UConn Great Ricky Moore!

On this episode of ‪@LockedOnUConn‬ Mark Zanetto interviews the Great Ricky Moore! They talk about his freshman year/defensive prowess, and why he fit that role, plus a fun 3rd segment of questions as Ricky plays, "Who do you want"
Highlights:
Introduction of Ricky Moore: Career overview and achievements at UConn.
Freshman Year Insights: Adjusting to college basketball, joining a team with stars like Ray Allen.
Big East Tournament 1996: Ricky's memorable confidence against Allen Iverson.
1998-99 Season: Recognizing the team's special potential.
Defensive Highlights: Shutting down key players in crucial games.
Memorable Moments: Final Four 1999, leadership, and favorite team memories.
Fun Segment: Discussing team rituals, music choices, and personal anecdotes.
Show Notes
Intro:
Time Stamp: 10:16 - 19:28
"Are you ready to go back to 1995?" The host teases a trip down memory lane with Ricky Moore.
Opening Remarks:
The host thanks listeners and encourages subscriptions and reviews to support the show.
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Guest Introduction:
Ricky Moore's impressive career at UConn and professional stints in Europe and the CBA/NBA Developmental League.
Achievements include being part of UConn's 1999 NCAA Championship team and numerous defensive accolades.
Segment 1:
Freshman Year: Joining UConn with Rashamel Jones and Antric Klaiber.
1996 Big East Tournament: Ricky's memorable confidence against Allen Iverson and where it stemmed from.
1998-99 Season: Realizing the team's potential and journey to the NCAA Championship.
Segment 2:
1999 Final Four: Ricky's halftime "eruption" against Ohio State and defensive strategy.
Defensive Excellence: Holding key players like Scoonie Penn and Trajan Langdon in check.
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Segment 3:
Personal Insights: The story behind the DMX song "Ruff Ryders Anthem" as a team ritual.
Fun Questions: Who Ricky would like to face and other light-hearted topics.
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[@scosme10]

Ricky is one of the few OG Huskies that made me a life long fan. His place in husky history will never be replaced and I am so glad you got him on the show. Thank you Ricky for setting this program up for decades of success 🙏

[@PawlH]

Legendary was the right word to describe his defense. I remember watching him single-handedly force a turnover at the basket against a 3-on-1 St. John’s fast break. Sometimes you’d swear he was reading his guy’s mind.

[@lahellight4337]

Ricky never got the credit he deserves as the leader of the our first championship team.
pple forget how clutch he was in that championship game and throughout the tournament. HE was the glue of that team. RIP and Khalid got all the accolades, but Ricky was the one that held that team together.
Ricky came off the bench in his freshmen yr and was a scoring machine - but FOR THE SAKE OF THE TEAM, he focused on defense and he became our best defender - probably ever. I think he played every role under Calhoun to give the team what they needed . the ULTIMATE TEAM PLAYER. Selfless. He went off on the final four and the championship game. you could see it in how aggressive he went off against duke- he wasn't gonna allow duke to defeat us. Ricky played with a chip on his shoulder - to prove to the world how great our team was, and to put UConn on the map, and played EVERY minute with heart, grit and determination.
how can anyone forget how Ricky locked down on Trajan Langdon on duke's final possession and forced him to travel, instead of putting up a winning shot? HOW DO YOU FORGET THAT???? we all clenched our fists and cheered with tears of Joy watching him bring our first chip to UConn.
Bonefide UCONN LEGEND.

[@RichZFishes]

Ricky is still among my top 5 UConn MBB players. Thanks for posting this.

[@LockedOnUConn]

I'm so happy to bring you all a walk down Memory lane as we gear up for the 24-25 season. Enjoy a fun interview with Ricky Moore, a Legend who i have immense respect for.

[@lescameron4086]

Minister of Defense is my moniker for Ricky..kudos for laying the championship path for these young uns..I know Langdon hating your guts up to now…Blessings n good health Mr Husky!!

[@tedku9931]

Great interview!!! Ricky Moore was a HUGH part of the 99 team !! Keep bringing in other UCONN players!!