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Gary Garner

Gary Garner

Gary Garner

Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Department

Athletics

Biography

Gary Garner is the Men’s Head Basketball Coach for DSU. Prior to coming to Dakota State, he served as the assistant coach for Iowa Energy, a team with the NBA Development League, for two seasons (2007-2009).

Gary served as head basketball coach at Southeast Missouri State University from 1997 to 2006. From 1991-1997, he led the men's team at Fort Hays State University. In 2011, Gary was inducted into the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame for his successful coaching era at Fort Hays State University. He and his wife, Barb, currently reside in Madison.

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Office Location: Fieldhouse
Phone: 573-986-8194
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