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Former UH coach Wallace recovering after stroke

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Wallace told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser his speech and motor skills are fine. He said he incurred some problems with his memory.

Former University of Hawaii basketball coach Riley Wallace, who suffered a "minor" stroke on Friday, has been moved from the Maui Memorial Medical Center’s intensive-care unit to a private room. 

Wallace was admitted after suffering from dizziness and disorientation on Friday morning. He was on Maui to play golf and attend Friday night’s basketball game between UH and Pittsburgh at War Memorial Gym in Wailuku.

Wallace told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser his speech and motor skills are fine. He said he incurred some problems with his memory. 

Wallace is expected to remain hospitalized at least through Monday. 

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