Cotie McMahon | Ole Miss Basketball

In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, We sit with Cotie McMahon, Ole Miss Women’s Basketball standout and former Ohio State Buckeye, for a powerful and honest conversation recorded live in Oxford, Mississippi. Cotie opens up about her transfer journey, why she initially didn’t want to come to Ole Miss, and how Head Coach Yolette McPhee-McCuin (Coach Yo) poured into her not just as an athlete, but as a human being.

Cotie shares what fans don’t always see — the mental toll of competition, the pressure of playing in the SEC, navigating social media criticism, and the importance of vulnerability and mental health for athletes. She talks leadership, team chemistry, being a direct communicator, and why women’s sports produce “dogs” because there’s no other option but to go all in.

This conversation is a must-watch for young athletes, parents, and coaches who want to understand the intangibles — confidence, resilience, self-trust, effort, and emotional awareness — that separate good players from great ones.

If you care about athlete development beyond the stat sheet, this episode is for you.

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