Author: Shafin Khan

Q&A With Civil Rights Movement Leader James Meredith

James Meredith is known for making waves during the civil rights movement when he became the first black student at the University of Mississippi in 1962 which was racially segregated at the time. Meredith is also an Air Force veteran, political advisor and an author of multiple books. He currently resides in Jackson, Mississippi. In this interview Meredith and I touch on his relationship with … Continue reading Q&A With Civil Rights Movement Leader James Meredith

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Q&A with Olympic Legend Rob McClanahan

Rob McClanahan is a former professional hockey player who is best known for his role on the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team who captured a gold medal. McClanahan also played in the NHL as a left wing with the Buffalo Sabres, Hartford Whalers and the New York Rangers from 1980-1983. He also won a national championship at the University of Minnesota in 1979, with head … Continue reading Q&A with Olympic Legend Rob McClanahan

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Q&A with Celtics Legend Cedric Maxwell

Cedric Maxwell is a former two-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics where he earned rings in 1981 and 1984. Maxwell was named the Finals MVP in 1981 and has had his No. 31 jersey retired by the Boston Celtics. Maxwell had a four year career at UNC Charlotte where he led the 49ers to Final Four appearance in 1977. He was the 12th overall … Continue reading Q&A with Celtics Legend Cedric Maxwell

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Q&A with Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer

Trent Dilfer was the starting quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens when they won the Super Bowl during the 2000 season. Dilfer attended college at Fresno State university and was the No. 6 overall pick in the 1994 draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dilfer went on to play for the Seahawks, Browns and 49ers during this NFL career. Dilfer was a Pro Bowler in 1997 … Continue reading Q&A with Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer

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Q&A with former Georgia Tech Coach Bobby Cremins

Bobby Cremins is a former college basketball head coach at Georgia Tech, Appalachian State and College of Charleston. Cremins was the Naismith College Coach of Year in 1990 and won the ACC tournament in 1985, 1990 and 1993. Bobby is currently a member of the NCAA infractions committee. In this interview Bobby and I discuss playing against Shaquille O’Neal during his 1990 Final Four run, … Continue reading Q&A with former Georgia Tech Coach Bobby Cremins

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Q&A With Hall of Famer Lefty Driesell

Charles “Lefty” Driesell is a former basketball head coach at Davidson College, University of Maryland, James Madison University and Georgia State. Lefty retired as the fourth-winningest college basketball coach of all time in 2003 and is now currently No. 10 on the all-time list. In this interview Lefty and I discuss the origins of Midnight Madness, recruiting Moses Malone, the toughest defensive team he has … Continue reading Q&A With Hall of Famer Lefty Driesell

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Q&A With Louisville Legend Denny Crum

Denny Crum is a former head basketball coach at the University of Louisville where he coached from 1971-2001. Crum was mentored under legendary coach John Wooden and went on to win two national titles at Louisville along with six final four appearances. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994 and the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. In this interview … Continue reading Q&A With Louisville Legend Denny Crum

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Q&A with National Champion Joe B. Hall

 Joe B. Hall is a former head coach of the University of Kentucky basketball team and was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. Coach Hall won the National Championship in 1978 against Duke and was the runner-up in 1975 after falling to UCLA in the final. Hall has led Kentucky to three final four appearances and has eight SEC regular season … Continue reading Q&A with National Champion Joe B. Hall

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Q&A With Kentucky’s John Calipari

John Calipari is currently the head coach at the University of Kentucky and has had this position since 2009. Calipari was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015  and won a national championship in 2012. He has been to six Final Fours has been named the Naismith College Coach of the Year three times. In this interview Coach Cal and I discuss … Continue reading Q&A With Kentucky’s John Calipari

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