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Jerry Tarkanian remembered one year after death

Posted at 6:06 PM, Feb 11, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-12 12:05:35-05
The Runnin' Rebels community is marking a somber anniversary. It's been one year since the death of legendary basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian.
 
Many people are stopping by the statue of Tarkanian on campus to leave flowers and towels.
 
The hall of fame coach led the Runnin' Rebels to an NCAA basketball championship in 1990.
 
Tarkanian battled several health issues before his death.
 
He was 84-years-old.