NoWu Training

08/19/2026

So You Want To Be A Pro – Opportunities, Obstacles, And Options.

NoWu® recently hosted a panel seminar: So You Want To Be A Pro – Opportunities, Obstacles, And Options. Below is the YouTube link to the video:

https://www.nowunonprofit.org/beyond-the-court/

Our expert panelists shared their knowledge and experiences on relevant topics including:
• Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)
• Transfer portal and evolving college athletics landscape
• Realities of becoming a professional athlete
• Academic eligibility and character development
• Recruitment, exposure, and social media
• Mental toughness and adversity
• Parents and support systems
• Life beyond the game

NoWu® assembled an accomplished and diverse panel of speakers:

• Ricky Price — former Duke University and professional basketball player, McDonald’s All-American, author, and motivational speaker

• Will Robinson — two-time Virginia high school basketball state champion, former Chambers/Vance High School head basketball coach, USA Youth Development Team head coach, and sports industry professional

• Nikkia Smith — McDonald’s All-American nominee, former Division I basketball player, and college coach

• Omari Jordan — former NFL defensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Carolina Panthers

08/13/2026

So You Want To Be A Pro – Opportunities, Obstacles, And Options.

NoWu hosted recently a panel seminar: So You Want To Be A Pro – Opportunities, Obstacles, And Options. Below is the YouTube link to the video:

https://www.nowunonprofit.org/beyondthecourt/

Our expert panelists shared their knowledge and experiences on relevant topics including:
• Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)
• Transfer portal and evolving college athletics landscape
• Realities of becoming a professional athlete
• Academic eligibility and character development
• Recruitment, exposure, and social media
• Mental toughness and adversity
• Parents and support systems
• Life beyond the game

NoWu® assembled an accomplished and diverse panel of speakers:

• Ricky Price — former Duke University and professional basketball player, McDonald’s All-American, author, and motivational speaker

• Will Robinson — two-time Virginia high school basketball state champion, former Chambers/Vance High School head basketball coach, USA Youth Development Team head coach, and sports industry professional

• Nikkia Smith — McDonald’s All-American nominee, former Division I basketball player, and college coach

• Omari Jordan — former NFL defensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Carolina Panthers

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07/09/2026

Brooklyn continues to produce greatness! The nation’s #1 high school point guard, Deron Rippey Jr. will be showcasing his talents with Duke Basketball this season. There is little doubt he’ll one day join the legendary ranks of “Brooklyn’s Finest” alongside icons such as Lenny Wilkens, Connie Hawkins, Bernard King, Albert King, Chris Mullin, Billy Cunningham, World B. Free, Stephon Marbury, Fly Williams, and countless other basketball greats who helped define Brooklyn’s unmatched hoops legacy.

06/19/2026

We chillin’, what you doing?

06/18/2026

The Champ Is Here! The Champ Is Here!

06/15/2026

Nuff Said!

06/12/2026

NoWu: More Than Basketball - click the link below to see the full WCCB News Rising interview with NoWu on 6-11-26.

Charlotte-based nonprofit NoWu is working to empower underserved youth by connecting athletics with education and career opportunities.

06/11/2026

NoWu on the 6-11-26 WCCB News Rising segment! You can see the complete interview on the WCCB-TV website, the interview is about three minutes long with NoWu interview at 1:00:08 to 1:00:11 mark of the morning show.

05/27/2026

NoWu® Hosts ‘So You Want To Be A Pro – Opportunities, Obstacles, And Options’ Panel Seminar

This past Saturday, NoWu® (NobodyOutWorksUs®) hosted a powerful community panel seminar designed to pull back the curtain and provide honest insight into the journey of college and professional athletes — including the sacrifices, realities, preparation, and opportunities that exist both in and beyond sports.

To provide young people, families, athletes, and aspiring professionals with real access to real knowledge from individuals who have truly lived and worked within the sports industry, NoWu® assembled an accomplished and diverse panel of speakers:

• Ricky Price — former Duke University and professional basketball player, McDonald’s All-American, author, and motivational speaker

• Will Robinson — two-time Virginia high school basketball state champion, former Chambers/Vance High School head basketball coach, USA Youth Development Team head coach, and sports industry professional

• Nikkia Smith — McDonald’s All-American nominee, former Division I basketball player, and former college coach

• Omari Jordan — former NFL defensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Carolina Panthers

05/16/2026

Pressure makes diamonds. Knowledge, Skills & Hard Work make a Pro! Register here: https://www.nowunonprofit.org/events-programs-registration-form/