There’s a reason so many people fall in love with basketball — anything can happen.

Buzzer beaters. Huge comebacks. Underdog wins. Cinderella stories that flip a season on its head. And yet, despite all the proof this game gives us, belief is often the first thing players and teams lose when results don’t go their way. In this episode, we explore the underestimated power of hope and belief in basketball — why momentum usually starts before the wins do, and how staying relentless can change everything, even when the ladder says otherwise.

🎙️ Episode 32: The Underestimated Power of Hope & Belief in Basketball

Release Date: December 18, 2025

Episode Type: Solo / Teaching

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• Why belief often comes before momentum — and how losing hope too early quietly ends seasons
• How basketball rewards relentless players and teams, even when results lag behind effort
• The mindset shift that keeps comeback stories alive, from buzzer beaters to late-season surges
• Why protecting belief matters despite disappointment

“Basketball always leaves room for anything to happen — but belief is what keeps the door open.”

– Teige Morrell

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• 🎙️ Ep. 29 - Process-Oriented Thinking: The Mindset Shift Every Young Athlete Needs & How It Still Shapes My Game
• 🎙️ Ep. 23 - When a Coach Affects Your Confidence: Insight from a Pro Coach (Part 1)

Reach out any time: teige@proballbuddy.com or tag me on Instagram @proballbuddy when you’re listening. I love hearing your takeaways and stories! 💬

Share this episode with a teammate, player, or parent who needs a reminder to stay hopeful, relentless, and locked into the bigger picture — especially heading into the Christmas break.

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