East Tennessee State University

Gary McGinnis played basketball for the Bucs from 1951 until 1954. While at ETSU, McGinnis was named two-time VSAC All-Conference and also named to the NAIA Tennessee District All-Tournament team in 1953 and 1954. He scored a total of 1,024 points in his career, the 21st highest total in school history. From 1951 to 1954, McGinnis helped the Bucs compile a record of 93-24 (79.5 present). McGinnis became an ETSU Athletic Hall of Fame member in 1987.