Ron Crawford, the longtime AAU basketball coach of the Arkansas Wings organization, died Saturday morning.
He was 76.
Crawford, who entered a hospice facility July 7 after enduring health issues, founded and coached the Wings in 1980. The Wings won a total of nine national championships in the 16-under, 17-under and senior divisions.
Former Razorback great and 12-year NBA player Corliss Williamson remembers Crawford as someone who cared about Arkansas basketball and provided opportunities to players and coaches.
"He gave all of us an opportunity to pursue our dreams, and he did it unselfishly," Williamson said.