Prior to Mizzou, he was the Cleveland State head coach (2019-22). He also had stints as a men’s basketball assistant coach at Florida State (2011-19, 2004-05), Nevada (2009-11), Northern Illinois (2008-10), Cal (2005-07), and Marquette (2003-04).
Gates was also a Los Angeles Clippers skill development coach during the 2002-03 season. Elton Brand, Lamar Odom and Keyon Dooling were members of the Clippers that season.
Before entering coaching, Gates played college basketball at Cal (1998-2002).
- Height: 6 feet, 3 inches
- College playing weight: 195 pounds
- Age: 42 years old
- Birthday: Jan.