Category Archives: Interviews

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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Call from the Hall: HoopsHD interviews Hall of Famer Jamaal Wilkes

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Jon Teitel

The UCLA Bruins and Los Angeles Lakers did not have great seasons this year, but if they need a reminder of what it takes to win then they should look no further than legendary alum Jamaal Wilkes. After going 20-0 … Continue reading →

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Reaching the Summit: HoopsHD interviews Team USA player Joshua Langford

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Jon Teitel

Michigan State’s season ended on a sad note last month after getting upset by Middle Tennessee, but they plan to advance a bit farther next March thanks to some of their incredible incoming recruits. 1 of those is Joshua Langford, … Continue reading →

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Call from the Hall: HoopsHD interviews Roger Cushman about Doug Collins

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Jon Teitel

We are approximately 10 weeks away from the 2016 NBA draft: sometimes you pick a future Hall of Famer like Tim Duncan or LeBron James…and sometimes you pick Greg Oden. This year marks the 43rd anniversary of a pick that did … Continue reading →

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Call from the Hall: HoopsHD interviews Sam Jones about John McLendon

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Jon Teitel

Tuesday marks the 101st anniversary of the birth of John McLendon. Recognized as the 1st African-American basketball coach at a predominantly White university (Cleveland State) and the 1st African-American head coach in any professional sport (the American Basketball League), he … Continue reading →

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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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