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Larry O. Finch (February 16, 1951 – April 2, 2011) was a player and coach for the University of Memphis men's basketball team. He is perhaps most famous for leading the Memphis Tigers to the NCAA men's basketball championship game in 1973 in a heroic loss to the UCLA Bruins , led by Bill Walton .
- April 2, 2011 (aged 60), Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
- American
- 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
- February 16, 1951, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
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.
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Law 50th Anniversary Celebration, October 27 ( Photo Booth Photos) Tiger Tailgate in Texas, October 27. Homecoming 2012 Parade, Pep Rally and On-Field Presentations, Gallery 1, Gallery 2, October 19-20. Luther C. McClellan Step Show, October 19. Half Century Club Golden Reception, October 19.
The 2017–18 Memphis Tigers men's basketball team represented the University of Memphis in the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, the 97th season of Tiger basketball, the second under head coach Tubby Smith, and the fifth as members of the American Athletic Conference.
- 21–13 (10–8 AAC)
- Tubby Smith (2nd season)
Zach Curlin. In 1924, Zach Curlin started coaching the West Tennessee State Normal School (now known as University of Memphis) basketball team. Called "Mr. Everything", Curlin would go on to also coach men's baseball, men's football and men's track team. He would go onto coaching until 1948.
Memphis Opens the Next Generation of Facilities. November 17, 2017 - The Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center on the Park Avenue campus of the University of Memphis features the latest in amenities, technology, student-athlete involvement and even fan engagement. The facility becomes the primary home of the Tiger men's basketball program and ...
Memphis Tigers men's basketball. The Memphis Tigers men's basketball team represents the University of Memphis in NCAA Division I men's college basketball. The Tigers have competed in the American Athletic Conference since 2013. As of 2020, the Tigers had the 26th highest winning percentage in NCAA history. [2]
