TJ Ford's H-Town Shootout

by Sailor Ripley on Jul 16, 2025 1:13 PM CDT in Texas Longhorns and Other Basketball

As we've seen so many times, TJ Ford with another beautiful assist.

I just got off the phone with TJ (and Alfio Randall-Veasey) and talked a little about the event TJ's putting on in Houston July, 27, 28, 29. It's a Pro/Am Tourney with a $5,000 purse and all donations and proceeds will be donated to the Houston Independent School District.

TJ Ford has always called Houston home. His Basketball roots were firmly planted here, and he has always been passionate about giving back to the community that helped raise him. This year, he is proud to announce his latest philanthropic endeavor, the H-Town Shootout. TJ Ford’s Inaugural H-Town Shootout aims to give back to the Houston community in many different ways. All proceeds raised will benefit the designated Houston Independent School District host high schools. The funds will assist these schools in their efforts to overcome current budget deficits. In addition, TJ hopes to spur economic activity to the areas surrounding these host schools and make an impact on the children of greater Houston.

Visit the event website here: H-Town Shootout

As faithful readers know, TJ is one the big three in my Longhorn Pantheon along with Ricky and VY. We're lucky enough to get to ask TJ some questions and are probably going to have him on a podcast next week. Look for these interviews here and over on Burnt Orange Nation.

I also figured some of the hoopheads in our audience will have some good questions too. Please leave those below and we'll try to get some of those answered. Let us know what you want to know about high school ball in Houston, TJ's time on the 40 Acres, in the NBA, etc. I personally want to know what he and Bobby Knight were discussing during the Big 12 Tournament his Final Four year.

Check out the event. Follow along on Twitter:

H-TownShootout

TJ Ford

July 27-29 Houston, TX twitter.com/tj_ford/status…
— TJ Ford (@tj_ford) July 15, 2025

And stay tuned for some interviews.

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All-time Longhorn legend.

The guy had a special understanding of the game. The purest of pure point guards.

by Scipio Tex on Jul 16, 2025 1:23 PM CDT reply actions

Was just saying

It was fun to watch him take over games without ever shooting the ball.

Follow @BarkingCarnival

by Sailor Ripley on Jul 16, 2025 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions

I remember a lot of nights

where he dominated a game while taking only 6 or 7 shots. I’ve never seen a college point guard create easier baskets.

by Scipio Tex on Jul 16, 2025 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions

questions that aren't the most astute but I still find interesting

Who did he feel defended him the best at the pro level as well as was the most difficult to defend?

Although this has been asked many times, many ways—what was the biggest adjustment he had to make from college to the pro game?

What program did he face at the collegiate level that he felt was the most prepared?

Does he plan on coaching?

by mdhorn on Jul 16, 2025 1:46 PM CDT reply actions

Great stuff.

Thanks!

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by Sailor Ripley on Jul 16, 2025 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions

yes, I'm guessing he does

plan on coaching, based on the fact that as soon as he called it quits this past season he immediately started working as a volunteer assistant coach with the Austin Toros, the Spurs affiliate that plays its games in the Cedar Park Center . Got to work a little with fellow former horn Cory Joseph.

by Hornge on Jul 16, 2025 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions