About Mike Gillian
Born 1964. Mike Gillian is an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Mike Gillian is an American basketball coach, and formerly served as the head men's basketball coach at Longwood University from 2003 to 2013. Resigning from Longwood on March 14, 2013, he had guided the team in their transition to NCAA Division I play, and into their first season as members of the Big South Conference. Prior to his time at Longwood, he was an assistant coach for seven years under Jim Larrañaga at Bowling Green and George Mason.
On November 7, 2013, Gillian was announced as an assistant coach at Florida International University. Gillian was not retained after FIU hired Jeremy Ballard as head coach in April 2018. As of the 2018–19 season, he is providing color commentary for broadcasts on ESPN platforms.
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Who is Mike Gillian?
American basketball player-coach
When was Mike Gillian born?
Mike Gillian was born on 19 July 1964 in Ayer.
What is Mike Gillian's occupation?
Mike Gillian is a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality is Mike Gillian?
Mike Gillian is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Gillian. https://biography.guide/mike-gillian/
MLA: "Mike Gillian." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-gillian/.
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