Gene Cross

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gene Cross
Occupation	Basketball Coach
Date Of Birth	Dec 20, 1971(1971-12-20)
Age	53
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Gene Cross Biography

Gene Cross is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Coach who was born on December 20, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Gene Cross (born December 20 1971) was a former American pro basketball player. He is currently serving as the director of Amateur Scouting for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

After a single season at Virginia, Cross left to become an assistant coach and recruit coordinator for Notre Dame under head coach Mike Brey. Notre Dame finished the 2006-07 season with a record of 24-8 and a spot at the NCAA Tournament. In 2007-08 the Irish were 25-8 and made it into the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament. CBSsportsline.com listed Cross to its group of “Ten Assistants Ready For the Next Step” in 2007.

On September 21, 2010, Cross was hired as lead assistant coach for the Utah Flash of the NBA Development League, affiliates of the Atlanta Hawks and the Utah Jazz, under new head coach Kevin Young. The Flash recorded an impressive 28-22 record, qualifying for the playoffs for the third consecutive season. Upon completion of the 2010-11 season the Utah Flash announced its hiatus for the 2011-2012 season.

Gene Cross was born in Chicago, Illinois. He starred as a prep basketball player just outside the city, at Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Cross was named the team’s MVP and also earned All-SICA South Conference honors. He was also inducted into the Rich Central High School Hall of Fame in October 2010.

Cross later spent three seasons between 2002 and the 2005 working as an assistant coach with the DePaul Blue Demons. DePaul participated in the NIT for the remainder of season of 2003 as well as 2005. In 2003-2004 team, the Blue Demons tied for the C-USA Championship and played in the NCAA tournament. As of 2005, Cross received the honor of being named as one of the most sought- after recruiters in college basketball according to Rivals.com.

Gene Cross Net Worth

Gene Cross is one of the richest Basketball Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gene Cross 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

From 1990 until 1994 Cross played basketball in the NCAA tournament in the University of Illinois under head coach Lou Henson. Cross played as a lineman in his senior and junior seasons, and was instrumental in leading his team Illini towards their first NCAA Tournament in both seasons. The Illini’s graduate completed his studies at Illinois in the fall with a bachelor’s degree in Arts with a major in History and then matriculated at The Ohio State University with an MBA in Sciences in Sports Management.

The year 1996 saw Cross was back in his home town after he was hired as an assistant coach at the UIC. In 1997-98, UIC could set the school record with 22 wins and take home part of the MCC regular-season championship while also winning an invitation for an NCAA tournament. In the final season of Cross’s tenure at UIC the Flames were 20-14, winning their first Horizon League conference tournament championship. The win helped propel UIC to an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament via automatic bid.

On April 11, 2008, Gene Cross was hired as the new head coach of the Toledo Rockets. Cross went 11–53 in 2 years as head coach of the Rockets.

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Gene Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gene Cross celebrates birthday on December 20 of every year.