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He was beloved in Tallahassee, not just because of his work with the basketball team but also through how much he made himself a part of the campus. Gates mentored athletes from all sports, and he impacted another group of students as the faculty adviser for Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
He loves being part of the college community and has shown that already at Cleveland State, where he has somehow found time to ingratiate himself despite his crammed schedule.

"In the first couple of weeks, he showed up at a soccer scrimmage and a volleyball practice," Garrett says. "He came into the athletic department offices and introduced himself to everyone. No one asked him to do those things. He's just a genuine, high-character guy who's thoughtful about the visibility and responsibility that the men's basketball program has."

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MSaviolives said:

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The Athletic has a nice article up this morning on Dennis Gates and his start at Cleveland State.
Dennis Gates Article

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He was beloved in Tallahassee, not just because of his work with the basketball team but also through how much he made himself a part of the campus. Gates mentored athletes from all sports, and he impacted another group of students as the faculty adviser for Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
He loves being part of the college community and has shown that already at Cleveland State, where he has somehow found time to ingratiate himself despite his crammed schedule.

"In the first couple of weeks, he showed up at a soccer scrimmage and a volleyball practice," Garrett says. "He came into the athletic department offices and introduced himself to everyone. No one asked him to do those things. He's just a genuine, high-character guy who's thoughtful about the visibility and responsibility that the men's basketball program has."

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MSaviolives said:

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The Athletic has a nice article up this morning on Dennis Gates and his start at Cleveland State.
Dennis Gates Article

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He was beloved in Tallahassee, not just because of his work with the basketball team but also through how much he made himself a part of the campus. Gates mentored athletes from all sports, and he impacted another group of students as the faculty adviser for Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
He loves being part of the college community and has shown that already at Cleveland State, where he has somehow found time to ingratiate himself despite his crammed schedule.

"In the first couple of weeks, he showed up at a soccer scrimmage and a volleyball practice," Garrett says. "He came into the athletic department offices and introduced himself to everyone. No one asked him to do those things. He's just a genuine, high-character guy who's thoughtful about the visibility and responsibility that the men's basketball program has."

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I wonder if the search firm looked at Gates in their 2 day (?) search? Probably not, he did not fit the AD's stated requirement.

Whenever we are next looking for a HC, I hope Gates is st the top of the list.

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oskidunker said:

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Why? He has no head coach experience.

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Big C said:

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I might also add that he has shown little inclination to come back here or even to the West Coast.

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