Jerry Tarkanian celebrates his 750th career coaching win, after his Fresno State team defeated Texas El Paso 108-56 on Jan. 25, 2001. (Gary Kazanjian / Associated Press)
Jerry Tarkanian, right, is introduced as Fresno State coach by university President John Welty on April 5, 1995. (Thor Swift / Associated Press )
Jerry Tarkanian in his office at UNLV on March 9, 1983. (Los Angeles Times / Los Angeles Times)
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In his first game as coach of Fresno State, Jerry Tarkanian watches as the Bulldogs play Weber State in the preseason National Invitation Tournament on Nov. 15, 1995. The Tarkanian era at Fresno State began with a 102 -86 loss.
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Jerry Tarkanian raises a glass in announcing his retirement as Fresno State coach on March 15, 2002. Tarkanian finished with a 778-202 career coaching record. (Gary Kazanjian / Associated Press)
Gary Payton and Jerry Tarkanian are honored as the 2013 inductees in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame during the NCAA Final Four on April 8, 2013 in Atlanta.
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Jerry Tarkanian watches the action during Fresno State’s game against Gonzaga at the Inglewood Forum on Dec. 6, 2001. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
