The 1992–93 San Antonio Spurs struggled early in their season and as result fired their head coach who spent the majority of his career coaching what college team?
1992–93 San Antonio Spurs season:  With the acquisition of Dale Ellis from the Milwaukee Bucks and signing free agent Vinny Del Negro, plus re-signing Avery Johnson after a brief stint with the Houston Rockets, the Spurs struggled with a 9–11 start to the season as new head coach Jerry Tarkanian was fired. Jerry Tarkanian:  He spent the majority of his career coaching with the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, leading them four times to the Final Four of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, winning the national championship in 1990.
UNLV Runnin' Rebels