Tag Archives: Omaha

Happy Anniversary! HoopsHD interviews Omaha legend Dean Thompson Jr.

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Jon Teitel

There is more to “Omaha” than a Peyton Manning audible. Back in the day it was Dean Thompson Jr. who was synonymous with the school’s basketball success: he set a school record for career PTS, was top-5 in AST/STL, and … Continue reading →

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Name, Image, and Lots of money: HoopsHD interviews Aaron Whaley of the Omaha Bull Market NIL collective

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Jon Teitel

The marketplace for college athletes to engage in Name/Image/Likeness (NIL) deals was created in 2021 after the NCAA v. Alston case and now it seems like every college is ready to start spreading the wealth. There are already more than … Continue reading →

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MMMBob: HoopsHD interviews former Omaha coach Bob Hanson

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Jon Teitel

Bob Hanson was the face of Omaha basketball during his quarter-century of service as head coach, and remains the winningest coach in program history despite retiring almost 3 decades ago. HoopsHD’s Jon Teitel got to chat with Bob about playing … Continue reading →

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Under the Radar Game of the Day: Thursday, November 26th

Posted on November 26, 2020 by John Stalica

For the Thanksgiving edition of News, Notes and Highlighted Games – CLICK HERE Middle Tennessee (0-0) vs. Omaha (0-1) – 11:00 AM EST (FloHoops.com) Today’s UTR Game of the Day takes us to Estero, Florida for a matchup in the … Continue reading →

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Under The Radar Game of the Day: Tuesday, December 17th (and other News, Notes, and Games)

Posted on December 17, 2019 by John Stalica

Omaha (6-7, 5-7 D1) at Eastern Washington (6-3, 4-3 D1) – 9:00 PM EST (WatchBigSky.com) Tonight’s UTR Game of the Day takes us to Cheney, Washington where the Eagles of EWU will host the Omaha Mavericks. The Eagles come in … Continue reading →

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Basketball and brains: HoopsHD interviews Omaha Academic All-American Matt Pile

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Jon Teitel

You think you and your better-half got chemistry? With a 3.90 GPA in Medicinal Chemistry, Matt Pile has GOT chemistry in ways you have never dreamed of! After being named the 2017 Barry Sanders Male Athlete of the Year at … Continue reading →

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