When Ron Huery came to your gym, you just had to be there
Arkansas' Ron Huery (31) smiles as he is hugged by Alabama's Marcus Jones following Arkansas' 93-70 NCAA Southeast Regional win over Alabama in Charlotte, N.C., March 21, 1991. Huery went to the Final Four in 1990 and the Elite Eight the next year. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
John Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
Memphis high school basketball legend, who died last week at the age of 55, made memories to last a lifetime.
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