The Houston Roundball Review Interviews

March 29, During my conversation with David Saltzman, David discusses how he got started doing play-by-play; the importance of networking and maintaining contact with people in the industry; calling games for various colleges in Houston and in the state of Texas and more.

February 22, During my conversation with Jamal Murphy, Jamal comments on being a "blacketologist"; Michigan men's basketball being the most disappointing team this season; Juwan Howard; advice to aspiring sportswriters; his picks for the Men's and Women's Final Fours; the NBA; and more.

February 16, During my conversation with Mark Adams, Mark discusses American Athletic Conference men's hoops including Memphis, Houston, SMU, Temple and Tulane men's basketball thus far this season.

January 17, During my conversation with Nina King, Nina comments on the gender equity issues with the NCAA Women's Tournament; expanding to 68 teams; the NET and much more.

January 5, During my conversation with Justin Gorham, Justin discusses how he's adjusting to basketball in Germany; getting a chance to spend time with his family for Christmas; signing autographs; becoming a coach after his playing days are done; the differences between the weightlifting regimen at the Houston Cougars men's basketball program and Baskets Bonn; keeping in touch with his Houston Co...

December 8, During my conversation with Coach Jones, Coach Jones discusses TSU's big road win (69-54) over the Florida Gators; the Tigers' first 8 games this season - including the team's poor performance against La Tech; his schedule on 'off days'; the city of Houston hosting the 2023 Men's Final Four with TSU, Houston, Houston Baptist, and Rice as host schools; and more. and much more.

December 3, During my conversation with Coach Blair, Coach Blair discusses the reaction of his players when he told them he was retiring at the end of the 2021-22 season and much more.

December 2, During my conversation with Rhossi Carron, Rhossi discusses the upcoming apparel launch; the 3 basketball doubleheaders U-Sports Group has in December; and much more.

November 14, During my conversation with Michelle Smith, Michelle discusses women's college basketball this season; future sites for the Final Four; and much more.

November 5, During my conversation with Coach Johnny Jones, Coach Jones discusses his 4 talented freshmen, the Tigers' improved depth; Shaq; and much more.

November 5, During my conversation with Mark Adams, Mark recalls being on Kelvin Sampson's coaching staff at Washington State, AAC men's hoops; the NET; and much more.

October 13, During my conversation with Justin Gorham, Justin discusses his first few weeks in Germany with Baskets Bonn in the German Basketball League and much more.

September 25, During my conversation with Kelly Iko, Rockets' beat writer for The Athletic, Iko previews the upcoming Rockets' season, makes a few predictions, and much more.

September 18, During my conversation with Jim Hicks of RCS Sports, Hicks discusses the transformation of Houston Cougars' men's basketball under Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, Terrance Arceneaux's commitment to UH and much more.

September 15, During my conversation with Dr. McClelland, Dr. McClelland discusses the process involved in picking the 68 teams for the NCAA Men's Tournament and much more

August 27, During my conversation with Steven Johnson from the Daily Memphian, Steven and I discuss what Emoni Bates' commitment to the Memphis Tigers means for Emoni, the Tigers' team, the city of Memphis, and the American Athletic Conference.

August 10, Listen to my conversation with Steven M. Johnson, Memphis Tigers hoops beat writer. During the conversation, Steven discusses Jalen Duren's commitment to Memphis Tigers' men's hops and what it means for the Tigers; Larry Brown's addition to the Memphis coaching staff; Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars' basketball team; American Athletic Conference men's basketball; NIL; conference...

July 21, Listen to my conversation with Scott Pera, Rice Owls men's basketball head coach. During the conversation, Coach Pera recaps the Owls' 2020-21 season from dealing with COVID-19 to the team's successful C-USA Tournament.

July 20, Listen to my conversation with Alvin Brooks, Lamar Men's Basketball Head Coach. Coach Brooks discusses why he chose to return to head coaching and coaching at his alma mater.

July 13, Listen to my conversation with Taylor Eldridge, Wichita State Shockers beat writer for Kansas.com. Taylor recaps Shockers' men's basketball's 2020-21 season including Isaac Brown's being named the interim coach 2 weeks before the start of the season; the Shockers' COVID-19 issues; winning the AAC regular season title; and making the NCAA Men's Tournament.

June 29, Listen to my conversation with Head Coach Ronald Hughey. Coach Hughey recaps the impact COVID-19 had on and off the court during the 2020-21 season. He mentions the team had discussions regarding whether or not to participate in the season. He also discusses being tops among the First Four Out; the 2021 Cancun Challenge; reaching the NCAA Tournament; NIL; and much, much more.

June 22, Listen to my conversation with Landon Goesling. We discuss how he got involved with The Bachelorette; his time at the University of Houston and part of the Coogs' men's basketball team; who gave him the nickname Sunshine; the UH Bubble Drill; which UH teammate he believes could be on The Bachelorette; his plans for the future; and more.

June 16, Listen to my conversation with Lindsay Edmonds, head coach of Rice Owls women's basketball. Coach Edmonds discusses her coaching staff; meeting players and parents in person / face-to-face interaction; the upcoming July recruiting period; Rice's nonconference schedule; the NCAA Transfer Portal; spending time at Rice events; and more

June 8, Listen to my conversation with Galen Robinson Jr. We discuss Galen's influences in his life and basketball career; his time at Westbury Christian School; being recruited by UH head coach Kelvin Sampson; choosing UH for his college career and becoming a man while at UH; the team's success; helping UH become national relevant; his pro career; and his apparel clothing business.

June 4, Listen to my conversation The Athletic's Kelly Iko. Kelly discusses his previous work experiences prior to joining The Athletic including how he got into the sports journalism industry. We discuss the Houston Rockets' 2020-21 season and the Rockets' future.