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Breaking Boundaries: Jori Davis on Navigating Life and Basketball Across Nine Countries

Insights on Opportunities, Challenges, and Adaptability from a Veteran Overseas Athlete

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Chris Broadfoot
June 28, 2024

In our latest episode of The Overseas Athlete, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jori Davis, a professional basketball player who has carved out a remarkable career across nine different countries. Jori's experiences shed light on the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being an overseas athlete, especially for women in sports. Here’s a summary of our conversation, and don’t forget to listen to the full episode for more in-depth insights.

Season 2, Episode 2

Key Takeaways

➡️ Limited Opportunities in the US: Female basketball players often find more opportunities and better pay in international leagues.

➡️ Adaptability: Success as an overseas athlete requires open-mindedness, resourcefulness, and a positive mindset.

➡️ Lack of Support and Transparency: Athletes need to advocate for themselves and seek clarity in contracts and salaries.

➡️ Building Networks: Establishing a strong, trustworthy network is essential for navigating life abroad.

➡️ Regulatory Challenges: The absence of a central governing body in international basketball creates additional hurdles.

➡️ Wevolv: Jori’s platform aims to support athletes in managing their careers and lives abroad effectively.

Join Us for the Full Conversation ⬇️ 

Jori’s insights are a testament to the resilience and adaptability required to succeed as an overseas athlete. To hear more about her experiences and advice, be sure to listen to the full episode of The Overseas Athlete.

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💱 Currency update from SportsFX

Australian Dollar Steady Despite Surging Inflation: Analysing the RBA's Potential Rate Hike.

Overall whilst we have seen a lot of news released this week, the rates have ended up staying in a very tight range. The AUD against the GBP, USD, EUR have all traded off the news, however, the rates are sitting basically where they were at this point last week.

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  • AUD/USD - 0.6647

  • AUD/EUR - 0.6209

  • AUD/GBP - 0.5258

  • AUD/NZD - 1.0930

  • AUD/JPY - 106.83

  • GBP/NZD - 2.0785

  • GBP/USD - 1.2640

  • EUR/USD - 1.0705

  • USD/JPY - 160.71

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