When we launched Hoops HQ six weeks ago, it was our intent to bring our audience inside the world of men’s and women’s college basketball. But we also believed that aside from the usual content about games, scores, rosters and the like, we could tell deeper, richer stories that would have an impact beyond the lines.
Today, we are doing just that by bringing you the saga of Mike Gminski, the former Duke All-American and NBA veteran who has been outspoken about his recent battles with alcoholism. Mike is doing more than just sharing his journey, which is expertly recounted by Alex Squadron — he is using it to help others, including with a basketball tournament this week in Charlotte that will raise money to benefit North Carolina’s first school for recovering addicts.
We hope Alex’s article moves you and that you will share it with people you think it will inspire. Of course, we’ve got plenty of other awesome content as well. It’s just another day here at Hoops HQ, where the best stories and most compelling games are always in our center circle.
Have a great Wednesday. —Seth
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