Author Archives: Jon Teitel

Boss Closs: HoopsHD interviews NCAA all-time leading shot-blocker Keith Closs

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Jon Teitel

We have seen plenty of college shot-blocking superstars who made it to the NBA: David Robinson averaged 4.06 BPG at Navy, Hakeem Olajuwon averaged 4.54 BPG at Houston, and Shaquille O’Neal averaged 4.58 BPG at LSU. However, the all-time record … Continue reading →

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Olliver’s Twist: HoopsHD interviews Lamar legend Mike Olliver

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Jon Teitel

Coach Billy Tubbs is remembered primarily for his success at Oklahoma in the 1980s (4 conference titles and a trip to the Final 4 during a fantastic 5-year stretch from 1984-1988) but his 1st D-1 coaching job was at Lamar … Continue reading →

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TBT Preview: HoopsHD interviews Maurice Watson Jr. of Red Rose Thunder

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Jon Teitel

Florida won the NCAA tourney in April and Oklahoma City won the NBA Finals in June but there is still 1 more basketball champion to be crowned this summer. The Basketball Tournament (aka the TBT) kicks off on July 18th … Continue reading →

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TBT Preview: HoopsHD interviews Darryl Morsell of Shell Shock

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Jon Teitel

Florida won the NCAA tourney in April and Oklahoma City won the NBA Finals in June but there is still 1 more basketball champion to be crowned this summer. The Basketball Tournament (aka the TBT) kicks off on July 18th … Continue reading →

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TBT Preview: HoopsHD interviews Jermaine Marrow of Sideline Cancer

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Jon Teitel

Florida won the NCAA tourney in April and Oklahoma City won the NBA Finals in June but there is still 1 more basketball champion to be crowned this summer. The Basketball Tournament (aka the TBT) kicks off on July 18th … Continue reading →

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TBT Preview: HoopsHD interviews Michael Weathers of Challenge ALS

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Jon Teitel

Florida won the NCAA tourney in April and Oklahoma City won the NBA Finals in June but there is still 1 more basketball champion to be crowned this summer. The Basketball Tournament (aka the TBT) kicks off on July 18th … Continue reading →

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