Hardcover Book - Dale Brown's Memoirs from LSU Basketball

Dale Brown's Memoirs from LSU Basketball provides an inside look at the coach's 25 years of coaching at Louisiana State University. Brown took an LSU basketball program on life support in the early 1970's and turned it into a highly competitive program, throwing himself into the national spotlight in the process. His opinions on the NCAA and matter-of-fact voice in the media earned him respect from his peers, while his stern support, dedication to his craft, and emphasis on education earned Brown the admiration of his players and assistants.Brown offers readers memories of his trips to the Final Four, the great teams and coaches he battled through the years, the talented players he coached, and the recruiting tactics he employed in luring some of the nation's ?and the world's? top recruits to Baton Rouge. An entire chapter is dedicated to LSU legend Shaquille O'Neal, whom Brown first met on a speaking trip in Germany when O'Neal was a 13-year-old kid wearing size 17 sneakers. Brown also shares his thoughts on LSU's first African-American letterman in basketball, Collis Temple, his mind-over-matter feats of motivation, and his SEC competition over the years.Dale Brown's Memoirs from LSU Basketball features Brown's triumphs, tragedies, and fondest memories from a quarter-century in the brightest of spotlights reserved for the NCAA's elite basketball programs. Brown's story ?of how a small-town boy from North Dakota became the big man in the Bayou? is one of passion and perseverance, and ultimately, incredible success.2004. 184 Pages