Browsing Category
Legends
38 posts
OJ Lewis ‘Walked On’ to Underdog Sweet 16 Experience with La Salle
When OJ Lewis got the opportunity to walk on to the La Salle basketball team as a freshman, he did not have the Sweet 16 in mind. But, it became a reality.
How John Howard Pivoted from Basketball to Books
This is the third and final installment in our series on Dr. John Howard, who played basketball for…
September 10, 2019
Married to Her Assistant, Carrie Eighmey Merges Building a Program and Family
First they were new hires, then dating and quickly married. Now Devin and Carrie Eighmey are learning to build a program and life together on the fly.
Dr. John Howard Turns Focus as Globetrotter to Teacher
Dr. John Howard played for the Harlem Globetrotters for a year after his college career ended and the NBA didn't work out, but then quit hoops for teaching.
August 21, 2019
Dr. John Howard Let Credo, Education Lead Basketball Career
Politics and relationships were at the front of decsion making for John Howard and his family, leading him to near-death and a change to attend Cincinnati.
New Orleans to Iceland: Danero Thomas Home, Heart is Where the Hoop Is
New Orleans-native Danero Thomas made a name for himself at Murray State, but he built a life for himself and his family in Iceland of all places.
August 10, 2019
Quick Moves Led Danero Thomas to Life of March Memories
Before banging a Big Dance buzzer beater and before building a life across the Atlantic, Danero Thomas had…
Basketball Called Tomeka Brown to Strengthen Communities
Unable to walk away from basketball, Tomeka Brown has tried her hand at countless roles to find better ways to impact the lives of others.
July 17, 2019
Surrounded by Female Pioneers, Tomeka Brown Raised in the Gym
Tomeka Brown was a sponge for basketball, going to any gym the top women in Columbus were playing in. She didn't realize how special it was at the time.
July 11, 2019
To Agler, It’s Simple: Talent, Culture and Coaching Wins Titles
Brian Agler has been in the business of coaching for longer than most of his players have been alive. But without them, he would be nothing.
June 7, 2019