Pro Basketball, Porn Addiction, & WALKING BY FAITH w/ Patric Young | Ep 167

Patric Young is a former professional American basketball player and current ESPN college basketball analyst. Born and raised in Jacksonville Florida, Patric was recognized as a McDonald's all-American, one of the most prestigious awards for high school basketball players. He went on to play college basketball at the University of Florida under legendary coach Billy Donovan winning multiple awards, including the SEC scholar-athlete of the year from 2012 - 2014. Patric went on to play professional basketball in Europe from 2014 to 2020, beginning a new career in broadcasting starting in 2021, and is currently working as a studio host for the SEC Network's college basketball coverage at ESPN. Patric was involved in a serious car accident in Nebraska in June 2022 that left him paralyzed from the waist down, which has given him a new perspective in life. Shortly after his accident, he founded the Patric Young Foundation to aid and support others who have suffered life-changing injuries. Patric's outlook on life, positivity, gratitude, grit, and resilience have inspired many.

 

In this episode, Patric & I discuss:

- Patric's athletic upbringning and when he knew he was destined for sports greatness

 

- The intangibles that Patric saw himself and others possess that enabled them to succeed at the highest level

 

- Working with Tim Tebow

 

- Patric's lifetime struggle with pornography addiction and how it impacted his life and relationships

 

- How Patric was able to find freedom

 

- The tragic day Patric's life changed forever and what he's optimisitic about for the future

 

- And so much more

 

Connect with Patric online:

- Patric Young Foundation - https://www.py4foundation.org/

 

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patricyoung4/

 

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