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1 Introduction. February 18, 1973, was Senior Night, the last home basketball game of the season for the Memphis State Tigers and an emotional celebration of Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson, the team’s two beloved black stars. Before the game, Gov. Winfield Dunn had called to wish them well, and Mayor Wyeth Chandler offered a tribute.
Henry W. "Moe" Iba (born May 31, 1939) is an American former basketball coach. He served as the head men's basketball coach at Memphis State University, now known as the University of Memphis, from 1966 to 1970, Nebraska from 1980 to 1986, and Texas Christian University (TCU) from 1987 to 1994, compiling a career college basketball coach record of 239–244.
- May 31, 1939 (age 84)
- Oklahoma State
- 239–244
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Moe Iba became the team's coach in 1966, the same year the team joined the Missouri Valley Conference. Iba's four years running the program are considered the low point in the history of Memphis basketball, with the team suffering 19 and 20 loss seasons before Iba's dismissal. However, the Tigers did not remain down for long. 1970s
- 1,406–820–1 (.632)
- Penny Hardaway (4th season)
Oct 18, 1999 · The University of Memphis wins the prestigious 1957 Sugar Bowl Tournament on Dec. 30 with a 47-46 upset win over sixth-ranked Maryland in three overtimes. The Tigers upended Loyola-New Orleans the night before, 65-63. One of the finest players in Tiger history was Win Wilfong, who played from 1955-57.
Dec 22, 1991 · " But when he was injured during his playing career at OSU, Mr. Iba allowed his son to scout opponents and evaluate players. Iba was smitten, and when he obtained his degree, Texas-El Paso's Don Haskins offered him a job as the freshman coach. Iba took it - and was part of UTEP's 1966 NCAA championship season - before moving on to Memphis State.
Mar 24, 1987 · March 24, 1987 12 AM PT. Moe Iba, former Nebraska and Memphis State coach, was named basketball coach at Texas Christian, replacing Jim Killingsworth, who resigned last week. High School Sports.
Feb 5, 2020 · Final Four flashbacks Part III: Memphis-Louisville rivalry and the knife-throwing incident. Thirty-five years ago, the Memphis State basketball team was 16-1, winners of eight consecutive games ...
