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On this episode we bring on another NBA legend, Pappy Owens!

Horace “Pappy” Owens is an American basketball coach and former standout player from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A McDonald’s All-American in 1979 and a star at the University of Rhode Island, Owens ranks among the Rams’ all-time scoring leaders and was selected in the 1983 NBA Draft. After a successful playing career, he turned to coaching and spent many years as an assistant at La Salle University, where he helped develop talent and build competitive teams. As of 2025, Owens is an assistant coach for the Delaware State Hornets men’s basketball team in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, bringing his deep basketball knowledge and Philadelphia basketball roots to the program.

Welcome to the Check Game Podcast, hosted by Alvin Williams — former NBA guard, Villanova standout, and long-time member of the Toronto Raptors, where he played eight seasons and helped lead the team to its first-ever playoff series victory in 2001. Known for his clutch performances, gritty defense, and leadership on and off the court, Williams has transitioned into broadcasting and mentorship, continuing to make an impact in the game of basketball.

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Kerry Kittles is a former NBA shooting guard best known for his elite scoring, smooth style of play, and college stardom at Villanova University. Born June 12, 1974, he became one of Villanova’s all-time greats — earning Consensus All-American honors and graduating as the school’s all-time leading scorer at the time.

He was selected 8th overall in the 1996 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets, where he played the majority of his career. Kittles was a key starter on the Nets teams that reached the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003, known for his shooting, slashing ability, defense, and high basketball IQ. He later played briefly for the Los Angeles Clippers before retiring from the NBA in 2005.

After his playing career, Kittles worked in various roles, including player development and coaching, serving as an assistant coach at Princeton University from 2016–2018.

Welcome to the Check Game Podcast, hosted by Alvin Williams — former NBA guard, Villanova standout, and long-time member of the Toronto Raptors, where he played eight seasons and helped lead the team to its first-ever playoff series victory in 2001. Known for his clutch performances, gritty defense, and leadership on and off the court, Williams has transitioned into broadcasting and mentorship, continuing to make an impact in the game of basketball.

The Check Game Podcast is more than just sports commentary — it’s a space for reflection, storytelling, and lessons that extend beyond the game.

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