Ep. 06: Nick Ansom: Hoop Bus & Venice Ball League Founder - Spreading Love Through Hoops

In this episode of Champion This, Brianna Salvatore Dueck and Chelsea Poppens host Nick Ansom, aka Nico Naismith, discussing his journey as a basketball enthusiast and community leader. Nico shares his experiences founding the Venice Ball League and the Hoop Bus, emphasizing the impact of streetball culture on community engagement. From his humble beginnings to launching collaborative projects with Puma, Nico's story is rooted in a passion for basketball and a mission to inspire others through the game.

Nico's reflections on his childhood in France, his transformative journey to Los Angeles, and the evolution of the Hoop Bus provide insights into the power of basketball as a vehicle for social change. As he discusses the global expansion of the Hoop Bus to the Philippines and France, listeners gain a glimpse into his visionary approach to spreading love through the universal language of basketball.

 

ABOUT NICO:

Nico Ansom, also known as Nico Naismith, is a streetball legend, basketball architect, and community activist. Founder of the Venice Ball League and creative director of the Hoop Bus, Niko has been instrumental in using basketball to create positive change in communities for the past 28 years. With a passion for the game and a vision for empowerment, he has curated a platform that unites diverse talents and styles of play, fueling dreams and connections through basketball.

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