Lou Henson
College basketball coach and innovator
Born
January 10th, 1932
93 years ago
Died
July 25th, 2020
4 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A college basketball coach with a career spanning several decades, had a significant influence on the sport. Coached at New Mexico State University and University of Illinois. Led teams to multiple NCAA tournaments, achieving notable success during the 1980 and 1991 seasons. Recognized for developing player talent and emphasizing strong teamwork. Inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015, reflecting contributions to the coaching profession.
Coached New Mexico State to 1969 NCAA tournament
Achieved success at University of Illinois
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