Robert Moreland
Basketball coach of Texas Southern Tigers
Born
Died
2024
2 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A college basketball coach with a significant tenure at Texas Southern University. Led the Texas Southern Tigers to multiple Southwestern Athletic Conference championships. Contributed to the development of numerous athletes during coaching career, emphasizing skill advancement and teamwork. Played an essential role in elevating the visibility of the program.
Winning Southwestern Athletic Conference championships
Developing student-athletes for professional play
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