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Tates Locke was a former professional basketball coach. He coached the Buffalo Braves for half a season in 1976-1977, before being replaced by Bob MacKinnon. Prior to his Buffalo experience, Locke coached for West Point, where he hired a young assistant coach named Bobby Knight. Knight would later replace Locke when Locke left West Point. Locke would then coach at Clemson University, but would be forced to resign as the result of an NCAA investigation into recruiting violations. The violation resulted in the Tigers being put on NCAA probation.

Locke would later become the head coach at Indiana State University, and serve as a scout and assistant GM for the Portland Trail Blazers.

The movie Blue Chips, starring Nick Nolte, is said to be based on Locke's career.

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