Since a mid-season trade from the Idaho Stampede to the Erie BayHawks for former Washington Wizard Donell Taylor, Mike Gansey’s been on a tear, seemingly more comfortable playing closer to his family and friends from his hometown of Olmsted Falls, Ohio.
Either that, or he just has a knack for playing well in the month of March.
It may have taken him nearly 60 games, but if Hedo Turkoglu continues to play like he has against Portland and Atlanta, then he may be one of the key ingredients to any success Toronto has in the postseason.
Tonight I was able to chat with Woodson about what he does to make sure his players don’t dwell on their convincing win over Toronto the last time these two teams met, the importance of his team winning the Southeast Division, what his team needs to do be considered in the conversation as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference and the evolution of Josh Smith this season.
With the NCAA Tournament kicking off on Thursday, I took some time this afternoon to chat with Aaron Torres about first-round matchups he’s excited to watch, what high seeds could be booted early from the tournament, what teams are over or under-rated, how Kentucky’s lack of experience in the Tournament will play out and if Texas can regain the form that helped them start the season 17-0.
JR Jackson chats with Jay Bilas while he was at the Rockin’ Refuel Hoop It Up 3-on-3 basketball tournament.
In the latest Hoops Addict Podcast, we debate whether Reggie Evans’ label of being a “dirty player” is accurate, Antawn Jamison jokes about being willing to clean his teammates houses if that’s what it took for Cleveland for win an NBA Championship this season, we share our list of missed interviews we regret not getting and a ton of other topics.
