We’re starting a new series this summer to help you, the reader, get to know a little bit more about our Lost Lettermen in a segment we’re calling “20 questions.” Today we talk to UCLA’s Ed O’Bannon, the Most Outstanding Player of the 1995 Final Four.
Ed O'Bannon
Live Chat:
UCLA’s Ed O’Bannon Chats About Title Game
Leading up to tonight’s national championship we have UCLA’s Ed O’Bannon, member of the 1995 national championship team. Feel free to jump right in and submit your questions for the ‘95 Most Outstanding Player.
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Ed O’Bannon Podcast:
Following a Dream to Broadcast Hoops
UCLA’s Ed O’Bannon talks about his broadcasting debut on Hoop TV for the Las Vegas Classic on Dec. 22, how he grades his own performance and whether or not he plans to pursue broadcasting in the future.
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Ed O’Bannon Podcast:
Playing Before Wooden’s Watchful Eye a Treat
UCLA’s Ed O’Bannon talks about John Wooden, his relationship with the “Wizard of Westwood” and what it’s like playing in front of college basketball’s greatest coach ever (run time is 5:16; transcript below the jump).
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Ed O’Bannon Podcast:
Panic Setting In For Bruin Basketball Fans
UCLA’s Ed O’Bannon talks about the Bruins’ early struggles and the expectations that surround the storied basketball program (run time is 4:27; transcript below the jump).
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Ed O’Bannon: Youth To Be Served At UCLA
UCLA’s Ed O’Bannon previews the UCLA basketball team. Despite the loss of guards Darren Collison and Jrue Holiday, O’Bannon expects big things from the Bruins and coach Ben Howland.
It’s always a worry how you’re going to reload with players when you lose players like Darren Collison and Jrue Holiday.
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Ed O’Bannon: Falling Back In Love With Hoops
Ed O’Bannon shares his expectations for coaching a Las Vegas high school’s varsity boys’ basketball team this year.
A friend of mine asked me if I wanted to get into coaching. He knew the athletic director at Henderson International and that there was an opening. And I said, “Yes. Why not?”
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Ed O’Bannon: Weezy and Me
In his remix of “Cannon,” Lil Wayne raps, “I’ll leave you missin like the f***** O’Bannons.”
I’ve actually met Lil Wayne before. We were on the same airplane once when I was a sophomore or junior at UCLA.
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Ed O’Bannon: Why I’m Fighting the NCAA
Ed O’Bannon is suing the NCAA for unlawfully using former student-athletes’ images. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in federal court in San Francisco. O’Bannon explains his motivations for bringing the case.
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Ed O’Bannon: 2009 NBA Draft Diary (Part 4 of 4)
Selected 9th overall in the 1995 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets, UCLA’s Ed O’Bannon has shared his insight over the last week into this year’s NBA Draft. In his final installment, O’Bannon recalls his memories – good and bad – from the big day.
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Ed O’Bannon: 2009 NBA Draft Diary (Part 3 of 4)
Selected 9th overall in the 1995 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets, UCLA’s Ed O’Bannon will share his insight over the next week into this year’s draft on Thursday. In Part 3 of 4 of his draft diary, O’Bannon lends his advice to this year’s rookie class.
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Ed O’Bannon: 2009 NBA Draft Diary (Part 2 of 4)
Selected 9th overall in the 1995 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets, UCLA’s Ed O’Bannon will share his insight over the next week into this year’s draft on Thursday. In Part 2 of 4 of his draft diary, O’Bannon recalls the week-long extravaganza leading up to the big night.
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