with Providence Journal columnist Bill Reynolds titled Basketball Junkie: A Memoir, documenting his career on and off the court. Basketball Junkie was released in May 2011. In 2011, ESPN aired a documentary, Unguarded, directed by Jonathan Hock, based upon Herren's basketball career and drug-related issues. On March 20, 2012, it was announced that Unguarded had been nominated for two Emmys: Outstanding Sports Documentary and Outstanding Editing. Herren now travels the United States sharing his story through Herren Talks, averaging 200 talks a year. Herren’s goal is to educate and inspire students in a way they’ll actually listen. Herren has spoken to over a million students and others, while also advocating for curriculum change to help youth get to the core of the need for alcohol and drug abuse - mental health and PTSD awareness. In 2011, Herren founded the nonprofit Herren Project. In 2018, he also founded Herren Wellness, a residential health and wellness program. References External links 1975 births Living people American expatriate basketball people in China American expatriate basketball people in Germany American expatriate basketball people in Iran American expatriate basketball people in Italy American expatriate basketball people in Poland American expatriate basketball people in Turkey American men's basketball players American motivational speakers Basketball Löwen Braunschweig players Basketball players from Massachusetts Beijing Ducks players B.M.C. Durfee High School alumni Boston Celtics players Boston College Eagles men's basketball players Denver Nuggets draft picks Denver Nuggets players Fortitudo Pallacanestro Bologna players Fresno State Bulldogs men's basketball players Galatasaray S.K. (men's basketball) players Jiangsu Dragons players KK Włocławek players McDonald's High School All-Americans Parade High School All-Americans (boys' basketball) Point guards Sportspeople from Fall River, Massachusetts