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Larry O. Finch (February 16, 1951 – April 2, 2011 [1]) was a player and coach for the University of Memphis men's basketball team. He led the Memphis Tigers to the NCAA men's basketball championship game in 1973, where they lost to the UCLA Bruins led by Bill Walton .
The 1991–92 Memphis State Tigers men's basketball team represented Memphis State University as a member of the Great Midwest Conference during the 1991–92 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. [2] The Tigers were led by head coach Larry Finch and played their home games at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee.
Robinson played college basketball in his hometown at Memphis State University. [5] [6] Robinson, Finch and Larry Kenon led Memphis State to the 1973 Final Four; the Tigers lost to the undefeated, Bill Walton-led UCLA Bruins in the Finals. [7] Affectionately nicknamed "The Big Cat" for his leaping ability, Robinson is one of eight University of ...
The 1995–96 Memphis Tigers men's basketball team represented Memphis State University as a member of the Great Midwest Conference during the 1995–96 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. [2] The Tigers were led by head coach Larry Finch and played their home games at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee.
Bobby “Bingo” Smith was supposed to be the first Black athlete at Memphis State University. There’s even a headline that says so. “Tigers break color line with signing of Smith,” read ...
The following is a list of Memphis Tigers men's basketball head coaches. ... Larry Finch: 11 220–130 .629 14 1997–1999 [b] Tic Price: 2 30–27 .526 15
He debuted on WKNO-TV’s broadcast team during the 1972-73 season, one in which the Tigers – led by Larry Finch, Ronnie Robinson and Larry Kenon – reached their first NCAA championship game.
In today's age of basketball recruiting, it might be up to the top players in Memphis to keep alive the tradition of locals starring for the Tigers.