Basketball-Kid-Wanted-to-Hit--So-Miami-Made-Him-a-Tight-End-e3mdlmt
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## Resource

What do you do with a 6'7" 255 pound guy who wants to hit people? Put him at Tight End.Luka Gilbert once believed basketball would be his future. Growing up in Cincinnati as one of the tallest kids in his class, Gilbert spent five years playing flag football before his mother finally allowed him to strap on the pads.In this player profile, Gilbert shares how he transformed from a skinny, basketball-focused athlete into a college tight end, the role his parents and coaches played in his journey and the moment he realized football was his calling.Gilbert also explains why Coach Cristobal’s honesty and detailed plan drew him to Miami, what made him fall in love with The U and why his competitive personality carries into everything from football to video games and even Spikeball.Sponsored by Goldentouch Barber - https://thisisgoldentouch.com/

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