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The Olympians: HoopsHD interviews Filip Bondy about 3-time Olympic medalist Larry Brown

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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RJ is A-OK: HoopsHD interviews McDonald’s All-American RJ Davis

If you want to win an NCAA title you need a good coach, a great resume…and a McDonald’s All-American. Only 1 championship team since 1979 has not had such a player (Maryland in 2002). The 43rd annual McDonald’s All-American Game … Continue reading

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Champions Week: HoopsHD interviews 1982 NCAA champ Buzz Peterson

In any other year early-April would be a time for reflecting on the Elite 8 and looking forward to the Final 4, but this year is not like any other year. Instead, we will spend the week reflecting on champions … Continue reading

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Under The Radar Game of the Day: Saturday, February 8th

For today’s News, Notes and Highlighted Games – CLICK HERE Duke (19-3, 9-2) at North Carolina (10-12, 3-8) – 6:00 PM EST (ESPN) I know that a lot of people like to pooh-pooh a rivalry when one team is having … Continue reading

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Call to the Hall: HoopsHD interviews brand-new Hall of Famer Bobby Jones

There is an old adage that “defense wins championships”: Bobby Jones has now proven that defense also wins you membership in the most elite of clubs. Last Saturday he was announced as a member of the Naismith Hall of Fame’s … Continue reading

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Draft Dreams: HoopsHD interviews draft prospect Joel Berry II

There are only 2 weeks left for the college kids to impress the scouts before the NBA Draft takes place on June 21st. We will spend that time talking to the stars of tomorrow as they prepare for the next … Continue reading

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