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After nearly 50 years in basketball, Jeff Judkins embraces new passion after retirement from coaching


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SALT LAKE CITY — For the second time in two years, Jeff Judkins has called it quits. This time, because of poor health, he says it's for good.

"I told myself long time ago, when I'm ready then it's time to say, 'It's time to move on,'" Judkins said shortly after announcing his retirement from coaching women's basketball.

Judkins is now ready to do what he loves, which is riding horses.

"I guess I just got hooked on it," he said. "I like riding. I like going through and doing what I want to do."

On Beyond The Game, Judkins talks about his love of riding, love of basketball, and what it was like playing with one of the best ever in the NBA. See his story in the video above.

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