Justin Gunter enters his sixth season as Head Coach of the Men's Basketball program. Prior to joining the black and gold, Gunter spent seven seasons with the McMaster Marauders where he was the associate head coach (2014-15). Gunter worked closely with head coach Amos Connolly on all aspects of the program including team management, recruitment, player development, and coordinating the McMaster offence.
In addition to his coaching experience gained at McMaster, Gunter spent nine seasons coaching the Blessed Sacrament rep men’s under-19 basketball program, winning several provincial championship’s along the way. He also spent four seasons as an assistant coach of the Parkside High School (Dundas) basketball team.
As a player, Gunter was a key member of three McMaster team’s that advanced to the CIS Championship, and in his final season (2005-06) led the Marauders to an OUA championship banner and was named a co-recipient of the team MVP award.
Gunter resides in Ancaster with wife Rebecca and son Benjamin (age 7).