History of Gene Keady in Timeline
Gene Keady was an American Hall of Fame basketball coach, renowned for his 25-year tenure as the head men's basketball coach at Purdue University. From 1980 to 2005, he led the Boilermakers to seventeen NCAA Tournament appearances, twice reaching the Elite Eight. Keady left an indelible mark on Purdue basketball, establishing a legacy of competitive excellence and consistent postseason contention.
May 21, 1936: Gene Keady Born
On May 21, 1936, Lloyd Eugene Keady, later known as the Hall of Fame basketball coach Gene Keady, was born.
1958: NFL Draft
In 1958, Gene Keady was drafted in the 19th round of the NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 223rd overall pick, but he did not play.
1964: Earned Master's Degree
In 1964, Gene Keady earned his master's degree in education from Kansas State.
1965: End of Coaching at Beloit Junior-Senior High School
In 1965, Gene Keady finished his sixth year of coaching at Beloit Junior-Senior High School.
1971: Junior College Coach of the Year
In 1971, Gene Keady earned the title of junior college coach of the year for his region while at Hutchinson Junior College.
1972: Junior College Coach of the Year
In 1972, Gene Keady was named junior college coach of the year for his region while at Hutchinson Junior College.
1973: Junior College Coach of the Year and National Tournament Finish
In 1973, Gene Keady earned his third junior college coach of the year title for his region, and his Hutchinson team finished second in the junior college national tournament.
1974: Assistant Coach for Arkansas
Following the 1974 season, Gene Keady moved into NCAA Division I college basketball and became an assistant coach for Arkansas.
1977: NCAA Tournament Appearance
In 1977, Arkansas appeared in the NCAA tournament for the first time in nineteen years with Gene Keady as an assistant coach.
1978: Arkansas Makes Final Four
In 1978, Arkansas, with Gene Keady as assistant coach, made it to the Final Four in the NCAA tournament.
1979: Gold Medal at National Sports Festival
In 1979, Gene Keady led Team USA to a gold medal at the National Sports Festival.
April 11, 1980: Head Coach for Purdue Boilermakers
On April 11, 1980, Gene Keady became the Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball head coach.
1981: Marriage to Patricia and Adoption
In 1981, Gene Keady married his second wife, Patricia, and adopted her daughter.
1982: Keith Edmonson AP Honorable Mention
In 1982, Keith Edmonson received AP Honorable Mention All-American honors.
1985: Silver Medal at R. Williams Jones Cup
In 1985, Gene Keady led Team USA to a silver medal at the R. Williams Jones Cup, losing to the San Miguel Beer Team (Philippines).
1987: Troy Lewis AP Honorable Mention
In 1987, Troy Lewis received AP Honorable Mention All-American honors.
1988: Troy Lewis and Todd Mitchell AP Honorable Mention
In 1988, both Troy Lewis and Todd Mitchell received AP Honorable Mention All-American honors, with Mitchell also named NABC 3rd Team All-American.
1989: Gold Medal at World University Games
In 1989, Gene Keady led Team USA to a gold medal at the World University Games.
1990: Steve Scheffler AP & UPI 3rd Team
In 1990, Steve Scheffler received AP & UPI 3rd Team All-American honors.
1991: Head Coach of USA Basketball
From 1979 to 1991, Gene Keady was the head coach of various USA Basketball teams.
1991: Bronze at Pan-American Games
In 1991, Gene Keady led Team USA to the bronze at the Pan-American Games.
1993: Glenn Robinson All-American
In 1993, Glenn Robinson was named a Consensus 2nd Team All-American.
1994: Big Ten Title
In 1994, Gene Keady guided the Purdue Boilermakers to a Big Ten title.
1994: Glenn Robinson Consensus 1st Team All-American
In 1994, Glenn Robinson was named a Consensus 1st Team All-American and Consensus National Player of the Year.
1995: Cuonzo Martin AP Honorable Mention
In 1995, Cuonzo Martin received AP Honorable Mention All-American honors.
1995: NCAA Forfeiture
The NCAA forfeited 18 regular season wins and vacated 1 NCAA Tournament win and 1 NCAA Tournament loss from Purdue's record during the 1995–96 season due to use of an ineligible player.
1996: Big Ten Title
In 1996, Gene Keady guided the Purdue Boilermakers to a Big Ten title.
1998: Chad Austin and Brad Miller AP Honorable Mention
In 1998, both Chad Austin and Brad Miller received AP Honorable Mention All-American honors.
1999: John R. Wooden "Legends of Coaching" Award created
In 1999, the John R. Wooden "Legends of Coaching" Award was created.
2000: Assistant Coach for Dream Team
In 2000, Gene Keady was an assistant coach for the Dream Team, which won the gold medal in the Olympic Games in Sydney.
2004: Hiring Matt Painter as Associate Head Coach
In 2004, Gene Keady hired Matt Painter, who played for Purdue from 1989-1993, as his associate head coach for the 2004-2005 season.
December 6, 2005: Accepted Assistant Coach Position with Toronto Raptors
On December 6, 2005, Gene Keady accepted the position of an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors, offered to him by Wayne Embry.
2005: Retirement from Coaching
Gene Keady retired from coaching following the 2004-2005 season after leading Purdue to 18 NCAA tournament appearances.
2005: Retirement from Purdue and Painter Takes Over
In 2005, Gene Keady retired from his position as head coach for Purdue, and Matt Painter took over the head coaching duties.
May 18, 2006: Departure from Toronto Raptors
On May 18, 2006, it was announced that Gene Keady would not be returning to the Toronto Raptors for the 2006-07 season due to his wife's illness.
October 2006: John R. Wooden "Legends of Coaching" Award
In October 2006, Gene Keady was named the recipient of the 2007 John R. Wooden "Legends of Coaching" Award.
2007: Basketball Analyst for The Big Ten Network
In 2007, Gene Keady was hired by The Big Ten Network to be a basketball analyst.
2007: Recipient of the John R. Wooden "Legends of Coaching" Award
In 2007, Gene Keady was the ninth recipient of the John R. Wooden "Legends of Coaching" Award.
2009: Death of Patricia Keady
In 2009, Gene Keady's second wife, Patricia, passed away. They had been married since 1981.
October 2010: Assistant Coach for St. John's
In October 2010, Gene Keady was hired by newly appointed St. John's coach Steve Lavin to be his assistant coach.
2012: Marriage to Kathleen Petrie
In 2012, Gene Keady married Kathleen Petrie.
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