After yet another hiatus, the Bruddas return with their 2020-21 basketball preview across the many Eastern NC counties they cover. NCISAA basketball is back and Wayne Country Day is once again a contender, a new kid on the block in Wayne Prep, and many more stories highlight the beginning of the season. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities’ and athletes’ stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to [email protected]. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After a brief hiatus, the Bruddas are back with special guest Chris Goodman, assistant basketball coach at Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville (and referee on the side). The three breakdown the WJG Sports Classic and talk about the many standouts from the event, how he got his start in coaching and refereeing, and plenty of other topics. You can follow Chris on all social media platforms @CoachCGoodman! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities’ and athletes’ stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to [email protected]. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 68 featured the greatest to ever play basketball at Greene Central High School: UNC Wilmington sophomore forward Imajae Dodd! Dodd talked with us about his time in Da County, transition into college basketball, his favorite memories playing prep basketball, expectations for UNCW this season and a great debate on who from the 2-5 would he choose to be on his basketball team among other topics. You can follow Imajae on Twitter @AlmightyAmir_ and on Instagram @d0dd__.  We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities’ and athletes’ stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to [email protected]. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kai and Laieke breakdown the decision North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper made and the ramifications of his choice among other topics on episode 67 of the Just Like Bruddas Podcast. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities’ and athletes’ stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to [email protected]. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Episode 66 (season two premiere), the Bruddas welcome Field of Dreams Sports Academy coach and Hertford County native Ahki Benton to the show! Coach Benton gave us the basics of post grad football from the differences to the perks, his team as a member of Hertford County's football team, semi-pro ball, and his journey through college sports and coaching among other topics. You can find him on all social media platforms @CoachAhki. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities’ and athletes’ stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to [email protected]. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this special one year anniversary Just Like Bruddas Podcast, Kai and Laieke reminisce about the 2019-20 sports year, everything that's going on currently, and a special announcement that you'll definitely want to stick around for. Thank you to the entire WJG Sports coverage area! Each and every student athlete, parent, teacher, and coach mean a lot to us for believing in us from the very beginning! You guys are the reason we do this and we thank all of y'all for rocking with us. Let's continue to grow this great platform! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities’ and athletes’ stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to [email protected]. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 64 featured former Broughton High School, Hargrave Military Academy, and Campbell University basketball player Austin Burnette! AB, who now currently serves as an assistant mens' basketball coach at the University of North Georgia, talked about the differences between Georgia and North Carolina high school basketball, how the Garner Road AAU organization helped his basketball career, his transition from Broughton to Hargrave, and some of his favorite experiences at the John Wall Holiday Invitational among other topics. You can follow coach Burnette on Twitter @CoachABurn. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities’ and athletes’ stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to [email protected]. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 63 featured the all time leading scorer in the history of Clayton High School girls basketball, Asia Todd! Todd made national news this week when she announced her transfer from Liberty University in a decision that was bigger than basketball. She explained the choice she made, when a decision will be made on her next destination, adjusting to the college game, and the story of the infamous playoff game in which she was double teamed the entire second half (EVEN WHEN SHE DIDN'T HAVE THE BALL!). You can follow Asia on Twitter @HoopersGalore_! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities’ and athletes’ stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to [email protected]. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 62 features Washington head mens' basketball coach David Allewalt. The Bruddas and David discuss his beginnings in Maryland, transition to North Carolina high school ball, his excellent tenure at Ocracoke, a recap of the Pam Pack's 2019-20 season, the 252 vs. 919 Winter Classic that'll be taking place next January, and plenty of other topics. You can follow coach Allewalt @DAllewalt and @PamPackMBB for updates on Washington Pam Pack basketball! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities’ and athletes’ stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to [email protected]. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 61 featured Johnston County-based videographer Brandon Corbitt! The Bruddas asked Brandon about his beginnings around the area, what got him into sports and videography, his time at the various high schools he went to, the sports he played during those times, and plenty of other great topics. You can follow Brandon on Instagram @CorbssProduction and subscribe to his YouTube channel! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities’ and athletes’ stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to [email protected]. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app