Author Archives: Jon Teitel

Man of Morehouse: HoopsHD interviews Morehouse Director of Athletics Harold Ellis

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Jon Teitel

Morehouse is the nation’s only historically Black men’s college and the alma mater of many famous African Americans from various backgrounds including civil rights (Martin Luther King Jr.), directing (Spike Lee), and acting (Samuel L. Jackson). Even though their athletic … Continue reading →

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Call to the Hall: HoopsHD interviews Hall of Fame coach Tubby Smith

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Jon Teitel

They are running out of Halls of Fame in which to induct Tubby Smith: he joined the Kentucky Hall of Fame in 2013, the High Point Hall of Fame in 2016, the Tulsa Hall of Fame in 2021, the Missouri … Continue reading →

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To the Extreme: HoopsHD interviews Buffalo all-time leading scorer Javon McCrea

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Jon Teitel

The only people who used to get rich from playing basketball were the superstars who stuck around the NBA for more than a decade. Now it seems like every teenager with a little hype can get a 7-figure NIL deal … Continue reading →

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Call to the Hall: HoopsHD interviews brand-new College Basketball Hall of Famer Jay Wright

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Jon Teitel

It has been an amazing few months for Villanova basketball: in April it was announced that the Wildcats will face Notre Dame in Rome this fall, in June the Knicks won an NBA title with the help of alumni Mikal … Continue reading →

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Going for the Gold: HoopsHD interviews USA U-17 women’s national team member Eve Long

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Jon Teitel

For those of you who cannot wait to see the next generation of college basketball players, you are in luck. USA Basketball announced the roster for its U-17 women’s national team last weekend, which includes many high school stars such … Continue reading →

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Man of Steal: HoopsHD interviews USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team member Jacob Gilyard

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Jon Teitel

In addition to all the teenagers trying to win gold medals for USA Basketball this summer, there are also some veterans trying to help Team USA qualify for the 2027 FIBA Men’s World Cup in Qatar. The roster includes several … Continue reading →

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