Author Archives: Jon Teitel

Hammink It Up: HoopsHD interviews draft prospect Shane Hammink

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Jon Teitel

The most (in)famous father in next month’s draft is turning out to be LaVar Ball, but his son Lonzo is not the only draft prospect whose dad you should know. Shane Hammink’s father Geert was a 1st round pick by … Continue reading →

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Quite a Jok: HoopsHD interviews draft prospect Peter Jok

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Jon Teitel

Peter Jok finished his Iowa career as 1 of the best shooters in school history: his 216 3PM is #4 in Hawkeye history and his 88.1 FT% is #1 all-time.  As a result the awards started rolling in: 1st-team All-Big Ten, AP Honorable … Continue reading →

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Producing Perfection: HoopsHD interviews documentary producer Ross Greenburg

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Jon Teitel

Every sport has its own kind of perfection: Don Larsen in baseball, the 1972 Miami Dolphins in football, etc.  When it comes to college basketball there have been several teams who went undefeated but it has not happened since Indiana … Continue reading →

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HoopsHD at the Final 4: Photo Essay (Day 2)

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Jon Teitel

The Final 4 is not only the culmination of the best 3-week tournament in sports: it also serves as the final step of our season-long journey from Midnight Madness to 1 Shining Moment.  With his home state of Arizona playing Final … Continue reading →

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1 Hall of a Player: HoopsHD interviews draft prospect Jimmy Hall

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Jon Teitel

Jimmy Hall has been a winner for most of his life: he was part of an undefeated national title team at St. Anthony’s High School, then finished his college career with a MAC tourney title and a trip to the … Continue reading →

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In Search of Paradise: HoopsHD interviews draft sleeper Milton Doyle

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Jon Teitel

English poet John Milton gained fame for writing “Paradise Lost”, but a modern-day Milton (Doyle) is trying to find his way to paradise…and all he needs is an NBA team to draft him this June. He has shown much progress … Continue reading →

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