Gary Thompson (c. 1932 – November 12, 2010) was an American

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coach. He served as the head basketball coach at

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from 1964 to 1971, compiling a record of 93–94. Thompson led the

Wichita State Shockers The Wichita State Shockers are the athletic teams that represent Wichita State University, located in Wichita, Kansas, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the NCAA Division I ranks, primarily competing in the American Athletic Conference ( ...

to the Final Four of the

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. Thompson died on November 12, 2010.

Head coaching record

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Head coaching record

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