Category Archives: Interviews

Call to the Hall: HoopsHD interviews Walt Williams about Len Bias

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Jon Teitel

The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2021 on Sunday. It includes 1998 national POY Antawn Jamison, 2008 NBA Finals MVP Paul Pierce, and 2-time All-American Len Bias. 9 days after winning the 1986 NBA title … Continue reading →

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The Olympians: HoopsHD interviews Kenn Johnson about 1996 Olympic gold medalist Marian Washington

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Jon Teitel

The NBA Finals date back to 1947 (when they were known as the Basketball Association of America Finals) and the very 1st NCAA tourney was held in 1939. Olympic basketball competition is even older: it debuted as a demonstration event … Continue reading →

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The Olympians: HoopsHD interviews Kenn Johnson about 1976 Olympic gold medalist Dean Smith

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Jon Teitel

The NBA Finals date back to 1947 (when they were known as the Basketball Association of America Finals) and the very 1st NCAA tourney was held in 1939. Olympic basketball competition is even older: it debuted as a demonstration event … Continue reading →

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2020 Draft Preview: HoopsHD interviews Rhode Island prospect Jeff Dowtin

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Jon Teitel

On May 1st the NBA’s Board of Governors voted to postpone the Draft Lottery and Draft Combine in Chicago due to an abundance of caution regarding the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to all of the seniors who have wrapped up … Continue reading →

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2020 Draft Preview: HoopsHD interviews Oregon prospect Shakur Juiston

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Jon Teitel

On May 1st the NBA’s Board of Governors voted to postpone the Draft Lottery and Draft Combine in Chicago due to an abundance of caution regarding the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to all of the seniors who have wrapped up … Continue reading →

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Happy Draft-iversary!: HoopsHD interviews Tim Healey about former ASU star Eddie House

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Jon Teitel

With the 2020 NBA draft taking place this week we will spend the days ahead taking a walk down memory lane with a choice collection of players who are celebrating an awesome anniversary this year. From the 1st player in … Continue reading →

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