Dairese Layton Gary (born October 21, 1988, pronounced da-REECE) is a former American professional basketball player.

[1] During his senior year, he led Concord back to another winning record, 13–7, while compiling 21.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.8 steals per game.

[1] He finished his high school career scoring 1,330 points (ninth all-time at Concord) and as a two-time first team all-area selection, enough to garner a three-star rating from Scout.com.

Gary led the Lobos in assists (as well as being eighth in the Mountain West Conference and first among all MWC newcomers) and was second on the team in steals.

[6] Due to his freshman success, CollegeHoops.net named Gary and honorable mention High-Major All-Freshman[7] after helping the J. R. Giddens-led team to a 24–9 record, including an NIT berth.

[1] Along with players like junior Roman Martinez, and seniors Daniel Faris, Chad Toppert and Tony Danridge, the Lobos posted a 22–12 record and an NIT berth,[1] advancing to the second round where Gary put up 15 points, four assists, and a pair of steals in a losing effort to Notre Dame.

[8] Gary was also instrumental in a late season victory against Colorado State, putting up 18 points (all after halftime), eight assists, and four rebounds in an 81–79 double-overtime win.

[9] After the departure of Faris, Toppert and Danridge, the burden of leading the New Mexico team to success fell on the shoulders of Roman Martinez, Darington Hobson, and Gary.