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Ben Jobe was revered as the architect of Southern University's revolutionary offensive style of basketball, which earned his team the name "Runnin, Gunnin Jaguars." In 12 years at Southern University, he compiled a 209-141 record, led the Jaguars to the NCAA tournament four times, went to the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) once, won five Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships, and won 11 Southwestern Athletic Conference championships. Perhaps his most memorable moment as a college basketball coach was the Jaguars' improbable yet exhilarating 93-78 win over the then ACC champions, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, during the first round of the 1993 NCAA Tournament in Tucson, Arizona. He also coached former NBA San Antonio Spurs star guard Avery Johnson and late Charlotte Hornets player Bobby Phills.
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