Gary Springer Sr. (born February 18, 1962[1]) is an American former professional basketball player who is best known for his collegiate career at Iona between 1980–81 and 1983–84.
Springer grew up in Harlem, New York and attended Benjamin Franklin High School (BFHS).
[3] The annual award is bestowed upon the New York City metropolitan area's most outstanding men's college basketball player.
During one week in his freshman season, he recorded totals of 58 points, 23 rebounds, and made two game-winning shots.
[5] Springer played briefly for the Puerto Rico Coquis of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) during the 1984–85 season.