John Feinstein Perfected Art of Telling Singular Story With Ceaseless Reporting Posted Apr 13, 2025 John Feinstein feared nothing as a writer and reporter. He bent for no one. Not even Bob Knight in his prime, who ranks alongside John Thompson as the most intimidating coaching figures in college basketball history. Feinstein was the best author in the college basketball genre. He also was the best author in the golf genre. (Sports Illustrated)