Author Archives: Jon Teitel

Philly Pride: HoopsHD interviews Coach Speedy Morris about La Salle legend Lionel Simmons

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Jon Teitel

Villanova is back in the NCAA tourney title game for the 1st time since winning it all in 1985.  1 of the keys to their success is their beautiful balance: if you try to shut down Ochefu or Hart, then … Continue reading →

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1 Hall of a Husky: HoopsHD interviews UConn legend Rebecca Lobo

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Jon Teitel

The UConn women are no strangers to undefeated seasons: this Saturday night marks the 21st anniversary of Geno Auriemma’s very 1st NCAA title.  The tourney MOP that year was Rebecca Lobo, the 1995 national POY who helped lead her team … Continue reading →

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Pass the ball to Pitchin Paul: HoopsHD interviews Frank Blatcher about Paul Arizin

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Jon Teitel

Most teams who end up winning an NCAA title depend on their veteran leadership, but they also require fresh infusions of talent, which is why they try to bring in McDonald’s All-Americans.  Villanova is no different: Coach Jay Wright already … Continue reading →

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10 titles…and counting: HoopsHD interviews Doug Bruno about Geno Auriemma

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Jon Teitel

All Geno Auriemma does is win championships: seriously. As head coach of the UConn women’s basketball team he has won 10 of the last 21 D-1 national titles, tying him with Coach John Wooden for the most in the history … Continue reading →

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Nobody beats the Tis: HoopsHD interviews Brian Schodorf and Billy Tubbs about Wayman Tisdale

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Jon Teitel

Buddy Hield is sensational: 2-time Big 12 POY, the favorite for 2016 national POY, and if he has 2 more great games left in him then maybe even a tourney MOP award on Monday night and an eternal place in … Continue reading →

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Orange you in the Final 4? HoopsHD interviews Bob Snyder about Jim Boeheim

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Jon Teitel

Some people STILL do not think that Syracuse should have made the NCAA tourney…but if you are good enough to overcome a double-digit 2nd half deficit against Virginia then you are worthy of a career retrospective.  Head coach Jim Boeheim … Continue reading →

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