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NCAA Basketball: Who are the best D-I coaches who have played professional basketball?

By Daniel Benjamin

Dec 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Charlotte Hornets associate head coach Patrick Ewing works with a player before their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Charlotte Hornets associate head coach Patrick Ewing works with a player before their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 13, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; IUPUI Jaguars head coach Jason Gardner reacts during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; IUPUI Jaguars head coach Jason Gardner reacts during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

20. Jason Gardner, IUPUI Jaguars

Jason Gardner never played in the NBA but spent several seasons overseas.

Gardner started his coaching career following the conclusion of his playing career in 2011. He began as an assistant coach at Loyola (Ill.) Then in 2013, Gardner joined Josh Pastner’s staff at Memphis. After just one season with the Tigers, Gardner obtained the head coaching job at IUPUI. The Jaguars have improved their win total in each of the three seasons under the 36-year old. He has compiled a 37-58 record in three seasons as head coach.

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