Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Scoonie Penn. The college hoops legend talks about everything from his early playing days to things about Ja Morant that fans don't know. He explains what he learned while playing in AAU Tournaments against Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Vince Carter and how he found inspiration in watching Salem High School classmate Rick Brunson reach the NBA. He discusses the success he experienced at the start of his collegiate career at Boston College and details his gut-wrenching decision to transfer to Ohio State in the face of enormous pressure. The 1999 Big Ten Player of the Year tells incredible stories about his time at Ohio State, including his role in developing Michael Redd's game, reaching the Final Four after saying it would happen during Media Day, Randy Moss wearing his jersey, and which Buckeyes are the best on the golf course. He talks about getting drafted in 2000 and reveals why he chose overseas stardom over a career in the NBA. He also provides some fascinating insight on the Grizzlies, such as why Morant is far better than anyone realizes and why Taylor Jenkins is an underrated head coach.

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Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and is released on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thursday brings "Going ISO" where the guys conduct a longform interview. Past guests have included Vin Baker, Shawn Marion, Gerald Henderson, Lindsey Hunter, Kenny Anderson, Reggie Theus, Stu Jackson, Marc Jackson, Matt Walsh, Dan Dickau, Adam Morrison, Dahntay Jones, Eddie Johnson, Rex Walters, Alaa Abdelnaby, Brendan Haywood, Anthony Morrow, Don MacLean, Peter Vecsey, Kevin Willis, Ryan Hollins, Howard Beck, Jeff Pearlman, Richard Jefferson, Doug Gottlieb, Robert Sacre, John Hollinger, Butch Beard, Sam Mitchell, PJ Carlesimo, Ryen Russillo and others.

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