The Houston Roundball Review Interviews

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...

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.

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 this summer's tragic death of HBU guard Darius Lee. 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...

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 -- Sales Development Director, 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 much 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...

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. and more.

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; ho...