| Gene
Bartow
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08/18/1930 |
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Memphis, UCLA, UAB
647-353 (34 seasons)
Led two teams to the NCAA Final Four (Memphis 1973 and UCLA 1976) and advanced to the NCAA title game in 1973 with Memphis
Compiled a 52-9 record at UCLA, leading both teams to Pac-8 Conference titles and a 1976 Final Four appearance
Built UAB's basketball into a high profile, successful program
During almost two decades as UAB head coach, won 366 games while making nine NCAA tournament appearances, advancing to the Sweet 16 in 1981 and the Elite 8 in 1982
Named NABC Coach of the Year in 1973
Named the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year three times and the NABC District VI Coach of the Year three times
Inducted into the Alabama Sports, Missouri Basketball, Northeast Missouri State and Valparaiso halls of fame
Oversaw the conception of the UAB Arena, which is now named Bartow Arena in his honor |
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