Monthly Archives: August 2021

Happy Birthday!: HoopsHD interviews Marist legend Rik Smits

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Jon Teitel

There are only 3 players who stand 7’4″ or taller and averaged 10+ PPG during their NBA careers: Yao Ming, Ralph Sampson, and Rik Smits. Nicknamed “The Dunking Dutchman”, Smits was a 2-time NEC POY at Marist, was drafted 2nd … Continue reading →

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The Olympians: HoopsHD interviews Jim Sumner about 1996 Olympic gold medalist Grant Hill

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Jon Teitel

The NBA Finals date back to 1947 (when they were known as the Basketball Association of America Finals) and the very 1st NCAA tourney was held in 1939. Olympic basketball competition is even older: it debuted as a demonstration event … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday!: HoopsHD interviews former Cleveland State coach Kevin Mackey

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Jon Teitel

Cleveland State had a heck of a season last year: after losing 21 games in 2020, the Vikings bounced back in 2021 with a 19-8 season and the school’s 3rd-ever trip to the NCAA tourney. However, the greatest team in … Continue reading →

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The Olympians: HoopsHD interviews Jim Sumner about 2-time Olympic medalist Carlos Boozer

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Jon Teitel

The NBA Finals date back to 1947 (when they were known as the Basketball Association of America Finals) and the very 1st NCAA tourney was held in 1939. Olympic basketball competition is even older: it debuted as a demonstration event … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday!: HoopsHD interviews former Vanderbilt star Shan Foster

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Jon Teitel

Vanderbilt is well-known as an awesome academic institution but Shan Foster showed that they can play a little basketball as well. He made the Sweet 16 in 2007, was named an All-American/SEC POY in 2008, and finished his career as … Continue reading →

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The Olympians: HoopsHD interviews Jim Sumner about 1976 Olympic gold medalist Tate Armstrong

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Jon Teitel

The NBA Finals date back to 1947 (when they were known as the Basketball Association of America Finals) and the very 1st NCAA tourney was held in 1939. Olympic basketball competition is even older: it debuted as a demonstration event … Continue reading →

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