How Are You Wired? Podcast - Andy Wessman, South Florida Men's Basketball, Associate GM

In this episode, Coach Willis and Coach Teeden sit down with Andy Wessman, Associate General Manager for University of South Florida Men’s Basketball. Andy shares his unique journey through college basketball, from starting as a student manager at DePauw University to working in basketball operations, spending two years as a graduate assistant at BYU, and now serving in the front office at USF.

Andy discusses what it takes to build a career in college basketball, including the importance of earning trust, finding ways to add value, building relationships, and embracing the work that often happens behind the scenes. He also shares lessons from his experiences at DePauw, ProMondo Sports, BYU, and South Florida.

The conversation dives into recruiting, player evaluation, roster building, the transfer portal, and the evolving role of a college basketball general manager. Andy explains how he evaluates talent, what he looks for beyond basketball ability, and how coaches and front-office personnel can work together to build successful programs.

Andy also offers advice for young coaches, managers, and aspiring basketball professionals looking to break into the college game and build a career from the ground up.

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Hosts

Joe Willis – Plant High School Basketball
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Billy Teeden – Florida College Basketball
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