In this episode of Beyond the Contract, I sit down with Jahenns Manigat, former Creighton player who built a 10-year professional career across Europe and Canada.

We talk about his journey from college to the pro level, what it takes to build a long career overseas, and the lessons he learned from playing in multiple countries. Jahenns shares the challenges he faced, the mindset required to stay in the game, and what separates players who last from those who don’t.

If you want to understand the reality of a long professional basketball career, this episode brings valuable insight and perspective.

In this episode of Beyond the Contract, I sit down with Marc Sonnen, my assistant coach who played professionally for two years in Germany.

We talk about his transition from college basketball to the professional level, what the process of going overseas looked like, and what his first days in Germany were really like. Marc also shares the challenges he faced during his first season, the adjustments he had to make, and the lessons that shaped his experience as a pro.

If you’ve ever thought about playing overseas or want to understand what life is really like after signing a contract, this episode gives you a real inside perspective.

Beyond the Contract is a podcast about the real journey of professional basketball. Beyond the highlights and the stats.

Hosted by Ismaël Diouf, a college basketball player who has also played in the CEBL and is pursuing a career overseas, this show features unfiltered conversations with professional players, coaches, and athletes chasing the same dream.

Each episode explores what life is really like after signing a contract. From adapting to new countries and understanding the differences between U.S. and overseas basketball, to facing challenges, making decisions, and growing through the process.

If you want honest insight into the reality of professional basketball and the path to getting there, this podcast is for you.

The real story starts after the contract.