He called his final game last year. Hightower has always been known to have a flair for the dramatic — even when no drama exists. His theatrical foul calls came frequently. As he entered his late 50s, Hightower has called fewer Big Ten games to stay closer to his southern Illinois home. But the moment that I stop being able to enjoy the game and make a contribution toward the betterment of the game, then I want to walk away. That decision came after the season. Think about that for a moment.
I worked my first national championship in , had an opportunity to go to the NBA. To stay in college basketball and work with young people, then my day job, working with young people, how many people can say they go through an entire career and really do the kinds of things they want to do? He called his final game this past Sunday in Iowa City, which saw No.
Think about that for a moment. I worked my first national championship in , had an opportunity to go to the NBA. Stayed in education, because again, I would have had to give it up. To stay in college basketball and work with young people, then my day job, working with young people, how many people can say they go through an entire career and really do the kinds of things they want to do?
While Hightower is hanging up his whistle, his career as an educator will continue at least two more years. He and his wife have bought a home in Fort Myers, Fla. How does Hightower want to be remembered? Like any official would want to be. What channel is Villanova vs.
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