Coogs' House! BACK TO BOOK CLUB! Joined by Mirin Fader, New York Times Best Seller, to talk about Hakeem Olajuwon's transformative journey from the basketball court to spiritual enlightenment is a story of resilience and faith. Discover how the Houston Rockets' legend navigated his return to Islam, including his Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in 1991, and how this spiritual path influenced his life and career. Explore Olajuwon's heart scare early in his career, a pivotal moment that could have altered his trajectory before his championship triumphs. Relive the Houston Rockets' 1994 NBA Championship victory over the New York Knicks, marked by Olajuwon's calm leadership amidst the chaos of the O.J. Simpson car chase. Uncover the unique ways Olajuwon celebrated his success, reflecting his deep religious convictions. Gain insights into the collaborative process of writing a book about Olajuwon, featuring contributions from renowned sports writers. Tune in for an engaging discussion on Hakeem Olajuwon's remarkable path and the legacy he left on and off the court. 0:00 Intro 1:18 Akeem Olajuwon's Spiritual Journey 5:09 Community Support and Faith 8:11 Pilgrimage to Mecca 12:12 Health Scare and Spiritual Resilience 16:27 Contract Disputes and Personal Growth 21:19 1994 NBA Finals and O.J. Simpson Chase 27:42 Winning the Championship Be sure to follow and subscribe to Locked On Coogs to hear the latest on all things Houston Cougars, wherever you get your podcasts! For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! ZBiotics Pre Alcohol Go to zbiotics.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee so if you’re unsatisfied for any reason, they’ll refund your money, no questions asked. Mint Mobile To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to mintmobile.com/lockedoncollege. See Mint Mobile for details. 5-Hour ENERGY What’s your Fan Fuel this week?! Whatever it is, do it with a 5 Hour Energy! Available on 5HourEnergy.com. Shipped nationwide. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE and get $50 instantly when you play $5! You don't even need to win to receive the $50 bonus, it's guaranteed! Prizepicks. Run Your Game. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE ROY Download Roy for iOS or Android and enter referral code LOCKED ON and you’ll automatically be entered into a sweepstakes to win $5,000 cash. Visit JoinRoy.com for additional details. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. Get off the sidelines and into the NIL game with Roy. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)