Mitch Buonaguro, a notable basketball figure, reflects on his life shaped by his passion for the sport. Inducted into several prestigious halls of fame, he recalls his journey from being an all-city high school player at Bishop Loughlin to coaching at multiple collegiate institutions. His pivotal moments include a transformative game against Brooklyn Prep during his junior year and a pivotal decision to attend Boston College due to Coach Chuck Daly's influence. Buonaguro expresses deep gratitude for the opportunities basketball has provided throughout his life.
"In a sense, I've been blessed to play basketball, and I fell in love with the game."
"I took two trains daily from Queens to Bishop Loughlin. It was a great place, I loved it."
"I scored 17 in the fourth-quarter that game, in my junior year, and ended-up with 24. It really changed me. Made me a real ballplayer."
"Chuck Daly saw me play at Five-Star Camp, and he really won my parents over. I was going to St. John's, but BC was close enough to home."
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