Ruffin’s legacy at St. George’s: Championships, a court and a brotherhood
Former St. George's basketball coach Jeff Ruffin speaks during a ceremony. Ruffin is the winningest coach in school history and had the court at the school re-named in his honor on Jan. 3, 2023. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The former basketball coach molded the lives of his players while building the Gryphons’ program into a state power.
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John Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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