The Houston Roundball Review Interviews Kris Gardner

May 14, The HRR interviews Matt about the inaugural "Players Era Festival" which is an NIL men's college basketball event scheduled to take place Thanksgiving Week in Las Vegas.
00:00 - Intro
01:19 - NIL-driven basketball event
03:30 - Two 4-team MTEs under one umbrella; each of the 8 teams will play 3 games
05:19 - How will a winner be determined?
06:19 - The 8 participating teams have signed on for 3 years
07:29 - Is the goal, of this event, to be profitable?
10:04 - Donor fatigue
10:50 - Could this event be the future of MTEs?
13:58 - Men's college hoops doesn't have enough marquee matchups in nonconference
14:47 - This event will be streamed. No linear tv this year.
15:26 - What is the timetable for an offical announcement of the event?
16:29 - Conclusion

April 29, The HRR interviews Alvin Franklin, Houston Athletics' Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development/Executive Director of Development. Alvin Franklin discusses his job duties; connecting with Houston alums; the 2024 Coogs on the Road Tour; the importance of NIL; and more.

March 30, The HRR interviews Mfon Udoka, Rockets' Head Coach Ime Udoka's sister. Mfon discusses what she believes has been different for the Rockets during the 11-game winning streak; the Rockets' success the last 4 weeks; the growth of women's basketball; a coaching career; what she believes the Rockets need to add during the offseason; and more.

February 28, The HRR interviews Dan Friel, co-founder of The Basketball Tournament (TBT). Dan discusses the concept and creation of TBT; the Elam Ending; the rules of TBT; the 8 regional sites and 64 teams participating in TBT including the Forever Coogs team participating in Houston at Fertitta Center; and more.

February 6, The HRR interviews Tyrel Kirkham (Big 12 Chief Marketing Officer). Tyrel discusses his job duties as CMO; working with Commissioner Brett Yormark; his career path; ideas / promotion ideas; WWE belt for the Big 12 Football Championship Game; Big 12 Mexico; his time working in the Detroit Pistons' organization; career advice and more.

January 10, The HRR interviews Patti Smith (Relevent Worldwide). Patti discusses her love of sports as a kid; her career path; her 2 favorite sports moments; working at the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority; working with Andre Ware, Warren Moon, and Vince Young at Brothers In Arms; and much more.