Join Tony and Matt on the Hoop Genes Podcast as they welcome Zaire Taylor, the New York-born former University of Missouri player who’s now making waves as the progressive owner of Worthing Thunder in NBL1. In this compelling conversation, Zaire reflects on the 24/25 season while preparing for an exciting 25/26 campaign, sharing insights from his successful professional playing career across the UK, France, and Holland.

Discover how growing up in a basketball family shaped his journey, and get exclusive details about the groundbreaking merger between Worthing Thunder and Brighton Bears – uniting Sussex’s two basketball powerhouses. Zaire opens up about his vision for developing junior talent through an innovative immersive basketball programme, the unique challenges facing professional players in the UK, and his ambitious first attempt to acquire a top-level team during his playing days. He also candidly discusses the frustrations and rewards of being a forward-thinking owner determined to elevate British basketball.