How John McLendon Met Basketball Inventor James Naismith at Kansas #basketball #kansasjayhawks

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Discover the inspiring journey of John McLendon, a pioneering black coach in the world of basketball, in this exclusive interview with Craig Impelman. Dive into the historical context and relationships that shaped his career.

- Explore John McLendon's early life growing up in Kansas City with dreams of becoming a coach.

- Uncover the significance of McLendon's bold move to enroll in the University of Kansas's PE department despite racial barriers.

- Meet James Naismith, the inventor of basketball and head of the PE department at Kansas, who became McLendon's mentor.

- Delve into the impact of Naismith’s guidance on McLendon’s coaching techniques and philosophy.

- Learn about the broader historical context of basketball coaching legends like Fogg Allen and the development of the sport at the University of Kansas.
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That’s some good basketball history for you

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“I pay taxes” is always the best answer lol

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i didn't understand anything he was talking about halfway thru

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