In this episode of SZN Opener, Rodney Rikai chats with Utah Utes basketball player Ezra Ausar about his journey from Georgia to collegiate basketball. Ezra shares how his family shaped his character, the challenges of being a young father while excelling as a student-athlete, and his transition from East Carolina to a Power 5 school. From lessons on humility to building culture in Utah, this conversation dives into resilience, personal growth, and staying true to your roots.

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