Gene Keady was a highly successful college basketball coach, primarily known for his tenure at Purdue University. He coached the Purdue Boilermakers from 1980 to 2005.
Some key aspects of his career include:
Coaching Record: Keady amassed a record of 512-270 at Purdue. He is the all-time winningest coach in Purdue basketball history.
Big Ten Championships: Under Keady's leadership, Purdue won six Big Ten Conference championships (1984, 1987, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1998).
NCAA Tournament Appearances: Keady led Purdue to 17 NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the Sweet Sixteen five times (1988, 1994, 1998, 1999, and 2000).
Naismith Coach of the Year: He was named the Naismith College Coach of the Year in 1996.
Coaching Style: Keady was known for his tough, disciplined coaching style and emphasis on defense.
Players Coached: He coached several notable players who went on to have successful NBA careers, including Glenn Robinson and E'Twaun Moore.
Other Coaching Roles: Prior to Purdue, Keady coached at Hutchinson Community College, where he also achieved considerable success. He also served as an assistant coach for the United States national team.
He was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.
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