Schea Cotton was a legend before social media—so dominant writers called him a “man-child.” By 15, he was the most feared high-school hooper in America… then he vanished from the headlines. In this raw conversation, Schea opens up about the real story: the pressure on prodigies, NCAA turmoil, undrafted heartbreak, a decade overseas, and the mental health battle that followed.

We get into faith, resilience, and why the middle of the story—where no one’s watching—decides your life. Schea breaks down today’s youth-sports machine (NIL, portals, vultures), the role parents play in building or breaking foundations, and the non-negotiables he coaches: discipline, humility, and accountability.

Now through his Academy of Ideas and the Manchild movement, he’s turning his experience into a blueprint for the next generation—so gifted kids become grounded adults. If you’ve ever carried expectations that felt heavier than your talent, this one will hit home.

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