Ep.72 On this week's episode Ruston, Louisiana native and Arkansas Razorback legend, Scotty Thurman, joins Will Gates and Arthur Agee on Hoop Dreams The Podcast for Part 1 of their conversation. Scotty hit the game winning three pointer as part of the NCAA Championship team that knocked off Grant Hill and the Duke Blue Devils in the 1994 NCAA Finals. Corliss Williamson and Scotty Thurman were a hard duo to contain under Coach Nolan Richardsons guidance as the Hogs went 16 - 0 at home that season. Scotty went on to play 10 years of pro basketball overseas before going on to work and coach at his alma matter. Scotty now coaches the Senior Boys team at Parkview High School. If you are a basketball fan, especially a college basketball fan, you are going to enjoy this episode.
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A Hoop Dream is defined as the pursuit of excellence in your chosen field. Will Gates and Arthur Agee, the stars of the original Hoop Dreams documentary dive into the origin stories of men and women, from the sports, entertainment and fashion industries, who are chasing their own version of a Hoop Dream. From college and pro athletes to journalists and broadcasters, to actors, musicians and designers, they dive into the back stories, the struggles, the accomplishments and the perseverance it takes to overcome the obstacles thrown at you in the attempt to reach the pinnacle of your profession.