Author Archives: Jon Teitel

The Definition of Nobility: HoopsHD interviews Hall of Famer Cindy Noble Hauserman

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Jon Teitel

The sports world is in a state of mourning today after learning of the passing of Hall of Fame Coach Pat Summitt.  Her career numbers are simply staggering: 1098 wins, 112 NCAA tourney wins, 38 consecutive postseason appearances, 16 SEC … Continue reading →

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Nothing but Net-olicky: HoopsHD interviews Bob Netolicky

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Jon Teitel

Most players in last week’s NBA draft were just happy to get picked by a team, especially those in the 1st round who became instant millionaires.  However, a half-century ago some college graduates were so good that they had their choice … Continue reading →

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NBA Mock Draft (Version 2.0)

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Jon Teitel

The NBA draft is coming up on Thursday, so we continue to predict where everyone will get drafted. Some websites do their mock drafts based on “best player available”, but we will try to focus on team needs: for example, … Continue reading →

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Going for the Gold: HoopsHD interviews U17 World Championship player Wendell Carter, Jr.

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Jon Teitel

The 2016 US Olympic basketball team is becoming known more for all of the superstars who will NOT be playing in Rio this summer due to injuries and other reasons: LaMarcus Aldridge, Steph Curry, Chris Paul, etc. Fortunately, there are … Continue reading →

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Nobody Beats the Riz: HoopsHD interviews new GW women’s coach Jennifer Rizzotti

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Jon Teitel

It was quite an eventful spring for the GW basketball program: the men’s team finished off March with a 16-PT win over Valparaiso to clinch the NIT title, and in April the women’s team hired Jennifer Rizzotti to become its … Continue reading →

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Olympic Memories: HoopsHD interviews 1988 gold medalist Suzie McConnell-Serio

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Jon Teitel

Suzie McConnell-Serio is proof that good things come in small packages: Sports Illustrated named her the best 5’4” basketball player of all-time (male or female)!  As an All-American at Penn State she set an NCAA record that still stands with 1307 … Continue reading →

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