Gene Keady's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Gene Keady. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
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.
1979: Gold Medal at National Sports Festival
In 1979, Gene Keady led Team USA to a gold medal at the National Sports Festival.
1982: Keith Edmonson AP Honorable Mention
In 1982, Keith Edmonson received AP Honorable Mention All-American honors.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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