Larry O'Bannon Jr.

Family Man 1st | 🏀 Junkie | 🎓Louisville Alum | 🙌🏾A Servant To Others | Host of @ThePPUPodcast - Link ⬇️

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23 years. One program. One incredible perspective. 🔴⚫

Why has Arthur Albiero stayed at Louisville while building one of the nation’s premier swimming and diving programs?

“The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. And if it is, it’s being fertilized with BS.” 💯

Coach Albiero also shared one of the funniest moments from the interview:

“I told Jeff Walz, if this was girls basketball, I’d have a statue by now.” 😂

He followed it up by pointing out that his women’s swimming program has finished in the NCAA Top 8 in 11 of the last 12 seasons.

This conversation is about much more than swimming. It’s about loyalty, leadership, building a championship culture, and what it takes to sustain excellence for more than two decades.

Watch the full episode now on YouTube. 🎥

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Olympians aren’t just born—they’re developed. 🥇

Coach Arthur Albiero shares what made Mallory Comerford one of the greatest swimmers in Louisville history and what separated her from everyone else.

Building champions takes more than talent—it takes trust, consistency, and an elite standard every single day.

🎥 Watch the full episode of The Player’s Perspective Uncensored with Coach Arthur Albiero on YouTube now. 🔴⚫

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You never know what someone is carrying behind the scenes.

In this episode of The Player’s Perspective Uncensored with Larry O’Bannon, Twany Beckham opens up about one of the darkest seasons of his life.

After suffering another injury that changed the course of his basketball career, Twany says he continued showing up for his teammates every day. But behind closed doors, he was battling depression, spending countless nights alone in his dorm room trying to make sense of it all.

Then one conversation with his uncle changed everything.

Twany shares how taking a step into church gave him a renewed sense of purpose, peace, and direction—helping turn one of the lowest points of his life into the foundation for the man he’s become today.

This is a conversation that goes far beyond basketball.

Watch the full episode of The Player’s Perspective Uncensored with Larry O’Bannon on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🎙️

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What really went on behind the scenes during Kentucky-Louisville rivalry week? 👀

This week on The Player’s Perspective Uncensored with Larry O’Bannon, Twany Beckham pulls back the curtain on the practices leading up to one of college basketball’s greatest rivalries.

He shares how Coach Cal had players putting on boxing gloves to prepare for Louisville and why he was told to make life as difficult as possible for the Wildcats’ starting lineup. Twany also opens up about the toughest practice of his career following Kentucky’s heartbreaking buzzer-beater loss at Indiana.

It’s the kind of behind-the-scenes insight you rarely hear.

Watch the full episode now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🎙️🔥

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A must listen🔥

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National Champion. 🏆 Author. 📖 TBT’s La Familia General Manager. Director of Business Development at Bespoken Spirits. 502’s own.

This week on The Player’s Perspective Uncensored with Larry O’Bannon, 🔵⚪️Twany Beckham crosses enemy territory ⚫️🔴 for a conversation you don’t want to miss. 👀

The guys chop it up about one of college basketball’s greatest rivalries, even making a bet on this year’s Louisville-Kentucky game—the loser owes the winner 50 push-ups. 💪🏾

Twany also reflects on sharing the court with @antdavis23 , @michael_kidd_gilchrist09 , @marquisteague12 , and a loaded Kentucky roster, while opening up about embracing a different role than he originally envisioned and turning those relationships into opportunities beyond basketball.

He also shares powerful stories about his mother’s impact, growing up in one of Louisville’s toughest housing projects, and why giving back to the next generation means so much to him.

It’s an honest conversation about basketball, business, leadership, community, and life.

Full episode drops tonight at midnight. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🎙️🔥

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Love my dawg! 🫡🙌🏾

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Had to give my brother @LarryOBannon his flowers. Everyone who knew how smart I was always told me to connect with him. He was the athlete moving how I envisioned myself moving. Blessed to call him a brother 🤞🏽🙏🏽

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Money talks. So does mentorship. 💰🏀

On this episode of The Player’s Perspective Uncensored, Larry O’Bannon shares one of the most valuable lessons he ever learned from Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino, and it had nothing to do with basketball.

As Larry prepared to begin his professional career, Pitino stressed the importance of understanding money, investing in the stock market, and making smart financial decisions so he’d be set long after his playing days were over.

Chris Puffer builds on that conversation by breaking down the Rule of 72, a simple investing principle that shows how long it takes your money to double based on your rate of return.

This is bigger than basketball. It’s about building generational wealth.

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube or 🎧 listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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The baton gets passed. The mindset has to be passed too.

On this episode of The Player’s Perspective Uncensored, Chris Puffer breaks down why generational wealth isn’t just about leaving money behind. It’s about passing down the discipline, sacrifice, education, and mindset it took to build it in the first place.

As Chris explains, the first generation creates it. The second generation witnesses the sacrifice. By the third generation, if the lessons aren’t passed down, the wealth often disappears.

This conversation goes far beyond finances. It’s about building a legacy that lasts.

Watch the full episode with Chris Puffer on The Player’s Perspective Uncensored with Larry O’Bannon.

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In this clip from the latest episode of The Player’s Perspective Uncensored with Larry O’Bannon , L.O. sits down with Louisville soccer alum, former UofL Alumni Association leader, and Creative Capital Group executive Chris Puffer.

Puffer reflects on his lifelong friendship with the late Louisville legend Felton Spencer, sharing stories that date back to their childhood. He talks about Spencer’s incredible growth spurt, how his mother had him take ballet to improve his agility, and the journey that led him to become one of the greatest players in Louisville basketball history.

From dominating the paint for the Cardinals to being selected No. 6 overall in the 1990 NBA Draft, Spencer’s impact on the game and the city of Louisville will never be forgotten.

Watch the full episode now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🔴⚫️

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CFP EXPECTATIONS 👀

Can Louisville make the College Football Playoff?

On this week’s Player’s Perspective Uncensored with Larry O’ Bannon, Chris Puffer believes the opportunity is there.

He explains why he thinks this is the first season Jeff Brohm can truly utilize his full toolbox of weapons, praises the impact of Isaac Brown, has confidence in Louisville’s defense, and believes the Cardinals have what it takes to finish as a Top 15 team in the country.

Do you agree with his CFP expectations for Louisville this season? 👇🏾

Watch The Full Episode Now On YouTube!

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This week on Player’s Perspective Uncensored with Larry O’Bannon, former Louisville soccer standout and Louisville businessman Chris Puffer joins the show for a conversation that goes well beyond sports.

The two discuss the current state of Louisville athletics, Puffer’s playing days at UofL, stories about Cardinals legend Felton Spencer, and the relationships that helped shape his journey.

As the head of the Advanced Planning Unit at Creative Capital Group, Puffer shares practical financial advice, the importance of building generational wealth, and why passing knowledge down matters just as much as building it.

A conversation on sports, business, leadership, and creating a legacy that lasts beyond the game.

🎙️ New episode drops tonight at midnight.

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🏀 Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg takes a trip down memory lane.

On this episode of The Player’s Perspective Uncensored with Larry O’ Bannon, the Ballard High School graduate reflects on growing up in Louisville and watching some of Kentucky’s greatest high school basketball stars.

From ballardbruinbasketball legend, Tennessee All-American, and NBA standout Allan Houston , to the legendary battles with Kentucky icon Richie Farmer, Greenberg shares what those moments meant to him as a young basketball fan.

He also gives flowers to 502’s own Dejuan Wheat , recalling just how special he was before becoming a Louisville Cardinals legend.

🎙️ Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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🎙️ What was it like to be on campus during the Fab Five era?

On the latest episode of The Player’s Perspective Uncensored, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg takes us back to his days as a student at Michigan when one of the most influential teams in college basketball history changed the game forever.

Greenberg reflects on the culture, swagger, and impact of the Fab Five:

Jalen Rose (@JalenRose )
Chris Webber (@realchriswebber )
Juwan Howard (@JuwanHoward )
Ray Jackson
Jimmy King (@jimmyking24)

He also shares the story of knocking down a half-court shot during Michigan’s Midnight Madness to win free pizza for a year (one pizza every month 🍕😂).

And if that wasn’t enough, he talks about being on campus when Michigan football legend Desmond Howard (@DesmondHoward ) struck the iconic Heisman pose that became one of the most memorable moments in college football history.

This is a fun trip through sports history you don’t want to miss.

🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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One memory. One arena. A lifetime of Louisville Basketball.

On this episode of The Player’s Perspective Uncensored, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg takes us back to his childhood memories inside Freedom Hall and explains why the building will always hold a special place in his heart.

From the smell of the popcorn and the roar of Card Nation to the unforgettable atmosphere on game day, Greenberg reflects on what made Freedom Hall so special. He also shares his memories of Louisville’s final game there against Syracuse and why that moment meant so much to the city, the program, and the kid in him who grew up cheering on the Cards alongside his dad.

🎙️ Watch the full episode now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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@CoachMaysHIES @35KYSportsMedia @LouisvilleMayor @ThePPUpodcast Coach!! We working bro! Got to call you and catch up 🫡

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Some conversations go beyond sports, but they’re still rooted in what makes Louisville special.

We welcomed one of 502’s own to The Player’s Perspective Uncensored with Larry O’Bannon.

Ballard High School alum. University of Michigan graduate. Harvard Law School graduate. Entrepreneur. One of the minds behind 21c Museum Hotels. Co-owner of Ohio Valley Wrestling. Lifelong Louisville Cardinals fan. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.

Mayor Greenberg sat down with the guys for a conversation that covered much more than politics. He shares what it was like watching Louisville legend DeJuan Wheat dominate during his high school days, reflects on his time at Michigan during the Fab Five era and while Desmond Howard was making history, talks about growing up as a Louisville Cardinals fan, and discusses what it takes to lead one of the greatest cities in America.

Whether you’re a sports fan, a Louisville native, or someone who simply enjoys hearing meaningful conversations from influential people in our city, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🎙️ The Player’s Perspective Uncensored with Larry O’Bannon premieres at midnight!

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👀 WHO’S IN YOUR LOUISVILLE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOP 5 OF ALL TIME? 🐐

On the latest episode of The Player’s Perspective Uncensored, 502’s own Tia Gibbs joins Larry O’Bannon to tackle one of the toughest debates in Louisville basketball history.

From Angel McCoughtry, Shoni Schimmel, Asia Durr, Sarah Nord, Dana Evans, Monique Reid, Mykeshia Allen-Hill, Jazz Covington, Nita Slaughter, Joan Burks, Valerie Owens and more, Tia breaks down the legends who built Louisville Women’s Basketball into what it is today.

👇 Now it’s your turn.

Who are YOUR TOP FIVE Louisville women’s basketball players OF ALL TIME?

Watch the full episode now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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@JonBKlein That place is dangerous

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The croissant breakfast sandwich at Crust & Crumb is top tier 🔥

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🏀 502’s own Tia Gibbs knows exactly what makes Jeff Walz special.

On the latest episode of The Player’s Perspective Uncensored with Larry O’Bannon, the former Louisville standout reflects on her time playing for the legendary Cardinals coach.

Tia says Coach Walz is much more than a basketball coach. While he demands a lot from his players, he also pours into them as people, creating a family atmosphere where his players feel loved, supported, and cared for long after the final buzzer.

“He’ll be hard on you, but he’ll love on you just as hard.”

It’s a great look into the culture that has helped make Louisville Women’s Basketball one of the premier programs in the country.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🔴⚫️