Background
Keady, Gene was born on May 21, 1936 in Larned, Kansas, United States.
Keady, Gene was born on May 21, 1936 in Larned, Kansas, United States.
Student, Garden City Community College, Kansas. Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Physical Education, Kansas State University, 1958. Master of Education, Kansas State University, 1964.
Quarterback Pittsburgh Steelers, 1958—1959. Teacher, head basketball coach Beloit High School, Kansas, 1959—1965. Assistant coach Hutchison Junior College Blue Dragons, 1966, head coach, 1967-1974.
Assistant coach University Arkansas Razorbacks, 1975-1978. Head coach Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers, 1979-1980, Purdue University Boilermakers, 1981—2005. Retired, 2005; assistant coach Toronto Raptors, 2005—2006.
Basketball analyst Big Ten Network, 2007—2010. Executive assistant, advisor to the head coach St. John's University Red Storm, since 2010. Head coach United States of America Team Olympic Development, 1985, World University Games, 1989, Pan American Games, 1991, Reese's College All-Star Game, 2010.
Assistant coach Olympic Qualifying, 1999.
Member National Association Basketball Coaches (3rd vice president).
Married Patricia Keady. Children: Lisa, Beverly, Dan.