Saturday, January 15, 2011

Leaders & Legends - Lucas #8 on BTN's Icon list, Cleamons & Hopson pass knowledge down to future generations as coaches.

(Jerry Lucas - Ohio State - Sports Illustrated 1960)

Quick Hitters - All-time Ohio State great Jerry Lucas will be featured as the #8 player on the Big Ten Network's list of top 50 Big Ten Icons. The program is scheduled to air on the Big Ten Network at 9pm eastern on Sunday January 16th. Check out Lucas' page on the Big Ten Icon site!

The Los Angeles Times recently did a fantastic Q&A interview with former Buckeye Jim Cleamons. The current assistant coach of the Lakers touched on many topics, including a desire to coach on the NCAA level.

Lost Angeles Times - Lakers Q&A: Jim Cleamons expresses interest in coaching in collegiate level

Teaching the college kids is something Buckeye Dennis Hopson is already doing. Mark Znidar of the Columbus Dispatch recently wrote an article on what brought Hopson back to the game as a coach, and how he ended up with Louis Orr at Bowling Green.

Columbus Dispatch - From star to teacher: Love of basketball lured Hopson back as college coach

And lastly, there is an early season outlook for the 2011 season on the Washington Mystics official homepage. The WNBA squad lists 're-signing' Katie Smith as one of the off-season priorities.

Washington Mystics - 2011 Season Outlook

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