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(11-18-2014 11:54 PM)HoopDreams Wrote:  http://m.memphisflyer.com/MemphisPrepsBl...ntle-giant

Nice article. Good luck, Keith, and thanks for the memories.

Good for Keith. I wish in a few years he could come to Memphis and coach the big guys.

I'd like to send a shout out to Keith Lee

The greatest Tiger. Period.

I think I'm going to take my sons to one of his games and show them the greatest big man in Tigers history.

(11-19-2014 09:49 AM)presskh Wrote:  The greatest Tiger. Period.

Keith Lee is probably one of the biggest reasons I am a Tiger fan today, some of my earliest memories are of watching Lee's Tigers. But even though Finch the player was before my time I gotta give him the title of greatest Tiger, he has done more for the university than any other player.

Just loved KL and AT. Best Tiger memories!! I wish them nothing but the best.

(11-19-2014 09:49 AM)presskh Wrote:  The greatest Tiger. Period.

I would vote Larry Finch as the greatest Tiger ever but Keith is right behind him.

Larry came here as a player when it wasn't the most popular thing to do.

He was an assistant coach here under Kirk.

He was the head coach here and he absolutely bled blue & gray.

Keith Lee...a soft-spoken yet gentle giant both on and off the court...tough not to like the guy.

(11-19-2014 10:22 AM)idroot4russia Wrote:  

(11-19-2014 09:49 AM)presskh Wrote:  The greatest Tiger. Period.

Keith Lee is probably one of the biggest reasons I am a Tiger fan today, some of my earliest memories are of watching Lee's Tigers. But even though Finch the player was before my time I gotta give him the title of greatest Tiger, he has done more for the university than any other player.

Yeah, you're right about Finch being the greatest Tiger. However, I was a Junior at Memphis when Lee burst on the scene - he was just such a night-and-day difference maker to the team, it's kind of hard to describe. It made such an impact on me as a Tiger supporter - I can still see him dribbling up the court, with that big afro hair, making 3 pointers, abusing the other team inside, etc. I wish we could land such a difference maker these days.

My son wore my 1985 Final Four Tshirt I bought at Rupp to a basketball camp Keith was working. Brought a big grin to his face.

I know I'm probably being a homer, but I would absolutely love to see Keith, Penny and Andre on our coaching staff. But I guess I'm just sentimental that way.

How about a guy who actually has coaching experience. Is Tony Madlock just a terrible coach? I cant figure why we have never given him a look when we have had an assistant opening.

Here is Madlock's bio from the Ole Miss website:

Tony Madlock, who boasts more than 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, is in his first season as an assistant coach with the Rebels.

Madlock, who spent the last four seasons as a member of Tony Barbee's staff at Auburn, has also spent four seasons as an assistant at UTEP and nine seasons at Arkansas State.

"We are very excited to add Tony to our coaching staff," Ole Miss head coach Andy Kennedy said. "His vast experience, starting as an outstanding player at Memphis, through his 17 years as an assistant at the Division-1 level, will allow him to bring a unique prospective to the players on our team. Tony carries an outstanding reputation as a tireless recruiter, who also does a great job as an on-court teacher. Everyone I talked to through this hiring process raved about his abilities."

This past season at Auburn, Madlock helped coach Chris Denson to All-SEC second team honors, and he recruited three top-100 players to the Plains during his time with the Tigers.

In his four years at UTEP, Madlock recruited 2010 C-USA Player of the Year, Randy Culpepper, and Arnett Moultrie, a 2009 C-USA All-Freshman Team selection. UTEP won the 2010 Conference USA Championship with a 26-7 overall record and a 15-1 league mark as the Miners advanced to the NCAA Tournament before losing to eventual NCAA runner-up Butler.

He also coached Stefon Jackson, who is the all-time leading scorer in UTEP and Conference USA history, All-CUSA second-team selection Derrick Carracter, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2010, and C-USA All-Defensive Team member Julyan Stone.

Madlock spent six of his nine years at Arkansas State as the assistant head coach prior to going to El Paso. He helped Arkansas State to the 1998 Sun Belt Conference regular season championship and the 1999 Sun Belt Conference tournament title, as he recruited six junior college All-Americans to the school.

He also recruited the only junior college player in Arkansas State history to score 1,000 points in two seasons. He coached four all-conference players and the Sun Belt Conference Newcomer of the Year.

Madlock began his coaching career as an assistant and teacher at his alma mater, Melrose High School, in Memphis. The Golden Wildcats posted a 67-29 mark over the three seasons with Madlock on the staff, and Melrose was the 1997 state tournament runner-up with a 32-7 record.

Madlock also starred at Melrose, receiving honorable mention All-America and first-team All-State honors as a point guard while lettering three years.

Madlock earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Memphis in 1991 in 3.5 years. The Memphis, Tenn., native capped off a successful career at Memphis in helping the Tigers to the 1992 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight to go along with four-straight postseason appearances.

A four-year letterman and three-year starter for Memphis from 1988-92, Madlock was a member of four postseason tournament teams for the Tigers, reaching the NCAA Tournament and NIT two times each.

He still ranks among the school's all-time leaders for games played (128) and averaged in double figures as a junior and senior.

Madlock played one year of professional basketball in South America prior to starting his coaching career.

Born Feb. 17, 1970, Madlock is married to the former Stacie Bryant of Memphis. They have two children, a daughter, Kyndal, and a son, T.J.

(11-19-2014 11:34 AM)idroot4russia Wrote:  How about a guy who actually has coaching experience. Is Tony Madlock just a terrible coach? I cant figure why we have never given him a look when we have had an assistant opening.

Here is Madlock's bio from the Ole Miss website:

Tony Madlock, who boasts more than 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, is in his first season as an assistant coach with the Rebels.

Madlock, who spent the last four seasons as a member of Tony Barbee's staff at Auburn, has also spent four seasons as an assistant at UTEP and nine seasons at Arkansas State.

"We are very excited to add Tony to our coaching staff," Ole Miss head coach Andy Kennedy said. "His vast experience, starting as an outstanding player at Memphis, through his 17 years as an assistant at the Division-1 level, will allow him to bring a unique prospective to the players on our team. Tony carries an outstanding reputation as a tireless recruiter, who also does a great job as an on-court teacher. Everyone I talked to through this hiring process raved about his abilities."

This past season at Auburn, Madlock helped coach Chris Denson to All-SEC second team honors, and he recruited three top-100 players to the Plains during his time with the Tigers.

In his four years at UTEP, Madlock recruited 2010 C-USA Player of the Year, Randy Culpepper, and Arnett Moultrie, a 2009 C-USA All-Freshman Team selection. UTEP won the 2010 Conference USA Championship with a 26-7 overall record and a 15-1 league mark as the Miners advanced to the NCAA Tournament before losing to eventual NCAA runner-up Butler.

He also coached Stefon Jackson, who is the all-time leading scorer in UTEP and Conference USA history, All-CUSA second-team selection Derrick Carracter, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2010, and C-USA All-Defensive Team member Julyan Stone.

Madlock spent six of his nine years at Arkansas State as the assistant head coach prior to going to El Paso. He helped Arkansas State to the 1998 Sun Belt Conference regular season championship and the 1999 Sun Belt Conference tournament title, as he recruited six junior college All-Americans to the school.

He also recruited the only junior college player in Arkansas State history to score 1,000 points in two seasons. He coached four all-conference players and the Sun Belt Conference Newcomer of the Year.

Madlock began his coaching career as an assistant and teacher at his alma mater, Melrose High School, in Memphis. The Golden Wildcats posted a 67-29 mark over the three seasons with Madlock on the staff, and Melrose was the 1997 state tournament runner-up with a 32-7 record.

Madlock also starred at Melrose, receiving honorable mention All-America and first-team All-State honors as a point guard while lettering three years.

Madlock earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Memphis in 1991 in 3.5 years. The Memphis, Tenn., native capped off a successful career at Memphis in helping the Tigers to the 1992 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight to go along with four-straight postseason appearances.

A four-year letterman and three-year starter for Memphis from 1988-92, Madlock was a member of four postseason tournament teams for the Tigers, reaching the NCAA Tournament and NIT two times each.

He still ranks among the school's all-time leaders for games played (128) and averaged in double figures as a junior and senior.

Madlock played one year of professional basketball in South America prior to starting his coaching career.

Born Feb. 17, 1970, Madlock is married to the former Stacie Bryant of Memphis. They have two children, a daughter, Kyndal, and a son, T.J.

I have asked myself this same question about TM

He's got the clapping part down.

(11-19-2014 11:54 AM)HoopDreams Wrote:  He's got the clapping part down.

Madlock would give the team/staff some toughness that is sorely needed. I really liked Tony Madlock as a player. No nonsense type of player that we could really, really use. Sort of like Antonio Anderson, Shannon Forman, Shyrone Chatman and DJ. Wow, this team could REALLY use someone like the aforementioned.