The 2026 Ingles SoCon Fast Break Summer Tour heads into the mountains of Cullowhee, NC! Western Carolina Head Coach Tim Craft and sophomore Samuel Dada break down the culture, work ethic, and relentless commitment driving the Catamounts into the upcoming season.

Coach Craft opens up about his personal coaching evolution—from starting as a Florida baseball manager to navigating the modern transfer portal era—and finding deeper purpose off the court through foster care and adoption advocacy.

In This Episode:

• "We're Going To Give You Everything We Got" — Coach Craft outlines the non-negotiable standard for Catamount basketball and leading by example.
• Navigating the Modern Portal Era — Reframing player movement, balancing high school recruiting, and maximizing player impact.
• Faith, Perspective & Leadership Evolution — Lessons from morning routines, handling high-stakes pressure, and processing SoCon Tournament heartbreak.
• 2026 Catamount Preview — What to expect from WCU’s physical style, defensive emphasis, and analytical approach in a tough SoCon landscape.
• Off-Court Purpose — Coach Craft's passion and commitment to foster care and adoption advocacy.

Presented by Ingles Markets