Author Archives: Jon Teitel

Holiday Memories: HoopsHD interviews Penn All-American Ernie Beck

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Jon Teitel

Penn basketball has a long and storied history but the greatest of them all was Ernie Beck. Born in Philadelphia, he stayed local by going to Penn (where he became a 3-time All-American) and then was a territorial draft pick … Continue reading →

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Basketball, BBQ, and Teitel: HoopsHD at the BB&T Classic

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Jon Teitel

Last Sunday was the 22nd annual BB&T Classic Basketball Tournament , a DC-based basketball tournament that raises funds for the Children’s Charities Foundation to financially support Washington-area charities. This year’s doubleheader featured Elon-Georgetown in Game 1 followed by Florida State-GW … Continue reading →

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JT at MSG for 2K: HoopsHD takes a road trip to the 2K Classic

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Jon Teitel

The 2K Classic is a 4-team college basketball tournament held every November at Madison Square Garden that benefits the Wounded Warrior Project. This year’s quartet of Marquette/Michigan/Pitt/SMU included an NCAA title game coach (John Beilein), a coach in a new … Continue reading →

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Season Preview: HoopsHD interviews ASU JR PG Shannon Evans

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Jon Teitel

We conclude our 2016-17 season preview interview series with ASU JR PG Shannon Evans.  Most people do not associate the character trait of “loyalty” with players who leave their old school to transfer to a new 1, but Shannon certainly … Continue reading →

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Season Preview: HoopsHD interviews UNC-Asheville JR PG Kevin Vannatta

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Jon Teitel

We continue our 2016-17 season preview interview series with UNC-Asheville JR PG Kevin Vannatta.  Last year he started all 30 games and led the Big South in minutes played.  He does everything you need a PG to do: he makes … Continue reading →

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Season Preview: HoopsHD interviews Loyola Chicago coach Porter Moser

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Jon Teitel

CLICK HERE for all of the Hoops HD Preseason Articles, Interviews, and Conference Previews We continue our 2016-17 season preview interview series with Loyola Chicago coach Porter Moser.  He has only made it to 1 postseason so far but certainly … Continue reading →

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