Larry O. Finch Recreation Center

In 2019 the women’s volleyball team at the University of Memphis made their full transition into the Larry O. Finch Recreation Center, deeming this their new home for both training and competitions.

Renovations for the transition from a basketball practice facility to a volleyball-only facility have been ramping up over the past year with the implementation of new graphics throughout, and designs to enhance the locker room, lounge, and competition court.

The players' lounge gives the Tiger players and coaches a spacious area to hold team functions. The lounge area features a big screen television and a pool table, along with several couches and recliners on which players and coaches can "lounge." Renovations will improve on the already spacious area, looking to add an updated nutrition station which will supplement player’s daily intake.

The locker room has individual wood lockers along three walls. Adjacent to the locker room is a video room where players and coaches can watch game tape in preparation for upcoming contests.

The center's fully-equipped training room includes heat packs, electrical stimulation units, ultrasound, whirlpools, three treatment and two taping tables as well as a separate doctor's examination room.

Also, the upstairs dining area and coaches locker rooms will look to be transformed into a multi-purpose area along with coaches offices overlooking the main the gym space.

The Larry O' Finch Center was dedicated Feb. 24, 2000. In Finch's three years as a player at Memphis, the Tigers recorded a 63-21 record and either won or tied for two Missouri Valley Conference championships. He scored 1,869 career points and averaged 26.8 points in the 1973 NCAA Tournament when the Tigers advanced to thenational championship game.

Finch was named All-America honorable mention by both the Associated Press and UPI and was the 1972 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year.

As a coach, Finch is the second winningest coach in Tiger history, posting a 220-130 record in 11 seasons. Under his leadership, Memphis advanced to the NCAA Tournament six times, including the Elite Eight in 1992 and the Sweet 16 in 1995.

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