Leon Black (February 21, 1932 – October 12, 2021) was an American

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coach. Black, who coached the

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team from 1967 to 1976, guided the Longhorns to two NCAA Tournaments as a result of winning the

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twice in his nine seasons as head coach. The Longhorns lost in the Sweet Sixteen in

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and the first round in 1974. Prior to his time at Texas, Black was head coach at junior college

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, compiling a 131–35 record in five seasons. Black resigned from Texas on February 28, 1976 and was replaced by

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seventeen days later on March 16. Black died on October 12, 2021.

Head coaching record

References

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