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Tales from the Indiana Hoosier Locker Room covers over a century of Indiana University basketball. Current and former Hoosiers talk of the excitement, the disappointment, and the celebration that has turned IU basketball into a statewide religion. The history of the Indiana program is revealed through the memories of the school’s hundreds of lettermen. Without a doubt, this is a must-listen for every March Madness and college basketball fan.

A list of legends is significant not only for who makes the list, but who gets left off of it. If there are no obvious omissions, then the list of candidates was probably less than legendary in the first place. Not so in the case of the Syracuse University Orangemen. Calling roll on Syracuse’s all-time basketball greats can take up the greater part of a day. The school produced its first All-American, Lewis Castle, in 1912. More recently, Carmelo Anthony, one of the best freshmen to ever play college basketball, led the 2003 Orangemen to the school’s first NCAA championship.

A celebration of basketball by way of the 100 greatest players to ever grace the court in the history of the NBA—from The Athletic’s foremost basketball writers and analysts the game has to offer. With a foreword by Charles Barkley. Over the course of 100 luminous player profiles, the best...

#1 New York Times bestselling author John Feinstein returns to his first love--college basketball--with a fascinating and compelling journey through a landscape of unsung, unpublicized and often unknown heroes of Division-1 college hoops. "Uplifting...[A] heartfelt missive to college basketball...

Join John Nabors as he discusses everything that the people in the great, state of Arkansas are talking about each day! Razorback sports, pop culture, food, entertainment, and more!

Tearing open the deepest wound in professional sports, Feinstein uncovers the secrets of the NBA before and after that fateful moment in December of 1977 when the face of professional hoops was changed forever.

A fast, gritty, durable player who could read a basketball floor as well as anyone who ever played the game, John Stockton left the NBA after 19 seasons with the Utah Jazz, holding a massive assist record, including the career mark (15,806). He also twice led the league in steals - with a career total of 3,265 - and retired as the NBA's all-time leader. And during Stockton's career, the Jazz never missed the playoffs.

Discover the David vs. Goliath rise of Catholic college basketball, from Villanova to Georgetown to Gonzaga, where small schools perennially shoot past the big power conference programs. In MIRACLES ON THE HARDWOOD, author John Gasaway traces the rise of Catholic college basketball—from its...

John Feinstein on his first attempt at writing a fiction novel. In the interview the plot of the book, Last Shot: A Final Four Mystery, is discussed as well as college athletics in general.

From the gridiron to the hardwood and beyond, it's all things Kentucky sports, all year round. Hosted by Lexington Herald-Leader columnist John Clay.

Let Me Tell You a Story: A Lifetime in the Game is a book that John Feinstein co-wrote with legendary basketball coach Red Auerbach. In the book, they cover Red's life in detail as well as his coaching career highlights.

John Calipari: A Basketball Coaching Legend Early Life and Education John Vincent Calipari, born on February 10, 1959, in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, grew up with a passion for basketball. He attended Moon Area High School, where he played point guard for the school's basketball team. After graduating in 1977, Calipari enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he played for the Seahawks from 1979 to 1980. He then transferred to Clarion University of Pennsylvania, where he played point guard from 1981 to 1982 before graduating with a bachelor's degree in marketing. ...

Where the A list come to discuss the NBA with host John Weatherspoon

"Gloves Off" is a dynamic sports talk podcast that goes beyond the surface of the game. Each episode features in-depth discussions on the latest sports news, athlete performances, and trending topics. Hosted by passionate sports enthusiasts, the show offers insightful analysis, interviews with industry experts, and candid commentary. Whether covering football, basketball, or any sport, "Gloves Off" provides listeners with a raw and unfiltered take on everything happening in the world of sports, making it a must-listen for any sports fan.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous sports history classics highlights the passion and energy—from the fans to the stadium workers—that fuels the NCAA Final Four every year. Exploring what it means to be a school, a coach, and a player in college basketball's Final Four...

"Did I ever tell you about Wilt Chamberlain?" "Did I ever tell you about Bob Cousy?" "Did I ever tell you about Joe DiMaggio?" Whenever Arnold "Red" Auerbach starts a sentence with those six words -- "Did I ever tell you about . . ." -- anyone within earshot should prepare to hear a marvelous...

Hosted by John Ellis, "Game On!" is a fast-paced ride through the world of sports. Ellis delivers a wide-spectrum of content, from the NFL, to college football/hoops, with a touch of local flair for good measure. You'll find some of the best, most informative interviews with a fascinating Rolodex of athletes, coaches, sports broadcasters, reporters, and many more. Game On!Weekdays, 5-7 PM104.9 Fox Sports Upstate

Legendary University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith tells the full story of his fabled career, and shares the life lessons taught and learned over forty years of unparalleled success as a coach and mentor. For almost forty years, Dean Smith coached the University of North Carolina...

Coach Roy Williams, one of the most respected, successful, and dominant basketball coaches in the nation, had an unlikely rise to the Hall of Fame and a career that boasts the highest winning percentage among all active college coaches. Now, for the first time, Williams tells the story of his life that few people know, from his turbulent family life as a child to the North Carolina Tar Heels' National Championship victory in 2009. He speaks candidly of his past, his passions, his inspirations, and the coaching philosophy behind one of college basketball's most successful programs.

Ernie Johnson, Jr., has been in the game a long time. With one of the most recognized voices in sports broadcasting, he is a tireless perfectionist when it comes to preparing and delivering his commentary. Yet he knows that some of sports' greatest triumphs - and life's greatest rewards - come from those unscripted moments you never anticipated.