A show about what it's really like to be an international professional athlete. Pro basketball player Jori Davis interviews current and former athletes and those who work with them to share their truths about their lives and careers. Authentic and raw, each episode will feature athlete to athlete conversations about their highs, lows, successes, failures, insecurities, hopes and challenges. Unguarded is brought to you by Wevolv. Produced and edited by Víctor Revenga.
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In this episode of Unguarded, host Jori Davis sits down with Raffaella Masciadri, one of the most decorated athletes in Italian basketball history. Over two decades on the court, Raffaella collected fifteen Italian titles, captained Famila Basket Schio for nine years, was named Player of the Decade for 2000–2010, and earned 203 caps with the Italian national team. She also spent three seasons in…
In this episode of Unguarded, we sit down with pro overseas veteran Skylar Spencer, whose journey through more than 10 countries has shown him every side of the game. From going undrafted to navigating the uncertainty of rookie-year life overseas. The conversation dives into the realities athletes face behind the scenes: getting cut, changing representation, dealing with misinformation before…
In this episode of Unguarded , host Jori Davis is joined by Anže Kos , a former professional basketball player whose seven-year career took him across France, Sweden, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Austria, Norway, and China. Life overseas exposed him to the realities many athletes face but few openly discuss: uncertainty, short-term contracts, constant transition, and the mental weight that…
In this episode of Unguarded, Jori Davis sits down with Yoann Cabioc'h WNBA champion and now head coach of LDLC ASVEL Féminin, for a rare look at the game through the eyes of a coach shaped by both European basketball and the highest level of the women’s game in the world. Joined by WEVOLV Co-Founder and pro player Julie Wojta , the conversation follows Yoann’s transition from player to coach and…
In this episode of UNGUARDED, we sit down with Aleksa Gulbe — European pro from Latvia, Indiana University standout, and emerging voice in women’s basketball.Aleksa opens up about her journey from college hoops in the U.S. to the challenges of carving out a professional career overseas. She reflects on cultural adjustments, the mental toll of transitions, and the growth that comes from navigating…
In this episode of UNGUARDED, we sit down with Mike Fingado — NFL agent, sports tech professional, and former college athlete — to unpack the changing landscape of athlete representation. From his journey through big tech and entrepreneurship to earning his NFLPA certification, Mike brings a unique vantage point on the evolving role of agents in modern sports. We dive into the rise of NIL, the…
In this episode of UNGUARDED , we sit down with Sinan Güler former captain of Galatasaray’s Eurocup-winning team, Silver Medalist with the Turkish National Team, and co-founder of Güler Legacy. Sinan opens up about the evolution of his identity from elite athlete to purpose-driven entrepreneur and mentor. From navigating the emotions of a long career to stepping into the unknown after retirement,…
This Unguarded episode features Scootie Randall , a former Temple University standout now a seasoned professional in Japan. Scootie takes us inside his journey to the international stage, shedding light on the realities of playing in Asia and the lessons he's learned along the way. From navigating the jump from college to the pros to adjusting to cultural differences in Japanese basketball,…
In this episode of Unguarded, we sit down with Kristy Gale , a trailblazer in sports technology law and a leading authority on athlete data rights. As the CEO of HONOR Data Rights Management and President of Sports Data Strategies, Kristy has dedicated her career to helping athletes, entertainers, and consumers navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of biometric data protection. With the rise of…
Lauren Neaves Kicks Off the 2025 Season of UNGUARDED Lauren Neaves, a former 6-year professional basketball player in France and now a licensed agent for GAgency Women, joins host Jori Davis to share her journey from the court to representing players. In this insightful episode, Lauren reflects on her time as a student-athlete at Rice University, rookie challenges, and the experiences that shaped…
