George Mason guard and lockdown defender Jared Billups

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George Mason guard Jared Billups (@jaredbillups1_) joins the show. Billups, a Waldorf native, is averaging 5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and .8 steals but his impact goes far beyond the box score. He fills us in on what it's like to take on the toughest offensive match-ups on the perimeter, making life tough on opponents, providing leadership, and doing whatever his team needs to win. Billups talks about his role on the team, helping out his teammates, playing for coach Tony Skinn, why he chose George Mason, and helps preview their match-up with #16 ranked Dayton at home on 2/21. He also shares some hidden talents like playing piano and chess, his post-college aspirations, and the toughest players he's ever matched up with from the DMV. Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Ad reads 1:15 - Billups describes his game 2:49 - Jared’s approach to defending certain opponents 3:43 - Billups speaks on being called the “Captain America” of the team 4:35 - Coach’s confidence in Billups 5:02 - “He could’ve told me to stop shooting, but he never did that.” - Billups on Coach Skinn 5:41 - Billups on the George Mason fanbase at home games: “I couldn’t ask for anything better honestly.” 6:11 - What’s it like for Jared to be playing in the DMV again? 7:21 - Relationship with Coach Skinn & Assistant Coach Louis Hinnant 7:49 - Billups’ role as a key initiator & how Coach Skinn has influenced him in his position 9:18 - Thoughts on upcoming No. 16 Dayton game: “We’re gonna be ready to play, and I think they will be, too.” - Billups 11:00 - Billups’ favorites & hidden skills off the court 13:37 - Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 14:05 - Is the DMV the best area for basketball in the country? 14:15 - Thoughts on the toughest player in the DMV for Billups to guard 15:20 - Jared’s shoutouts