Rex Kalamian, assistant coach of the Milwaukee Bucks and head coach of Armenia’s national basketball team, shares how he’s using his NBA experience to build Armenia’s basketball program from the ground up. Kalamian offers insights into his recruiting process and what he’s learned working with some of the biggest names in the game. He also reflects on what representing Armenia means to him as the grandson of a genocide survivor and the profound impact his work in the country has had on him.

0:00- Introduction

0:44- How he became the national team’s coach

2:08- The Process

4:09- On coaching famous stars and local Armenians

6:33- Attracting top diasporan talent

8:33- What he’s brought from the NBA to Armenia

10:14- How competitive can the Armenian team be?

11:29- Bringing the players together

12:35- Inspiration from his grandmother

13:54- Advice to kids who want to play

14:42- Supporting the team