Category Archives: Interviews

Memories of Morgan: HoopsHD interviews Morgan Wootten’s former assistant coach Terry Truax

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Jon Teitel

It was very sad to hear the news this morning of last night’s passing of Hall of Fame basketball coach Morgan Wootten, considered one of the best coaches in the history of the sport. Coach Wootten spent 46 years as … Continue reading →

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Super coach: HoopsHD interviews Lyvonne LeFlore about Dr. Harrison B. Wilson Jr.

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Jon Teitel

Dr. Harrison B. Wilson Jr. is most well known for serving as president of Norfolk State from 1975-1997 but his athletic roots run deep within his family tree. A student-athlete at Kentucky State who played many different sports (including basketball/football//baseball/track), … Continue reading →

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Geaux Tigers: HoopsHD interviews author Marshall Terrill about Pete Maravich

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Jon Teitel

This just might be the best month in LSU’s fabled sports history. Earlier this week the football team beat defending national champion Clemson 42-25 to claim the 4th national title in school history and the second 15-0 season by any … Continue reading →

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Memories of David Stern: HoopsHD interviews former NBA Executive VP of Basketball Operations Stu Jackson

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Jon Teitel

We were all sad to learn that former NBA commissioner David Stern passed away yesterday at age 77. 1 former college player/coach who had a special connection to the commish was Stu Jackson: after playing at Oregon in the 1970s … Continue reading →

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The Merriest Christmas: HoopsHD interviews former Alabama A&M star Mickell Gladness

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Jon Teitel

As a college player the best Christmas gift is a chance to put final exams behind you, travel back home, and celebrate with your family (I suppose a trip to Hawaii to play in the Diamond Head Classic would be … Continue reading →

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Season preview: HoopsHD interviews St. Mary’s JR SF Elijah Thomas

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Jon Teitel

CLICK HERE for all of our extensive Preseason Content We conclude our season preview coverage with St. Mary’s JR SF Elijah Thomas. Coach Mark Few deservedly gets the majority of the attention on the West Coast but Randy Bennett is … Continue reading →

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