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Who Is Yanni Hufnagel A Talented Coach?
An emphasis on good coaching remains the general rule of college basketball. Since the sport began, it relied heavily on pure athletic talent and good coaching skills. As the years progressed and the sport of basketball advanced, it gave birth to countless NBA players that became household names. To name a few, these include Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In spite of their natural abilities, their contributions to the sport of basketball would have never existed without the guidance of their coaches. Although athletes remain the topic of discussion in various news outlets, more attention should go to their coaches. With that being said, Yanni Hufnagel remains a talented coach.

For those unaware, Yanni Hufnagel remains

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