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ESPN basketball analyst and international draft expert Fran Fraschilla joins host Pat Price in today's episode. It's a lively discussion covering Fraschilla's love for the sport, particularly the influences that international basketball has made on the U.S. game.  After a successful coaching career with stops at Manhattan, St. John's and New Mexico, Fraschilla has spent the last 17 seasons on the more comfortable side of the court, as a talented announcer on the ESPN broadcasts.  His in-game analysis has made him one of the top announcers in the sport.  His niche with ESPN was serendipitous, as he was asked to be the lead international analyst for the NBA draft.  This proved to be a great fit, as his genuine interest in the sport fueled his research in both the international players and the FIBA style of play in general.He discusses fine details of the game, and how the FIBA style has become so influential in the modern USA game.  He also offers career advice to young professional players and coaches, and the responsibilities they have as international travelers.  We finish with a discussion on his evolving point of view on the NCAA  NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) issues with elite players. Thanks again for listening!