Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast

In this episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with Michigan’s finest and Class of 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Tom Izzo. Topics include growing up in Iron Mountain Michigan, his longtime friendship with NFL coaching legend Steve Mariucci, and his early transition from the “real world” into coaching.

Make sure to watch Tom Izzo’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwsMhQYPl9o and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/tom-izzo/ .

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast, host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 2011 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Artis Gilmore, also better known as the A-Train. Topics include how his upbringing shaped his mentality and skill development, how his transition from college to the pros seemed so effortless, and what it was like during the merge between the ABA and NBA.

Make sure to watch Artis Gilmore’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7gJPFnDS4Q and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/artis-gilmore/ .

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast, host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 2012 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Jamaal Wilkes, or better known as “Silk”. Topics include how storybook his life was growing up in California, his experiences being coached by John Wooden at UCLA, and how his approach to the game changed throughout the years.

Make sure to watch Jamaal Wilkes’ Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il_ZgXmgKWo and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/jamaal-wilkes/

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast, host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 1980 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Jerry Lucas. Topics include his experiences at Ohio State, what it was like playing in the Olympics, and the chemistry he shared with Oscar Robertson.

Make sure to view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/jerry-lucas/

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with 12X NBA All-Star, and Class of 2000 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Isiah

Thomas. Topics include how growing up in Chicago shaped his basketball career, the development of his relationship with Coach Knight, and the difficulties he faced when going to Detroit.

Make sure to watch Hank Nichols’ Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VnW3EE-4Mo and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/isiah-thomas/

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 2012 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Katrina McClain. Topics include what the locker rooms were like after winning, her relationship with Coach Landers and Teresa Edwards while at Georgia, and how being an introvert shaped her basketball career.

Make sure to watch Hank Nichols’ Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wpnF1xKJKk and view her Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/katrina-mcclain/

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with 21 year NCAA referee, and Class of 2012 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Hank Nichols. Topics include how important it is to bring real life experiences to the court as a referee, what his motivation was to start reffing, and what he looks for in reffing a good game.

Make sure to watch Hank Nichols’ Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hoophall+hank+nichols and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/hank-nichols/

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 2015 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, George Raveling. Topics include the mental challenges and adjustments he had to make while at Villanova, his experience with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and what values he carries with him throughout his coaching and day to day living.

Make sure to watch George Raveling’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNF43SqjJqs and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/george-raveling/ .

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 1990 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Earl Monroe, or better known as “The Pearl”. Topics include the impact Coach Gaines (“Big House”) had on him, what Philadelphia-style basketball is like, and the events leading up to his draft.

Make sure to view Earl Monroe’s Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/earl-monroe/ .

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with one of the greatest post players in women’s basketball history, and Class of 1995 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Anne Donovan. Topics include what it’s like being a coach who has also played, how her coaching philosophy has evolved over the years, and what it’s like to watch the Final Four games now.

Make sure to watch Anne Donovan’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egYcacne9Bc and view her Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/anne-donovan/ .