Category Archives: Interviews

Even Keels: HoopsHD interviews McDonald’s All-American Trevor Keels

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Jon Teitel

If you want to win an NCAA title then you usually need a good coach, a great resume…and a McDonald’s All-American. Only 1 championship team since 1979 had not featured such a player (Maryland in 2002) until Baylor broke the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday!: HoopsHD interviews Portland State legend Freeman Williams

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Jon Teitel

Most college basketball fans know that Pete Maravich is the leading-scorer in D-1 history, but if you asked them who was #2 you would probably receive a lot of wrong guesses. The correct answer is Freeman Williams, who led the … Continue reading →

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Our favorite Doctor: HoopsHD interviews Al Beaubien about Julius Erving

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Jon Teitel

Few basketball players have had a better year than Julius Erving did in 1976: Slam Dunk contest champ, scoring champ, all-defensive 1st-team, all-ABA 1st-team, All-Star, league MVP, Playoffs MVP, and league champ. Not too shabby for a guy who only … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: HoopsHD interviews Vinnie Cazzetta about his father Vince

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Jon Teitel

It is difficult to make a significant impact when you only have 1 opportunity to get it right…but that is exactly what Vince Cazzetta did back in 1968. After leading Seattle University to 3 straight NCAA tourney appearances from 1961-1963, … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: HoopsHD interviews Jan Dunbar about Ott Romney

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Jon Teitel

George Ottinger “Ott” Romney was born in 1892 but his legacy as an athlete/coach has lasted well into the 21st century. He served as a head coach in football/track/basketball at at Montana State from 1922-1927 and at BYU from 1928-1936. … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday!: HoopsHD interviews 2007 NBA champion Melvin Ely

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Jon Teitel

Melvin Ely has been a winner ever since high school when he was named a 1997 McDonald’s All-American after going 93-4 during his 3 years as a starter. He played for Coach Jerry Tarkanian at Fresno State and won back-to-back … Continue reading →

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