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Larry Coates (1996-1998) Men’s
Basketball
Larry Coates played point guard for Coach Herbert Greene’s
men’s basketball team. During his senior season, he earned
3rd team All-American honors, 1st team All-Region team, and was
named the Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year. He set the
single season assist record while leading the Cougars to the Peach
Belt Conference Tournament Championship and a spot in the NCAA
Tournament. He also earned 1st team Peach Belt Conference honors
during his junior season. Coates led the team to a 45-15 record
during his two years. Setting records for best free throw
percentage, steals in a game, and assists in a season. Coates, who
played professionally in Europe, is considered by many to be one of
the finest players to ever wear a Cougar uniform.





