During the late 70s, the LA Lakers stood as one of the most revered teams in the NBA, while Jerry Tarkanian was regarded as the most talented and accomplished coach in collegiate basketball.

A look back at ex-UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian on his birthday — PHOTOS Jerry Tarkanian, best known as the towel-chomping college basketball coach who guided UNLV to national prominence ...

His eyes darted overhead, clutching a memory out of a time long, long ago. Jerry Tarkanian retired as Fresno State's coach Friday, but he didn't go quietly. It was his first trip back to The Strip ...