You Haven't Seen Nothing Yet with Wali Hepburn

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Former Lock Haven University shooting guard Wali Hepburn joins us to discuss his experiences growing up in South Philadelphia. He describes the different dynamics of his upbringing between his parents’ separate households. From an early age Wali had an above average feel for the game, allowing him to play in higher age groups in organized basketball. These advantages helped him to play with his older brother, who was his inspiration to play the game. Wali attended St. John Neumann-Maria Goretti High School, a school flourishing into a powerhouse filled with many Division 1 Basketball players. Due to the competitive environment, Wali would have to adjust to not being a starter. During his high-school career he was a starter player for just one game (senior night); because of this college offers were minimal, changing his basketball future. He eventually attended Shippensburg University, where the lack of playing time started to affect his academics leading to his dismissal from the university. After taking some time away from the game, he suffered a tragic loss; one of his childhood best friends to street violence. This pushed Wali to enroll into school, attending Lock Haven University. At Lock Haven, he became one of the best players in the school’s history. Wali scored over 1,600 points, leading them to their first winning season in 20 years. Wali also won conference player of the year and many other accolades. Finally given the ability to showcase the talents he always possessed, Wali would graduate from Lock Haven embarking on his pro basketball career. A true underdog story, enjoy the journey.