Gary Thompson (basketball coach)

Gary Thompson
Biographical details
Bornc.1932
Died (aged 78)
Playing career
1951–1954Wichita
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1957–1964Wichita (assistant)
1964–1971Wichita State
Head coaching record
Overall93–94
Tournaments2–2 (NCAA University Division)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
MVC regular season (1965)

Gary Thompson (c. 1932 – November 12, 2010) was an American basketball coach. He served as the head basketball coach at Wichita State University from 1964 to 1971, compiling a record of 93–94. Thompson led the Wichita State Shockers to the Final Four of the 1965 NCAA University Division basketball tournament.

Thompson died on November 12, 2010.