Best Ming Yao Podcasts (2025)

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Is the U.S. hearing an echo of China’s Cultural Revolution? 23:05

3d ago23:05

23:05

In this episode of the Asia Pacific Business Forum Podcast, Dick Drobnick speaks with Geoff Cowan, former Dean of the USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism and 22nd Director of the Voice of America. The discussion centers on how the Trump administration has disrupted global journalism and constrained the international flow of informa…

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Episode 250 - The Zev Eleff Exclusive: The Greatest Of All Time, pt. 2 25:41

6d ago25:41

25:41

Today, Rick finishes his interview with Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff, president of Gratz College and professor of Jewish-American history, as well as the author of recent title The Greatest of All Time: A History of an American Obsession. Here in the second part of this two-part interview, Rick and Zev dive into the qualities that define greatness for us, a…

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Episode 249 - The Zev Eleff Exclusive: The Greatest Of All Time, pt. 1 26:59

13d ago26:59

26:59

Today, Rick hosts an interview with Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff, president of Gratz College and professor of Jewish-American history, as well as the author of recent title The Greatest of All Time: A History of an American Obsession. Here in the first part of this two-part interview, Rick and Zev dive into what qualifies something to be considered the grea…

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The China, Japan & Korea Side Effects of Trump Tariffs 22:13

17d ago22:13

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In this episode of the Asia Pacific Business Forum Podcast Professor Qiwei Chen brings insight to China’s possible reactions to the Trump Administration’s tariffs.Will the tariffs push frosty neighbors in the region towards greater economic integration? Will second generation Chinese entrepreneurs increase their business with the 36,000 Japanese fi…

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Episode 248 - The Point of Potential & Damon Bailey 20:08

20d ago20:08

20:08

Damon Bailey was probably the most hyped 13-year-old basketball player ever. In rural Indiana people were already predicting that Bailey would dominate the NBA someday. He even made the cover of Sports Illustrated. But he never played a single NBA game. Bailey is one of thousands of players who showed NBA potential, but did not make it. CREDITS Ric…

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Dr. Chung-in Moon - In North Korea & USA – Big Deal • Small Deal • No Deal 26:37

25d ago26:37

26:37

In this episode, we’re joined by renowned diplomat and scholar, Dr. Chung-in Moon, Professor Emeritus at Yonsei University and former advisor to the South Korean President. Dr. Moon offers rare insight into how President Trump’s sweeping tariffs are reshaping alliances—pushing South Korea, China, and Japan into closer economic coordination. He also…

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Episode 247 - From First to Worst 16:02

27d ago16:02

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Only two players can say that they played for both the best team in NBA history and the worst team in NBA history. Leroy Ellis and John Trapp were those two players. They played for both the 1972 LA Lakers (69-13) and the 1973 Philadelphia 76ers (9-73). This is their story. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Edito…

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Narongchai Akrasanee - The Ugly American • The Popular American • The Angry American 25:47

1M ago25:47

25:47

Narongchai Akrasanee Ph.D spoke with us on President Trump’s Liberation Day. Dr. Akrasanee, Thailand’s former Minister of Energy and Former Minister of Commerce spoke with Dick Drobnick about the implications across the Asia Pacific region.By Hosted by Dr. Dick Drobnick - Produced by Dan Griffin

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Episode 246 - The Tragedy of Len Bias 18:59

1M ago18:59

18:59

The story of Len Bias is a modern tragedy. Coming from the University of Maryland, Bias was a player that had the potential to be another Jordan, or even better than Jordan. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead just 36 hours after being drafted #2 by the Boston Celtics. This is the story of that tragedy. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, write…

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SHN PRESENTS: Digits Dynasty - SHN Trailers 2:40

1M ago2:40

2:40

Digits Dynasty is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - DIGITS DYNASTY “Digits Dynasty” is an engaging podcast where we debate the greatest athletes to don each uniform number in sports history. Each episode focuses on a specific number, featuring passionate discussions, stats, and anecdotes…

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Episode 245 - The Might Macs 19:59

1M ago19:59

19:59

Immaculata College won the first three women’s national championships in 1972, 1973, and 1974. It was a tiny school with only 500 students and they did it with virtually no budget. They did not even have their own gym. They had to play their home games at a local high school. This is the story of those three championships. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head…

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Episode 244 - From Earvin to Magic 19:20

2M ago19:20

19:20

Earvin Johnson was only 15 years old when a local sportswriter started calling him Magic. The name caught on quickly and soon everyone was referring to this young basketball phenom as Magic. This is that story. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan "Hor…

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Ronnie Chan - “World trade is now a dunking contest between Lebron James and Yao Ming." 24:28

2M ago24:28

24:28

Ronnie Chan is the Honorary Chairman of The Hang Lung Group and the Chairman of the Asia Society Hong Kong Center. He spoke with Dick Drobnick on the day after President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs were announced. In this conversation Ronnie looks at the recent events in the US, as viewed from countries across Asia. Our next episode will …

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Dr. Kang Kyung-wha, President of the Asia Society talks tariffs 21:15

2M ago21:15

21:15

Dr. Kang Kyung-wha, President of the Asia Society and former Foreign Minister of South Korea, joins Dick Drobnick, Ph.D., for this episode of the Asia Pacific Business Forum Podcast. Their conversation explores Dr. Kang’s vision for the Asia Society and examines how the Trump administration’s policies may influence relations across Asia.Our next ep…

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Episode 243 - Sam Bowie 20:30

2M ago20:30

20:30

Sam Bowie was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 1984 while Michael Jordan still available. Bowie then suffered a series of significant leg injuries who severely limited his playing time and overall production. He gets a bad rap for being taken ahead of Jordan, but we take a fresh look at his story and realize it was not such a bad idea, at t…

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Episode 242 - Yao Ming's Unusual Journey to the NBA 22:51

2M ago22:51

22:51

Yao Ming’s journey to the NBA was filled with roadblocks and other problems. We share how Yao overcame legal and political hurdles to reach the Houston Rockets and the NBA. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Ancient China by Mostakim Harun" by "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY…

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SHN PRESENTS: GP Soccer Podcast - SHN Trailers 2:14

2M ago2:14

2:14

GP Soccer Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW Giovanni Pacini is a noted expert in the game with significant expertise in the areas of player and coach development. He is a United Soccer Coaches Master Coach, member of its National Staff, and National Goalkeeper Staff. He is a USY…

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Episode 241 - Dr. J & Pistol Pete 15:29

2M ago15:29

15:29

The two most entertaining players of the 1970s were Pistol Pete Maravich and Dr. J. For about a week they were teammates on the Atlanta Hawks. In this episode we cover how this pairing happened and how it quickly fell apart. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Disco Funk" by J…

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Episode 240 - Team Chemistry & The 1989 Pistons 17:03

3M ago17:03

17:03

When it comes to team chemistry, the 1989 Detroit Pistons epitomized the concept of a complete team. They had the perfect balance of offense, defense, team leadership, and commitment to winning above individual statistics. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Rock You" by RockS…

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Episode 239 - The Genetics of the NBA 18:22

3M ago18:22

18:22

What is the perfect body type for an NBA player? You might be thinking really tall, right? Well, that is part of it. In this episode we will look at wing span, long legs, and narrow hips as physical patterns that we see all over the NBA and have a direct impact on performance. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Ed…

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Episode 238 - The Best NBA Draft Classes 21:21

3M ago21:21

21:21

Why does the NBA have a draft in the first place? And which draft class was the best and worst? We will answer those questions in today’s episode. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com sportshistorynetwork.com/podc…

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Episode 237 - The Lakers' 18th Championship 18:24

3M ago18:24

18:24

We share the story of the Lakers' 18th championship, or rather, their first of 18 championships. This is the story of how the Minneapolis Lakers won the 1948 NBL championship before joining the NBA where they won 17 more championships. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Slow …

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Episode 236 - Russell and Red 17:35

3M ago17:35

17:35

Over the course of their time together on the Celtics, Bill Russell and Red Auerbach became incredible friends. The two could not be more different. However they were both incredibly competitive and wanted to win championships. They recognized in each other a partner that could help win games. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice…

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Episode 235 - Marty Blake: Scout Extraordinare 19:12

4M ago19:12

19:12

Marty Blake is not well known to the casual NBA fan, but he is considered a genius within the professional basketball community. He was the NBA’s first Director of Scouting and advanced the science of scouting a player to heights never known before. His contributions to basketball are immeasurable. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and …

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Episode 234 - When Kevin McHale Clobbered Kurt Rambis 19:52

4M ago19:52

19:52

In Game 4 of the 1984 NBA Finals, there was one play that turned the entire series around. Kurt Rambis was on his way in for a dunk when Kevin McHale clotheslined him and nearly injured him. This one play changed the series momentum from the Lakers to the Celtics. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, produce…

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Episode 233 - The Myth of Dr. J 18:59

4M ago18:59

18:59

Julius Erving, better know as Dr. J, was one of the most entertaining players of all time. He spent his first five seasons of his pro career in the ABA. Unfortunately, there is painfully little video of his time in that league. Stories about his exploits grew into mythical status because there was no video to prove otherwise. Some claimed that he d…

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061: January Issue 40:13

4M ago40:13

40:13

Ming and Gareth are back for a catch-up and a debrief. We talk Minhi Wang's Drag Race journey, naked cooking classes, and navigating the family group-chat. Plus, there's a quiz! Follow Gareth on Bluesky at @gtvlondon Follow Ming on Instagram @heyminhiwang

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Episode 232 - The Spirits of St. Louis: A Lost Team 19:14

4M ago19:14

19:14

The Spirits of St. Louis was one of the wildest teams in the ABA, and that is saying something. They had so much talent, but could not find success on the court. They had players like Marvin Barnes, Moses Malone, Mike D’Antoni, and Fly Williams, and still could not win consistently. This is their story. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer,…

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Episode 231 - The Lost Teams of the ABA, pt. 7 18:23

5M ago18:23

18:23

We bring you the final entry into our series on the lost teams of the ABA: the Houston Mavericks. Eventually, they relocated to become the Carolina Cougars, and finally became the Spirits of St. Louis. They were a wild team at a wild time. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "D…

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Episode 230 - The Bob Kuska Exclusive: The Great Basketball War, pt. 2 26:37

5M ago26:37

26:37

Today, we continue and conclude our interview with author, Bob Kuska, on his new book “Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes To War (1965-1970).” BUY BOB'S BOOK! Click here for Amazon link! CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshis…

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Episode 229 - The Bob Kuska Exclusive: The Great Basketball War, pt. 1 39:11

5M ago39:11

39:11

Today we interview author Bob Kuska to discuss his new book “Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes To War (1965-1970)” He goes deep into the ABA’s attempt to put pressure on the NBA by rivaling it in talent, hoping for a merger... BUY BOB'S BOOK! Click here for Amazon link! CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Edi…

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Christmas 2024 Special - The First Game REDUX || Ep. 177 Re-Air 27:43

5M ago27:43

27:43

For this Christmas bonus episode, we're re-airing Episode 177 from January 2, 2024. We had done a redux of our very first episode, telling the story of basketball's first game, and if you missed it then, this is our present to you now! From all of us here at BBH.101, we wish you a very merry Christmas! CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, …

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Episode 228 - The Original NBA High School Players 18:30

5M ago18:30

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The NBA’s two original high school players entered the league in 1975. They were Bill Willoughby and Darryl Dawkins. They each had different levels of success, but neither were all-time greats, and it was because of this that no high school player would attempt the jump until Kevin Garnett in 1995. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and …

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Episode 227 - The Game of the Century 20:21

6M ago20:21

20:21

Watching nationally televised college basketball is extremely common today. But this was the first regular season game televised nationwide. It was 1968 and it featured #1 UCLA vs. #2 Houston. It also featured two future Hall-of-Famers in Lew Alcindor (later known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) and Elvin Hayes. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer…

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Episode 226 - The National Industrial Basketball League 18:45

6M ago18:45

18:45

The National Industrial Basketball League (NIBL) was an alternate to the NBA. They attracted some top talent by paying more than the NBA in some cases. However the player had to be a full time employee of a sponsoring company and then play basketball for free. So, what was this all about? CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jaco…

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060: Drag Race Debrief 25:07

6M ago25:07

25:07

Ming and Gareth are back for a catch-up and a debrief as we dive into the discourse of Episode 3 of Canada's Drag Race. Is Minhi Wang the lip-sync assassin or a limpy gazelle? Follow Gareth on Twitter at @gtvlondon Follow Ming on Instagram @heyminhiwang

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Episode 225 - The Lost Teams of the ABA, pt. 6 19:58

6M ago19:58

19:58

The San Diego Conquistadors were the final team to join the ABA and only lasted just over 3 full seasons before going out of business. However, they did sign Wilt Chamberlain to be their head coach -- probably the worst decision they ever made. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUS…

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059: December Issue 55:04

6M ago55:04

55:04

Ming and Gareth are back for a catch-up and a debrief. We talk Manners, Dick Pics, and Beef Rendang. Plus, there's a quiz! Follow Gareth on Twitter at @gtvlondon Follow Ming on Instagram @heyminhiwang

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Episode 224 - The Heyday of the College Double-Header 20:57

6M ago20:57

20:57

Back in the 1930s Ned Irish would out on college basketball double-headers in Madison Square Garden. These matchups pitted some of the best teams in the country against each other. This led to two outcomes. First, teams with radically different styles of play were scheduled in dream matchups for the fans. Second, it led to Irish making a small fort…

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Episode 223 - Magic Johnson's Greatest Game 18:56

7M ago18:56

18:56

Magic Johnson’s greatest performance as an NBA player came in his rookie year, and in the most clutch moments against the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only did he have to fill in for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but he scored 40 points in a closing Finals Game and took the Finals MVP trophy for himself. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Ja…

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Episode 222 - The Trial of Spencer Haywood 17:28

7M ago17:28

17:28

Spencer Haywood was the first player to try to enter the NBA early. There was a rule at the time that a player could not enter the NBA until he was four years removed from high school, but Haywood was already playing in the ABA and wanted to jump to the NBA. In the end the U.S. Supreme Court had to decide the matter. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head resea…

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Episode 221 - The Lost Teams of the ABA, pt. 5 19:05

7M ago19:05

19:05

The Oakland Oaks were able to make a huge splash by signing Rick Barry away from the San Francisco Warriors. The reason they were able to do this was because the guy that ran the Oaks was Barry’s father-in-law. The team would later become the Washington Capitols and then the Virginia Squires where they brought in Dr J. and George Gervin. It was a w…

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Episode 220 - When Jordan Lost a 1v1 17:53

7M ago17:53

17:53

Michael Jordan once lost a game of 1-on-1 to a 45-year-old business man. And this was in 2003 just after Jordan played his final NBA All-Star Game. It was an incredible game that will live forever. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Rap Beat" by MaverickMyers Radio "Horizons"…

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058: October surprise! 28:32

7M ago28:32

28:32

Ming has been sitting on a secret but it's now official! Minhi Wang is part of the cast for Season 5 of Canada's Drag Race! We talk emotions, reactions, and NDAs. Follow Gareth on Twitter at @gtvlondon Follow Ming on Instagram @heyminhiwang

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Episode 219 - Early Professional Micro-Leagues 17:04

7M ago17:04

17:04

The NBA would be what it is if the early professional leagues had not proved that basketball was entertaining enough to sell tickets. These early leagues were the toddler phase of pro basketball development. Most of these leagues were each based in one city and the play style was closer to pro wrestling. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer…

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Episode 218 - Lew Alcindor: High School Phenom 19:36

8M ago19:36

19:36

Lew Alcindor was one of the most hyped high school players of all time. He was nationally famous at the age of 15. If social media and ESPN existed back in his day he would have his highlights all over the place. Even Wilt Chamberlain predicted greatness for Alcindor. Of course, Alcindor is known today at Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the greatest pl…

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Episode 217 - The Lost Teams of the ABA, pt. 4 21:00

8M ago21:00

21:00

Today, we share the story of the New Orleans Buccaneers, who later moved to Memphis, and then Baltimore. In all they had six different names in just eight seasons of play. But they also had some great players come through the organization like Doug Moe, Larry Brown, and Steve “Snapper” Jones. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice …

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057: October Issue 49:31

8M ago49:31

49:31

Ming and Gareth are back for a catch-up and a debrief. We talk 5-year plans, chastity cock-cage kink, favourite cheeses, sex-party logistics, and ideal options for sploshing. Plus, there's a quiz! Follow Gareth on Twitter at @gtvlondon Follow Ming on Instagram @heyminhiwang

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Episode 216 - The Buffalo Germans 16:39

8M ago16:39

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The Buffalo Germans were the original powerhouse team in basketball history. They started out as 12- and 13-year-old German immigrants from a YMCA in Buffalo, New York. They later won the Olympic Tournament in 1904 as grown men. They were miles ahead of other teams. But things changed as the original players started to retire and were replaced by y…

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Episode 215 - Utah's Original Fab Five 17:45

8M ago17:45

17:45

Just about every basketball fan knows about the University of Michigan Fab Five. But nearly 50 years earlier, the University of Utah had their own Fab Five that won the 1944 NCAA Tournament. And Utah was last minute replacement when another school dropped out. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, a…

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