Iconic Seasons | Hardwood History

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a time-warp back to the legendary 1987 NCAA championship game between Indiana and Syracuse, where we dissect the strategies, the defining moments, and the players who made history. Promise us one thing; you'll be on the edge of your seat when we unfold the drama of the final play that saw Indiana emerge as the champions and the lasting legacy it etched for Coach...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to hit rewind as we take you back to 1987 for a deep dive into the NCAA basketball championship, with a former player who was there on the court! We've got former Hoosier 6-man, Joe Hillman, with us to share what it was really like on the court in that high-stakes match between Indiana and Syracuse, and how Coach Knight's legendary coaching style turned the gam...

Send us Fan Mail The Indiana Hoosiers managed to overcome the UNLV Runnin' Rebels in the unforgettable 1987 Final Four match-up. Joe Hillman, former Hoosier Six man, sheds light on the contrasting strategies that played out on the Superdome court. Joe will share unique insights, revealing how IU's press defense was instrumental in controlling UNLV and their two-dimensional attack. Join u...

Send us Fan Mail We wrap the year by giving everyone a chance to reflect and catch up before our final run of three episodes concluding the inaugural run of Iconic Seasons. We hope that you've enjoyed the first 7 episodes if you have tell someone about the show or leave us a comment. If you really like it send us an email at hardwoodhistory@gmail.com.  If you can't wait all of the episod...

Send us Fan Mail The 1987 season of Indiana basketball holds a special place in the history of NCAA. Led by the legendary Coach Bob Knight, the Indiana Hoosiers took home the NCAA Championship that year, marking one of the most memorable seasons in the history of Indiana basketball. The journey to this victory was not a conventional one. Bob Knight, known for his intricate adjustments and coaching...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a whirlwind journey back to 1987 with the UNLV Run-and-Rebels basketball team. We're joined by none other than Freddie Banks, a key player in that iconic Final Four team. Freddie brings to life the remarkable camaraderie, electrifying offense, and underrated defense that made the team truly legendary. He opens up about his personal journey, why he chose to play...

Send us Fan Mail The 1987 NCAA basketball season will forever be remembered for the iconic Final Four clash between Providence and Syracuse. This match, a pivotal moment in NCAA history, saw Syracuse making a surprising shift from their typical zone defense to man-to-man, a tactical switch that played a crucial role in their victory. As we dissect this legendary game, we delve into the various ele...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to step back in time and relive one of the most thrilling eras of Syracuse Basketball? This episode transports you to 1987, a time when Syracuse Orange reverberated their fiery coach's spirit in the bruising Big East basketball scene. As your tour guide, we have Joe Combe, part of the legendary runner-up team, revealing riveting tales of the team's astonishing star...

Send us Fan Mail Now is a perfect time to catch up on the first 4 episodes of Iconic Season or you can head over to Patreon and Binge the entire first season like a Thanksgiving Feast.  In case you missed them the first three episodes are now free for everyone. The first episode focuses on New Orleans and the final fours that have occurred there. The second episode goes into Indiana's origin...

Send us Fan Mail Let's relive the glorious days of Providence's 1987 basketball season under the legendary guidance of Coach Rick Pitino. This episode is fueled by nostalgic energy and fascinating revelations from our guest, former player Ryan Ford. Prepare for a journey filled with tales of nail-biting matches against formidable teams, and the remarkable victories that defined Providenc...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a deep dive into Indiana University Basketball’s triumphant 1987 Championship season, a journey that starts with the team's eye-opening 1985 international exhibition tour. From Toronto to Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong and Amsterdam, the Hoosiers experienced a unique bonding opportunity filled with fierce competition against national teams of Japan and Russia, cultur...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to be transported back to some of the most epic moments in Final Four history. We're revisiting the legendary 1982 championship game between Dean Smith and John Thompson, the moment of magic when Michael Jordan sank a game-winning shot, the ascension of the Big East Conference, and the infamous 1993 final, all amidst the buzzing backdrop of New Orleans.  Then, allow u...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Iconic Seasons 1987, the podcast that takes a deep dive into the most iconic seasons in sports history. For our preview episode, we're going back to 1987, one of the most entertaining seasons in NCAA history. In 1987, we saw the debut of the three-point line and a final four that included 4 hall of fame coaches and incredible players. It includes up-and-coming team...

Send us Fan Mail Ever braved the icy waters of Iceland for enlightenment, or even thought about it? Joshua Church, co-founder of Edge Theory Labs, did just that only to unearth the transformative power of cold therapy. Through our interview with Joshua, we unpack his remarkable journey, from the toasty climate of San Diego to the ice-cold waters of Iceland, and how it led him to co-found Edge Theo...

Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode, we dive into the NBA draft, analyzing the prospects, and considering the crucial role fit plays when drafting young players. We also debate the value of Scoot Henderson and why his number two ranking is being contested. Furthermore, we explore the future of NBA teams, such as the potential trade of Portland Trailblazers' star player Damian Lillard...

Send us Fan Mail We had the incredible opportunity to chat with Coach Freddie Banks, a Las Vegas native who's made a lasting impact as a player and now as a coach at Canyon Springs High School. From his humble beginnings on the blacktop in fifth grade, Coach Banks shares his inspiring journey through high school, college, and his pro career that led him to become the influential mentor he is...

Send us Fan Mail There's only one team that gets their one shining moment. For everyone else, their season ends just like Indiana's. It's still fun to break down the season that was and think about the things that Indiana and every team faces heading into next year. With 20% of all CBB players in the transfer portal, hope springs eternal and the landscape of college basketball will...

Send us Fan Mail On Monday night, one of these four teams will be celebrating a national title in Houston and doing what national champions have done for years: cutting down the nets. It’s a right reserved for the victors and The Chucker, 19nine’s resident historian, details the origins of this cherished college basketball tradition. Support the show Did you know we are one of the Top 30 Collage P...

Send us Fan Mail Sixty years ago, Mississippi State and Loyola met in the second round of the 1963 NCAA Tournament. The journey to that matchup, however, was anything but easy in a nation and in a sport still battling with racial segregation. “The Game of Change” required two competitive, daring programs, a cunning escape from Mississippi, and a willingness to challenge convention. The Chucker, 19...

Send us Fan Mail This season marks the 35th anniversary of Kansas’ unexpected march to the 1988 NCAA title. Now, what could be so shocking about a blueblood program led by that summer’s #1 NBA draft pick and a Hall of Fame coach winning it all? Well, that’s the story of Danny & the Miracles and the most unlikeliest of titles from a college basketball blueblood. The Chucker, 19nine’s resident h...

Send us Fan Mail Twenty-five years ago, the Big Ten finally launched a post-season conference tournament. After years of rejecting the move for an assortment of reasons ranging from academics to regular season integrity, the conference switched course and installed the Big Ten Tournament to cap to the 1997-1998 season. The Chucker, 19nine’s resident historian, explains the Big Ten’s long road to c...

Send us Fan Mail Travis Diener’s rise to basketball stardom wasn’t supposed to happen. He wasn’t gifted athletically, pushed by trainers growing up, or born into a hotbed of basketball talent. He was average. At every level, critics rightly questioned everything that he wasn’t but forgot about everything that he was. From Marquette University to the NBA to the Italian League, Travis Diener was goi...

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Send us Fan Mail This is the full interview covering the scope of Georgetown Basketball History. If you liked the short podcast on Wednesday you're going to love this deep dive. Pioneer Press Georgetown 1984 - https://19nine.com/blogs/news/the-pioneer-press-georgetown-1984 19Nine Hoya's Gear - https://19nine.com/collections/georgetown-university John's Website - https://www.hoyabask...

Send us Fan Mail John Reagan - Georgetown Basketball History Project Pioneer Press Georgetown 1984 - https://19nine.com/blogs/news/the-pioneer-press-georgetown-1984 19Nine Hoya's Gear - https://19nine.com/collections/georgetown-university In the early 1980s, an unlikely program commanded the nation’s college basketball consciousness. An elite, exclusive Catholic institution in the nation’s ca...