Lloyd R. Leith (December 7, 1902 – September 30, 1979) was an American basketball referee and high school coach. The San Francisco, California native officiated 16 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championships between 1939 and 1955. He also served as head coach at Balboa High School (1931–36), George Washington High School (1936–42) and Mission High School (1945–72). External links Hall of Fame Entry at HoopHall.com 1902 births 1979 deaths American men's basketball coaches American men's basketball players Basketball coaches from California Basketball players from San Francisco College men's basketball referees in the United States High school basketball coaches in California Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductees