Former Memphis Coach Larry Finch Hospitalized

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) – Former University of Memphis basketball coach Larry Finch has been hospitalized in Memphis as he battles “flu-like symptoms.”

Tuesday, Finch’s daughter-in-law confirmed to Action News 5 that the former coach is in an intensive care unit, but family members won’t know anything conclusively about his health for a day or so.

Finch, 59, suffered a debilitating stroke in 2002, and his health has been in decline for years.

As a player, Finch led the Tigers to the NCAA National Championship game in 1973, losing to UCLA. He later coached the Tigers from 1986 to 1997.

Former Memphis Coach Larry Finch Hospitalized

From wmctv.com (Action News 5 – Memphis)

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) – Former University of Memphis basketball coach Larry Finch has been hospitalized in Memphis as he battles “flu-like symptoms.” Tuesday, Finch’s daughter-in-law confirmed to Action News 5 that the former coach is in an intensive care unit, but family members won’t know anything conclusively about his health for a day or so. Finch, 59, suffered a debilitating stroke in 2002, and his health has been in decline for years. As a player, Finch led the Tigers to the NCAA National Championship game in 1973, losing to UCLA. He later coached the Tigers from 1986 to 1997.