Tag Archives: Larry Bird

Fall Reading List: HoopsHD interviews Keith O’Brien about his book “Heartland”

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Jon Teitel

We have seen a few Cinderellas in past NCAA tourneys, from the 1st round (UMBC in 2018) to the Final 4 (George Mason in 2006). 1 of those non-power-conference schools who made it all the way to the title game … Continue reading →

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The Olympians: HoopsHD interviews Dan Shaughnessy about 1992 Olympic gold medalist Larry Bird

Posted on June 23, 2024 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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