The Houston Roundball Review Interviews

September 11, During our conversation, Eddie Nuñez discusses his role as VP of Houston Athletics. He also discusses speaking and working with the UH head coaches to help them compete for championships; the importance of NIL; changing the culture of Houston Athletics; and more.

August 26, During our conversation, Dayna discusses her role as Big 12 VP for Women's Basketball; the 2024-25 Big 12 Women's Basketball season; the 4 Big 12 newcomers; growing the game of women's basketball; and more.

August 08, During our conversation, Rob discusses Forever Coogs' 1st year in TBT including reaching the championship game; plans for the 2025 TBT season; and more.

July 24, During our conversation, Coach Edmonds discusses her newcomers for the 2024-25 team; her expectations for the 2024-25 season; the AAC's 18-game league schedule; Ring Night; and more.

July 18, During our conversation, Coach Finnie discusses HCU's fundraising dinner in September; the partnership with Kendra Scott; her 2024-25 roster; the 2024 Olympics; and more.

June 6, During our conversation, Coach Skeete discusses her newcomers for the 2024-205 team; what's she learned heading into Year 3; the WNBA; the NBA Finals; and more.

May 22, During our conversation, Coach Schaefer recaps the Longhorns' 2023-24 season; reflects on the growth of women's college basketball; the impact of NIL; improving women's hoops; Astros and Rangers; and more.

May 14, During our conversation, Matt provides more details about the Players Era Festival in 2024 and beyond; the 8 participating teams; the potential other MTEs copy this event in the future; will the event profitable; and more.

April 29, During our conversation, Alvin discusses his job duties at Houston Athletics; the 2024 Coogs on the Road Tour; the importance of NIL; and more.

April 29, During our conversation, Alvin discusses his job duties at Houston Athletics; the 2024 Coogs on the Road Tour; the importance of NIL; and more.

March 30, During our conversation, Mfon discusses what she believes has been different for the Rockets during the 11-game winning streak; and more.

February 28, During our conversation, Dan discusses the history of TBT; the Elam Ending; Forever Coogs participating in 2024; games at Fertitta Center; and more.

February 6, During our conversation, Tyrel discusses his career path; his job duties at the Big 12; working in the Detroit Pistons' organization; and more.

January 10, During our conversation, Patti discusses her love of sports as a kid; her career path; her 2 favorite sports moments; and more.

October 20, During our conversation, Cindy discusses the demise of the Pac-12; her career path plus career advice; Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia; NCAA women's hoops and more.

October 13, During our conversation, Brooke discusses her career path; preparing to call a game; the explosive popularity of women's basketball; NIL; the demise of the Pac-12; maintaining a work-life balance; and more.

September 26, During our conversation, Lauren discusses the 2023 Basketball Tip-Off Dinner and the growth Houston's men's basketball has experienced in her 9 years at Houston: from the home games with very few fans to sold-out home games now.

September 22, During our conversation, Coach Skeete discusses TSU's non-conference schedule; her coaching style including her Flux offense; more emphasis on defense; beginning Fall practice on September 25; the T.I.G.E.R Way; improvements and upgrades at Texas Southern; her recruiting pitch; and more.

June 15, During our conversation, Coach Grant discusses his 12 year coaching career including how he got into coaching and whether or not he aspires to become a head coach; his reason(s) for coming to Rice; his recruiting philosophy; his mentors; changes in girls' club basketball the last 12 years; Rice's joining The American and its impact on recruiting; being named one of the top 75 IMPACT college basketball assistant coaches; being on the same coaching staff with his wife; and more.

May 15, During our conversation, Scottie discusses his career path; the changes in sports media throughout his career; the importance of networking including his advice to people considering a sports media career; and more.

May 10, During our conversation, Coach Tang recaps the K-State's 2022-23 season; discusses his reasons for becoming K-State's head coach; what he learned from Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew; his 2023-'24 roster; what makes Big 12 men's basketball so good; the 4 new schools joining the Big 12; Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark; and more.

May 10, During our conversation, Coach Pera recaps the Owls' 2022-23 season; discusses his incoming recruits; areas of improvement for his returning players; FAU and C-USA men's basketball; Rice's move to The American; grad transfer Quincy Olivari's decision to transfer to Xavier; and more.

May 8, During our conversation, Matt discusses UCF's joining the Big 12; AAC revenue distribution payouts; UCF men's basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins; Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark; and more.

April 30, During our conversation, Mfon discusses her basketball career; growing up with her brother, Ime; Ime's getting the Houston Rockets' head coaching job; and more.

April 26, During our conversation, Coach Edmonds discusses the addition of transfer Sussy Ngulefac; Rice's incoming class; the Owls' joining The American on July 1, 2023; and more.

April 21, During our conversation, John discusses the differences between Bob Bowlsby and Brett York; scheduling for the Big 12; Big 12 in Mexico; a Big 12 preseason tipoff; games on linear versus streaming; and more.

April 10, During our conversation, Ashlee describes how she got her internship with the Houston Local Organizing Committee (HLOC) and the work she did with the HLOC planning and preparing for the 2023 Men's Final Four in Houston and more.

March 1, During our conversation, Chris gives his assessment of Houston Athletics; an update on the planning / construction of the football operations building; the Houston Rise campaign; working with his Big 12 colleagues including Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark; the work Houston needs to do to get ready for the Big 12 Conference; the success of Houston Cougars' men's basketball; improving the game day experience for football fans at TDECU Stadium; and much more.

January 17, During our conversation, Natalie discusses her lengthy career with the Houston Rockets first as a member of Rockets Power Dancers; then Captain; and now Director of live programming and entertainment. She also discusses her singing and music producing career; and much more.

January 9, During our conversation, Chandi Jones discusses returning to Bay City to be the head coach at her high school alma mater. Chandi mentions how she's learned patience in the short amount of time she's been a head coach. She also believes she has some Division I prospects on her team.; and much more.

December 1, During our conversation, Darryl Woods discusses the impetus for forming the Coaches Vs Racism organization; the 3 games involved in the 2022 HBCU Roundball Classic; how to purchase tickets; and much more.

November 4, During our conversation, Kennetra Pulliams discusses her sports background; growing up in sports; becoming a sports journalist; being a woman of color in sports journalist; KU Athletics; Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and much more.

September 27, During our conversation, Jacob McFarland - recent commitment to the Houston Cougars men's basketball program discusses his reasons for choosing UH; his skillset; the length of time he's played basketball; his impressions of UH on his official visit; and much more.

September 20, During our conversation, Ron Cottrell, HBU Men's Basketball Head Coach, discusses how the players and coaches are coping with the tragic death of HBU guard Darius Lee. Darius was killed this summer. Coach Cottrell also discusses the Darius Lee Memorial Classic game against the Rice Owls as well as HBU's other non-conference games; the Southland Conference overall; his motivation / inspiration to continue coaching; and more.

September 16, During our conversation, Byron Smith, PVAMU Men's Basketball Head Coach, discusses the Panthers 2022-23 roster, including players to watch on this year's team; PV's non-conference schedule; Kelvin Sampson; and more.

September 14, During our conversation, Landon Goesling, discusses "Linking Coogs" - the new NIL collective for University of Houston athletics.

August 30, During our conversation, Lindsay Edmonds, Rice Owls women's basketball head coach, discusses the Owls' 9 non-conference games -- 7 in the state of Texas -- including each opponents' style of play. She also mentions a possible a Rice Owls Invitational involving the Houston Cougars in the future; and more.

August 11, During our conversation, Donna Finnie, HBU Huskies women's basketball head coach, discusses the Huskies non-conference schedule for the 2022-23 season; HBU's 2022-23 roster; and much more.

August 8, During our conversation, Lauren discusses her Lumbee heritage and the pride she feels as a member of the Lumbee Tribe and much more.

August 5, During our conversation, Coach Pera discusses recruiting; Rice's move to the American Athletic Conference in 2023; the 2022-23 Rice Owls' roster; his unique relationship with Trey Murphy III; and much more.

August 3, During our conversation, Coach Edmonds discusses the summer recruiting trail; her incoming freshmen class; changes to her staff; and much more.

May 27, During our conversation, Kelly Iko discusses his Option 1 trade scenario of Christian Wood and the 17th pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Mason Plumlee, P.J. Washington, and the 13th pick. Iko gives his opinion on who he believes is the best fit for the Rockets at 3 (out of Jabari, Chet, and Paolo). He also comments on KPJ's role with the Rockets; the Rockets' guard rotation of Jalen Green, Scoot, Josh Christopher, Garrison Mathews, and Daishen Nix as well as Usman Garuba and KPJ's minutes next season; Coach Stephen Silas' future with the Rockets; and much, much more.

May 26, During our conversation, Herb comments on JoJo Tugler's commitment to the Houston Cougars' men's basketball team. Herb also comments on the NBA Draft chances of Kenneth Lofton, Jr and Marcus Sasser. Herb also shares his thoughts on the NBA playoffs, how the NBA has changed / evolved over the years; and more.

May 17, During our conversation, Justin discusses Cincinnati Bearcats' men's basketball including the 2021-22 season, Head Coach Wes Miller, transfers, verbal commit from 4-star Rayvon Griffith and also UC women's basketball; UC football; the American Athletic Conference; also a look ahead to UC in the Big 12; and more.

May 14, During our conversation, Jonathan discusses the improvement of Rockets' guard Jalen Green; his thoughts on Jabari Smith, Paolo Banchero, and Chet Holmgren; whether or not Christian Wood, John Wall, and Eric Gordon will be on the Rockets' roster long-term; Kevin Porter Jr's role on the Rockets; Tilman Fertitta; Head Coach Stephen Silas; Daishen Nix; and more.

May 5, During our conversation, Ryan discusses the recently completed 68th Portsmouth Invitational Tournament; the strongest position in the 2022 NBA Draft; his assessment of the G League; evaluating players in today's positionless NBA; Shaedon Sharpe; the Houston Rockets; top prospects and how does the 2022 NBA Draft compare to the 2021 NBA Draft.

April 26, During our conversation, Coach Skeete discusses her basketball background as a player and as a coach; her coaching style; recruiting philosophy; the importance of academics to pair with basketball; influential people in her life; and more.

April 19, During our conversation, Coach Finnie comments on HBU's Southland Conference regular season including winning the regular season title; the struggles to make shots in the SLC semifinal loss; the 2022-23 roster; recent signee Erin Maguire and her 2 other basketball-playing sisters and more.

April 18, During our conversation, Herb discusses his basketball playing career from high school to Baylor to Texas Southern to 17 seasons overseas. He comments on Houston Cougars men's basketball, Fertitta Center, the Big 12; the Houston Rockets' Jalen Green and Christian Wood as well as Evan Mobley, Chet Holmgren, Kenneth Lofton Jr; etc.

April 14, During our conversation, Coach Edmonds comments on her 2021-22 Rice Owls team only having 6 or 7 healthy players during the season which limited what she and her coaching staff could do with the players in practice. Despite the adversity, Rice earned a first-round bye in the 2022 Conference USA Women's Basketball Tournament; and more.

April 13, During our conversation, Coach Wright discusses signing a contract extension; her successful career as a basketball player; leading UTA to the NCAA Tournament in 2021-22; UTA's joining the WAC July 2022; recruiting inside and outside the state of Texas; utilizing technology to reach larger audiences; receiving a piece of the championship net from South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley; how women's basketball has become more versatile and position-less; and more.