Episode 4: Finding your Identity with Rodney Pyror

In this episode of the Student of The Game podcast, host Brad Noll speaks with Rodney Pryor, former Georgetown Hoya, NCAA Slam Dunk Champion, and Founder of Identity Made. Rodney shares his journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming a professional basketball player. He discusses the importance of character and identity in sports and how it translates to life off the court. Listen this week as Pryor also talks about his new venture, Identity Made, an apparel brand aimed at athletes, and his mission to inspire and empower young athletes to find their purpose beyond the game.

Guest Bio: Rodney Pryor is a high-level athlete and keynote speaker on the topics of performing through character, skill set & mindset transition, and identity. A 2x member of Team USA 3x3 Fiba player, 6x NBA G League player, 2017 College Slam dunk champ, Leading scorer for the Georgetown Hoya’s, Big East Conference 2nd leading scorer, 1000 point scorer in 2 years in division 1 at Robert Morris, over 1600 points in 3 years in Division 1. Rising entrepreneur, husband to Ariel Pryor, and father to Sebastian. Born and raised north of Chicago in Evanston. 

“I needed a sports brand that not only inspired my performance but also my identity.”

My journey through trauma, 4 injuries, all the way to Georgetown University and the NBA G League helped me create a sports brand to help athletes maximize their identity in sports, apart from sports and cultural burdens in order to be seen, heard, and valued through their character.