Basketball community mourns Jerry Tarkanian
Jerry Tarkanian, the architect of the early '90s UNLV basketball team which many consider to be the best ever, died Wednesday.
Many in the basketball community paid tribute to Tarkanian on Twitter.
Coach Tark, my father, the greatest man I have ever known, passed today, to take his place in heaven. I will miss him every day of my life.
— Danny Tarkanian (@DannyTarkanian) February 11, 2015
Coach Tark was a difference maker to all of us. Life changer. Legend. RIP, Coach Tark. #UnlvFamily
— Dave Rice (@CoachDaveRice) February 11, 2015
RIP Coach Tark. Thanks for all you did for Long Beach St basketball.
— Coach Dan Monson (@CoachDMonson) February 11, 2015
Today we lost a Long Beach State legend with the passing of Hall of Fame Coach Jerry Tarkanian. Thoughts go out from the entire Beach family
— LBSU Athletics (@LBSUAthletics) February 11, 2015
R.I.P Coach Tark. You made us all fall in love with UNLV. Hopefully heaven has your towel waiting for you. pic.twitter.com/2fT0phM11M
— Donyell Marshall (@Dmarsh42) February 11, 2015
RIP 2 the great Jerry Tarkanian. I've had the pleasure of meeting you many times and you've changed the lives of many, including my father.
— Chase Jeter (@chasejeter04) February 11, 2015
HOF coach & great friend Jerry Tarkanian has passed away. We've lost two icons in the same week. Sad week for all who love this great game.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) February 11, 2015
My thoughts, prayers to the family of Jerry Tarkanian. I spent 4 years covering Tark every day in Fresno and will fondly cherish that time.
— Andy Katz (@ESPNAndyKatz) February 11, 2015
RIP Jerry Tarkanian. Great coach, really good man. A true Hall of Famer.
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) February 11, 2015
Among other things, the late Jerry Tarkanian was key figure in sports law. Few have gotten the US Supreme Court to rule on the NCAA. He did.
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) February 11, 2015
Fresno State mourns the passing of basketball legend Jerry Tarkanian. pic.twitter.com/b0e1rvWP8f
— FresnoState Bulldogs (@FSAthletics) February 11, 2015
RIP, Coach #Tark. pic.twitter.com/agvXuO1TYw
— UNLV Athletics (@UNLVathletics) February 11, 2015