TJ Buchanan Podcast

[sbrand]

Hey guys. I have TJ Buchanan on my next podcast. Any questions for him?

[PeteRI]

Hey guys. I have TJ Buchanan on my next podcast. Any questions for him?

Yeah, how much longer are we gonna suck?

[RhowdyRam02]

What happened at Eastern Michigan? Looks like he was only on staff for about two months.
You've been named head coach of the Kalamazoo Galaxy of The Basketball League, how do you feel with your first head coaching job?
Is professional basketball coaching your long term profession or do you hope to eventually get back in to college coaching?

[Rhodymob05]

what does it take to be a leader.

[SGreenwell]

What was his initial recruitment to URI like? Why did he choose the school?

What were his thoughts and emotions when Baron was fired?

How did the relationship with Hurley develop? What was said at the initial meeting? You went from a starter under Baron, to coming off the bench initially for Hurley. Was that something that the coaching staff discussed with you, or just something you adjusted to?

[sbrand]

Those last questions are particularly excellent. His story about Baron leaving is the biggest part of the show. He will reveal something he had not mentioned before. You will be shocked.

[PeterRamTime]

Those last questions are particularly excellent. His story about Baron leaving is the biggest part of the show. He will reveal something he had not mentioned before. You will be shocked.

Cool!

[ramster]

Thanks again Scott!

1. Jordan Hare 6'10", 205 lbs
In his 5th game as a Freshman vs Loyola Maryland had 8 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks in 28 minutes
The next game at Auburn 5 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks
After that PC 14 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks

So in 3 games early in his career he totaled 27 points, 29 rebounds and 13 blocks
What ever happened to Jordan?
He made the trip that summer to Italy with the team.

Do you ever wonder what you would have done with Jordan Hare's height, wingspan, shot blocking ability, rebounding and shooting skills?
Where is Hare today? How do you think Dan Hurley handled the Harr situation? Anything he could have fine differently?

2. When did you realize Dan Hurley could and would take URI to places not seen since Jim Harrick?

3. Greatest memories from his time at URI as a player and as a staff member?

[rhodylocal]

Those last questions are particularly excellent. His story about Baron leaving is the biggest part of the show. He will reveal something he had not mentioned before. You will be shocked.

Scott, did you already do the interview? Or are you still looking for questions? We miss seeing TJ both on the court and the sideline.

[sbrand]

No It’s Wednesday night so you are good. I am seeing that Hurley’s first year they were slightly statistically inferior.

[reef]

What were your first impressions of EC and Hass when they first got to URI and how did you see them grow

[Jdrums#3]

Thanks again Scott!

1. Jordan Hare 6'10", 205 lbs
In his 5th game as a Freshman vs Loyola Maryland had 8 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks in 28 minutes
The next game at Auburn 5 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks
After that PC 14 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks

So in 3 games early in his career he totaled 27 points, 29 rebounds and 13 blocks
What ever happened to Jordan?
He made the trip that summer to Italy with the team.

Do you ever wonder what you would have done with Jordan Hare's height, wingspan, shot blocking ability, rebounding and shooting skills?
Where is Hare today? How do you think Dan Hurley handled the Harr situation? Anything he could have fine differently?

2. When did you realize Dan Hurley could and would take URI to places not seen since Jim Harrick?

3. Greatest memories from his time at URI as a player and as a staff member?

Dan handled the Hare situation like most of us balding guys handle the Hare situation…cut it as short as possible.

[sbrand]

Hey guys,

The TJ Buchanan podcast is live.

I asked TJ most of your questions.

Some other interesting topics covered:

His take if there is still a chance that Ish returns
How he went to Dan Hurley's office and told him he wanted to transfer when he was first hired
Bonus Video on the Hurley Cooley Altercation
Talks about when he kissed the Rhody logo on center court
Weighs in on last season's team and how they could have won the A10
Shares how hard it was to see his three-year old have heart surgery
Bonus video coverage on his senior night and Get Rhody Close segment

Check it out:

[Rhody15]

One of my all time favorite players, and probably my favorite senior night moment.

[sbrand]

I hear that all the time. He played hard every moment whether it was practice or a game and a super nice guy.

[adam914]

Every team needs a TJ Buchanan on it. Looking forward to this one.

[RF1]

TJ is always a class act. Excellent representative of URI.

[reef]

Watching this now , outstanding as usual

[Jdrums#3]

Excellent interview, Scott! Thank you!

I hope TJ does really well with the Kal Galaxy, grows as a HC and has the opportunity to move on to greener pastures or back to Rhody some day.

[ramster]

Hey guys,

The TJ Buchanan podcast is live.

I asked TJ most of your questions.

Some other interesting topics covered:

His take if there is still a chance that Ish returns
How he went to Dan Hurley's office and told him he wanted to transfer when he was first hired
Bonus Video on the Hurley Cooley Altercation
Talks about when he kissed the Rhody logo on center court
Weighs in on last season's team and how they could have won the A10
Shares how hard it was to see his three-year old have heart surgery
Bonus video coverage on his senior night and Get Rhody Close segment

Check it out:

Scott,
As always with your PodCasts - wonderfully done
Love the conversation and how you allow the person to talk, be relaxed and themselves.
Thanks for asking the question about Jordan Hare. Nice that TJ keeps up with Jordan and his family.
Didn't know, or I had forgotten, that TJ was Sponge Holton's roommate. I always thought Sponge had tremendous talent and TJ reiterated that. Sponge was tremendous on the offensive boards.
Liked hearing about his new role as a Head Coach
Thank you.