# Summer Tour Edition: Brooks Savage and ETSU's Master Plan

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Podcast: [SoCon Fast Break](https://stenobird.com/podcast/socon-fast-break-7564186)
Published: 2026-06-29T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://socon-fast-break.captivate.fm/episode/summer-tour-series-brooks-savage-and-etsus-master-plan
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## Resource

The 2026 Ingles Fast Break Summer Tour kicks off in Johnson City! ETSU Head Coach Brooks Savage and senior guard Maki Johnson discuss the Bucs' plan for the 2026 season. Coach Savage holds nothing back — from his brutal offseason self-critique to the "Illusion of Choice" mentality borrowed from Nick Saban. Plus, Maki Johnson opens up about his maturation, his faith, and why he's all-in on carrying Coach Savage's culture to the new roster. In This Episode: Brooks Savage's offseason self-critique: "I felt like I failed" The Nick Saban "Illusion of Choice" philosophy and how it shapes ETSU's culture Maki Johnson on his growth, faith, and leadership role as a senior Roster breakdown — portal additions, depth, and team culture The emotional toll of ETSU's Asheville tournament run and what's next Presented by Ingles Markets

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