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“A lot of coaches want guys to be loose for games. I never wanted them to be loose. I wanted their hands sweating, their knees shaking, their eyes bulging. I wanted them to act like we were going to war.”

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Jerry Tarkanian
Jerry Tarkanian

Jerry Tarkanian, a renowned basketball coach, was born on August 8, 1930, and passed away on February 11, 2015. He is known for his exceptional achievements in college basketball, serving as a coach for several universities and developing many outstanding basketball players. more

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