North Texas Basketball got some premium time on Channel 8 Sports Monday January 23. Dale Hansen introduced the piece by saying “Hey North Texas is starting to win again and they are doing it with local kids.”

The story was done by George Riba with the line “North Texas has had some good basketball teams in the past but this years team might have a chance to top them all.”

The success of this years team is built around local talent and Alzell Williams said “we all take pride in it” that fact most of the players are from the Dallas area.

Williams was supported by Tony Mitchell when he said “it was like high school” with all the Dallas area fans coming out to watch the team. “It feels really good.”

Mitchell added he is listening to what his coaches are teaching him on offense and defense. “He loves the game” and “plays with a great deal of passion” stated Head Basketball Coach Johnny Jones and that is why Mitchell has been so successful.

It was pointed out Mitchell was the player of the year when he played at Pinkston High School. His college career got sidetracked because of academic woes but Channel 8 pointed out “he is back on track.”

Mitchell gave praise to lord and stated “he blessing me in a major way.”

Roger Franklin said Mitchell was really funny and sometimes you don't know what he is going to do. He's going to eat up all the food or he is going to share the food.” He added “I'm glad I'm his roommate.”