Former NBA guard in tears after coaching his alma mater to NCAA Tournament

Former NBA guard Speedy Claxton could not hide his emotions after etching his name in Hofstra history books as a coach. Claxton, who played four years at Hofstra from 1996 to 2000, has served as the Pride’s head coach since 2021.

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