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Philly schoolyard courts to the Hall of Fame: Herb Magee's basketball journey

KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Episode • May 11, 2022 • 53m

Herb Magee is one of the greatest coaches in the history of college basketball. He retired following this past season, his 54th as head coach at his alma mater, Thomas Jefferson University. He finished his career with 1,144 wins, second only in men’s NCAA history to now-retired Duke head coach, Mike Krzyzewski.

In Episode #131 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Magee and they look back at his remarkable career. They talk about Magee’s playing days, how he first met his college coach, Walter “Bucky” Harris, the keys to shooting the basketball the correct way and much, much more.

"1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.