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Keeping up with the Joneses: HoopsHD interviews Hall of Famer Sam Jones

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Jon Teitel

This was supposed to be a big month for the Jones family. We have seen other coaching brothers make the NCAA tourney in recent years (Archie/Sean Miller, Bobby/Danny Hurley, etc.), but this was going to be the year of the … Continue reading →

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Call from the Hall: HoopsHD interviews Sam Jones about John McLendon

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Jon Teitel

Tuesday marks the 101st anniversary of the birth of John McLendon.  Recognized as the 1st African-American basketball coach at a predominantly White university (Cleveland State) and the 1st African-American head coach in any professional sport (the American Basketball League), he … Continue reading →

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