Former Indiana State Men's Basketball head coach Tates Locke has passed away at the age of 87. Locke also coached at Clemson and Jacksonville University. He co-wrote a book called 'Caught in the Net,' inspiring the movie 'Blue Chips.' Locke was known for his dedication to teaching basketball and mentoring players and coaches.
Tates Locke, the tempestuous basketball coach whose controversial career included a three-year stop at Jacksonville University, passed away Wednesday at Mayport at 87. ESPN analyst Jay Bilas among those paying tribute. https://t.co/F7gJI6oDBH
Sad to hear of the passing of former @JAX_MBB coach Tates Locke at 87. Died at hospice in Fleet Landing on Wednesday. Obit coming soon on https://t.co/epQtbbNq2L
RIP to one of my favorite people in the game, the legendary Tates Locke. I had the honor of working with Coach Locke at the Nike Skills Academies, and I will never forget his impact, honesty, and wisdom. A great coach, dedicated teacher and mentor, and friend. The game lost an… https://t.co/0FMS0zqPHY
The legacy of former Indiana State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tates Locke is still a part of the current program. Jake Odum was named a full time Sycamores assistant coach this week. Jake’s high school coach, Mike Saylor, played and coached under Tates Locke. #RIPTates
The great Tates Locke passed away today. Few loved teaching basketball more than Tates and even fewer helped more coaches than he did. RIP, Tates. 🙏🏻🏀 https://t.co/Y5VEtoM3Tq
Former Clemson coach (1970-75) has died. Locke co-wrote with Bob Ibach a book called Caught in the Net, primarily about his time at Clemson, which is said to have inspired the movie Blue Chips. https://t.co/fw07RsEjuz
Former Clemson coach (1970-75) has died. Locke co-wrote an SI expose called Caught in the Net, primarily about his time at Clemson, which inspired the 1994 film Blue Chips. https://t.co/fw07RsEjuz
Former Clemson coach (1970-75) has died. Locke co-wrote a book called Caught in the Net, primarily about his time at Clemson, which inspired the 1994 film Blue Chips. https://t.co/fw07RsEjuz
Sorry to hear reports about the passing of former Indiana State Men’s Basketball head coach Tates Locke. Treated me well during his time with the Sycamores. #RIPTates https://t.co/4tk5GQuOkn
In loving memory of former head coach Taylor "Tates" Locke. #LoveAndHonor https://t.co/VB5qOZacBl
Every day. Working hard, learning, respecting and being a student of the game during this training camp. I’m a hard worker, but this is the hardest journey I’ve ever been on. Thank you for all your amazing support, it means the world to me. Grateful to grow, humbled by this… https://t.co/BJqbixPKEs