Gary Springer

Gary Springer Sr. (born February 18, 1962 ) is an American former professional basketball player who is best known for his collegiate career at Iona between 1980–81 and 1983–84.

Early life Springer grew up in Harlem, New York and attended Benjamin Franklin High School (BFHS). He played on a dominant basketball team with the likes of Richie Adams, Kenny Hutchinson and Lonnie Green, all of whom were jointly credited with making BFHS the country's top-ranked team in the fall of 1979. Springer went on to earn varsity letters all four years at the school and graduated as one of its most lauded players. His first shot was a buzzer-beater to defeat Wagner, 82–80, followed by a 20-foot shot with six seconds remaining to defeat Holy Cross, 57–56.

Springer played briefly for the Puerto Rico Coquis of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) during the 1984–85 season.

Personal life Springer has three sons, Gary Jr., who also later starred at Iona in the mid-2000s, Jordan played at Army in the early 2010s and Jaden, his youngest son, played for Tennessee His nephew is NBA player DeAndre' Bembry.