Author Archives: Jon Teitel

Call from the Hall: Ohio State legend John Havlicek

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Jon Teitel

There are successful players, there are championship players…and then there is 8-time NBA champ John Havlicek.  At Ohio State Havlicek helped lead the Buckeyes to the 1960 NCAA title, but he became really famous after being drafted 7th overall by … Continue reading →

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Call from the Hall: Kansas State SG Rolando Blackman

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Jon Teitel

Basketball statistics can often be subjective, but there is no doubt that Rolando Blackman is the best Panamanian-born basketball player in NBA history.  His college career at Kansas State was outstanding: 1980 Big 8 POY, 2-time All-American, and 3-time Big … Continue reading →

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Call from the Hall: Long Beach State legend Ed Ratleff

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Jon Teitel

Basketball was not difficult for “Easy Ed” Ratleff at Columbus East High School: he led the Tigers to 3 Ohio state title games, won 2 of them, and graduated with a record of 70-1.  College at Long Beach State did … Continue reading →

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Call from the Hall: New Mexico State and Illinois coach Lou Henson

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Jon Teitel

Lou Henson began his playing career at New Mexico State in 1950, and 65 years later his coaching career has finally earned him an induction into the College Basketball Hall of Fame.  His numbers are pretty spectacular: 779 wins, a pair of Final … Continue reading →

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My photos and video from the Virginia-GW game on Monday

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Jon Teitel

For today’s News, Notes, and Highlighted Games – CLICK HERE For Chad Sherwood’s UTR Game of the Day – CLICK HERE Bros under the basket, cheerleaders, a little Jim Calhoun, a little Mike Wilbon: something for everyone!   And here’s … Continue reading →

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Season preview: Wake Forest coach Danny Manning

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Jon Teitel

There are a lot of good coaches in college basketball…but there is only 1 who scored 2500+ PTS as a player and won NCAA titles as both a player and assistant.  Danny Manning’s resume on the court is as stacked … Continue reading →

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