Former Purdue Basketball Coach Gene Keady Suffers Stroke
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Former Purdue head basketball coach Gene Keady suffered a small stroke last week, according to the Purdue Men’s basketball social media account.
Keady is expected to make a full recovery. He was first taken to a hospital for evaluation and is now in a rehab facility.
Gene Keady is a renowned American basketball coach, celebrated for his impactful career, particularly as the head coach at Purdue University from 1980 to 2005.
Born on May 21, 1936, in Larned, Kansas, Keady began his coaching career at the high school level before moving to college basketball. At Purdue, he became the winningest coach in the school’s history, leading the team to six Big Ten championships and 17 NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Elite Eight finishes.
Keady was known for his tough, honest, and loyal coaching style, earning him seven Big Ten Coach of the Year awards and multiple national Coach of the Year honors.
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Beyond college basketball, he contributed to USA Basketball, coaching national teams in various international competitions.
In recognition of his contributions to the sport, Keady was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2023. His legacy is marked by his dedication to the game and his influence on players and fellow coaches alike.
We wish Coach Keady a speedy recovery.
