Volume 8
Locked In and Raising the Bar
What's up Team!
I gotta shout out all of you who sent in pics of your pups after getting those National Puppy Day treats. Seeing them made my day... and Blu approves by the way.
It reminded me of the time I got to do a puppy interview with BuzzFeed a couple years back. If you haven’t seen it, I have some throwback photos here.
Now let’s get into April because it was PACKED.
LOCKED IN for the Playoffs
I can’t lie, it feels good to be back in the fight. This time of year hits different. The stakes are higher, the focus gets tighter, and every detail matters. I’m locked in with my guys, doing everything I can to lead, compete, and chase greatness. No matter how many times I’ve been here, the energy never gets old. It actually gets sweeter. You appreciate the work more.
Every run has its own story and we’re writing this one in real time. We've been through ups and downs, but we’ve stayed together and now we’ve got a shot to make some noise. Let’s keep it pushing.
Raising the Bar with PLEZi Hydration
To celebrate the launch of PLEZi Hydration, we’re giving away PLEZi Hydration beverages—and we want to see how you raise the bar.
This season, we’ve shared some unforgettable moments… winning Gold, All-Star BTS, and custom digital wallpapers for #4Kthrees. If you’ve ever felt inspired to believe in yourself or push a little harder—that means the world to me.
That’s what PLEZi Hydration is all about— putting better stuff in our bodies so we can feel good, stay ready, and keep showing up on the court, in the gym, or at school, wherever life takes us.
Now I want to see how my journey has connected with yours. Got Something Dope in the Vault? Bring It Out. Are you a basketball stats master? Got a shelf full of memorabilia? Staying hydrated and leveling up daily? Whatever it is—if it tells your story, we want to see it.
Three winners will receive a month’s supply of PLEZi Hydration! The deadline to enter is May 7, 2025. Limit one entry per person, regardless of method of entry.
For a chance to win a month's supply of PLEZi, submit a photo or video below with any one of these items:
Memorabilia
Artwork, poems, songs, or raps
Sneaker collections, ticket stubs, or anything meaningful
March Madness: Azzi's Moment
March was MADNESS in all the best ways—and I’m so proud of Azzi Fudd and the entire UConn squad for bringing home the hardware. A National Championship and Most Outstanding Player?! That’s how you bounce back.
What Azzi’s been through with injuries, setbacks, questions about her future... it’s not easy. But she kept her head down, stayed true to herself, and came out on top. That’s what being a hooper is all about.
And now? She’s running it back for one more season. Can’t wait to see her lead that squad with even more confidence and fire. Let’s go, Azzi!
The Masters and What's Next
You know I was locked in for The Masters. Big congrats to Rory! He played steady, stayed patient, and earned that win.
That whole weekend always gets me excited for the ACC Championship in Lake Tahoe coming up. I've had some fun there before (still thinking about that hole-in-one 👀). You never know what might happen this year..
I appreciate you for rocking with me through the game, through the grind, and everything in between. Let’s keep showing up, raising the bar, and having fun along the way.
And... Go Dubs!
-Stephen