History of Brian Gregory in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 1, 2025

Brian Gregory is an American basketball executive currently serving as the president and general manager of the Phoenix Suns. Previously, he held the position of vice president of player programming for the Suns. Prior to his executive roles, Gregory was a college basketball coach, most recently at South Florida. He also served as head coach at Georgia Tech and Dayton. He began his coaching career as an assistant coach under Tom Izzo at Michigan State.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 15, 1966: Brian Gregory Born

On December 15, 1966, Brian Francis Gregory was born. He would later become a basketball executive and college coach.

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1990: Graduation from Oakland University

In 1990, Brian Gregory graduated from Oakland University with a Bachelor of Arts in secondary education and was named an Academic All-American.

1992: Graduation from Michigan State

In 1992, Brian Gregory graduated from Michigan State with a Master of Arts in athletic administration.

2000: Michigan State wins national title

In 2000, while Brian Gregory was an assistant coach, the Spartans won the national title.

April 9, 2003: Named Head Coach of Dayton Flyers

On April 9, 2003, Brian Gregory was named the head basketball coach of the Dayton Flyers.

2004: Dayton Flyers Make NCAA Tournament

In 2004, Brian Gregory led the Dayton Flyers to the NCAA tournament.

January 14, 2008: Dayton Flyers Achieve Top Ranking

On January 14, 2008, Brian Gregory led the Dayton Flyers to a top-14 ranking in the AP poll, the highest ranking for Dayton in 40 years.

2009: Dayton Flyers Make NCAA Tournament

In 2009, Brian Gregory led the Dayton Flyers to the NCAA tournament.

2010: Dayton wins the NIT Championship

In 2010, Brian Gregory led the Dayton Flyers to the NIT championship over North Carolina.

March 28, 2011: Gregory Becomes Head Coach at Georgia Tech

On March 28, 2011, Brian Gregory became the 13th head coach at Georgia Tech, replacing Paul Hewitt.

March 16, 2015: Gregory to Continue as Head Coach for Another Year

On March 16, 2015, Georgia Tech announced that Brian Gregory would continue as head basketball coach for another year.

March 25, 2016: Gregory Not Returning to Georgia Tech

On March 25, 2016, Georgia Tech Athletic Director Mike Bobinski announced that Brian Gregory would not return for the 2016-17 season.

2016: Gregory Serves as Consultant at Michigan State

In 2016, Brian Gregory served as a consultant to Tom Izzo at Michigan State.

March 14, 2017: Hired as Head Coach at South Florida

On March 14, 2017, Brian Gregory was hired as head coach at South Florida to replace Orlando Antigua.

2017: Laquincy Rideau, comes off redshirt season

In 2017, Laquincy Rideau, came off a redshirt season in 2017–18.

2018: New players for USF

In 2018, USF was benefitted by Gardner–Webb transfer Laquincy Rideau, who came off a redshirt season in 2017–18 and Alexis Yetna's addition to the hardwood.

2019: Preseason Selections and Injuries

In 2019, three Bulls players—Rideau, Collins, and Yetna—were named preseason all-conference selections before the 2019–20 season. Yetna suffered a knee injury, and Mayan Kiir left the team.