The Great Change goes 1 on 1 with: Jarron Crump

Hello valued readers!

Today we will be sharing our one on one interview with Jarron Crump about his new shoe deal and his what his basketball career holds next, check it out below!

The Great Change: Hey Jarron! Congratulations on your new show deal, in a few words describe what this milestone means to your career and the #HardWorkNFaithNGod movement:

J. Crump: First off a special thanks/shoutout to Donovan Bridgeforth and The Great Change for following and supporting my career. Also, I purchased the last piece of material you released, it was amazing; more blessings for your future endevors. This shoe deal was nothing but a blessing. Growing up it was always a dream, so I was happy to see the hard work make that come true.

The Great Change: What are the upsides of the shoes that you are endorsing?

J. Crump: The upside of the shoe I'm endorsing is there are a few featured NBA guys already signed to the brand and I have the opportunity to soon be the next big thing from the overseas side.

The Great Change: Where can fans and supporting hoopers go on-line to order the Peak Indonesia XTRA LITE hoop shoes and support?

J. Crump: Right now, I suggest fans follow my Official Instagram page @jarroncrump it's the best way to hear what moves I'm making, where to watch my games, videos and pick up merchandise.

The Great Change: What are a few goals you, as an professional athlete, have for yourself and team next season, on and off the floor?

J. Crump: Next season of course one of my goals is to win a championship, I have not done that yet. Individually I would like to make the all star game again, lead the league in assist and keep running my kids camps!

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Devonta Abron pens professional contract: Interview

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Today, we would like to share with you some exciting news about a dear friend of The Great Change who is succeeding in obtaining their dreams of being a professional athlete. Devonta Abron, standing 6'8 and weighing in at 255 lbs, is not new to the spotlight that comes with being a well known athlete and hoop star. Devonta received a high recruitment as a forward out of his high school in Seagoville, Texas, while playing with one of the nation's elite AAU teams, Dallas Mustangs. His talented play landed him a scholarship that set Abron up for a solid college basketball career for both Arkansas Razorbacks and Texas Christian University Horn Frogs men's basketball programs. The professional level is the next feat on Abron's list. Devonta has accepted the chance to play in Austria and bring his talents to a professional ball club. We got the chance to talk with Abron's about this experience. Our conversation is below, enjoy!

The Great Change: How excited are you about the opportunity to play basketball professionally?

D. Abron: I am more than excited about playing on the next level. Its a dream come true for me. This is a lot more to come.

The Great Change: What is your biggest focus going into this opportunity?

D. Abron: My biggest focus going over there is getting better and getting the job done. I now have a job that I'm getting paid for and it will bring more of the beast mode out of me because I will be hungry to succeed to get to the top.

The Great Change: Who would you like to thank for helping support you and your success thus far?

D. Abron: I would like to thank everyone that has been in my corner and never doubted me about making it in life. It has been my haters that motivated me to get this way and because of them I am hungry to show everyone why I'm here.

The Great Change: What advice do you have to college athlete who wish to take their talents to the professional level?

D. Abron: I want to say to the college athletes that anything is possible. Always follow your dreams and don't let anyone tell you that you can't. There will be people in the same boat as you that are your friend but don't want you to be better then them but you just have to stay focus and strive for greatness.

Professional Athlete Spotlight: Brandon Jefferson

Hello valued readers! Today we would like to share with you the interview we got to have with the point guard of the KTP Basket team that is based in Finland. Brandon Jefferson is a native of the United States of America and is going to enlighten us on his experience playing professional basketball in a foreign country. 

Enjoy!

The Great Change: What were your expectations and goals coming into this season playing in the Korisliiga Basketball League?

B. Jefferson: I always had high expectations. That is because I put in the work to get to this point. I was very excited and blessed to get this opportunity. Our goal as a team was to win the championship and improve each and everyday. Also, I wanted to learn the European style of play. 

The Great Change: How hard or easy was the adjustment to Finland?

B. Jefferson: It was a smooth transition, but like anything you do, there will be ups and downs. The players are more physical overseas than the United States. I was blessed to have players and a coaching staff that believed in me.

The Great Change: Describe your experience playing for KTP Basket?

B. Jefferson: I played for KTP Basket in Kotks, Finland, which is an hour away from Helsinki, Finland, the capital of Finland. The fans were amazing and really supported the club. I had great people around me that helped with my transition. Almost everyone spoke English. I am very blessed to have played with a well known club in Finland.

The Great Change: How is the European game play different than the game play here in the states?

B. Jefferson: The game play is more physical overseas. There are not a lot of isolation moments or one on one situations in the game play overseas. The game is more fluid and everyone is skilled. The fans are crazy as well.

The Great Change: What advice would you give to a young athlete looking to reach the professional level?

B. Jefferson: Keep God first and continue to work hard day in and day out. Do not let anyone tell you what you cannot do. Keep people around you that have the same goals as you and want to see you succeed.

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