LIU welcomes Gerald Gillion as the new associate head coach of the men's basketball program, bringing a wealth of experience and success from his previous coaching roles, particularly noted for his impactful tenure at Chicago State.

By the Numbers
  • Gillion won 31 games in his three years at Chicago State, surpassing the program's previous seven-year total.
  • Named a finalist for the Joe B. Hall Award, recognizing the top first-year coach in Division I college basketball.
  • During his time at Tennessee Tech, he contributed to raising the team's cumulative GPA to 3.4 and achieving a 100 percent graduation rate.
State of Play
  • Gerald Gillion joins LIU as the new associate head coach, bringing a strong track record of success and a focus on mentorship and education through basketball.
  • His experience includes successful tenures at Chicago State, Samford, Tennessee Tech, and as the program director of Team Breakdown.
Bottom Line

Gerald Gillion's addition to LIU Basketball signifies a significant enhancement in coaching expertise and a strong focus on mentorship and academic success, poised to elevate the program's performance and overall impact.