James and Snow will be keeping an eye on their high schools this weekend in the state basketball championships.
James, of course, led St. Vincent-St. Mary to three state titles in his four years there. The Irish play in the Division II state semifinals Friday in Columbus.
“That’s tradition, that’s the only place we know we’re going to play very well,” James said. “I’m excited for them. I’m happy they got there. That shows it doesn’t stop just because I left.”
Snow’s Canton McKinley Bulldogs have advanced to the Division I state semifinals Friday. He and James have been able to attend some of their alma mater’s games this season.
“I’m happy for those kids,” Snow said. “Let those kids know if they work as hard as they can and do what they’re asked to, they’ll give