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Samson Johnson on the G League Grind, UConn Battles & Life After College Hoops
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- Jan 28, 2026
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- 1290
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Summary
Send us Fan Mail Former UConn big man Samson Johnson joins the podcast to talk about his transition from Storrs to the G League with the Noblesville Boom. Samson breaks down the biggest differences between college basketball and the pro game, the toughest part of adjusting to G League life, and what surprised him most about being a professional. We also dive deep into his UConn days — first impressions of practice, battling elite bigs like Donovan Clingan, Adama Sanogo, and Tarris Reed,...