New HBO documentary looks at Jerry Tarkanian and his UNLV Runnin’ Rebels

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HBO has made a documentary about legendary towel-chewing coach Jerry Tarkanian and his controversial UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, and if the preview videos are any indication, this will be a must-see for any college-basketball fan. The documentary debuts Saturday at 9:30 p.m. on HBO. 

Coach Tarkanian talks about how the infamous towel came about:

Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski remembers the NCAA Championship battle against UNLV:

-- Houston Mitchell