University of Mary Athletics

Rusty Gillette came to the University of Mary in 1991 after completing an outstanding basketball career at Bismarck High School. As a freshman for UMary basketball coach Rod Jonas, Rusty had an immediate impact on the program as he saw a great deal of playing time at the varsity level and was named Outstanding Freshman.

Today Rusty leads the University of Mary all-time three-point shooting list with 195 three-pointers in his four-year career. During the 1993-94 season Rusty hit 60 three-point shots and today rans fifth overall in single season three-point shooting. An athlete who is also remembered for his great passing skills, Rusty could drive and dish the ball to an open teammate for two points with ease, which makes it no surprise that he ranks fifth among the UMary all-time assists leaders with 323. He is also eighth on the all-time leading scoring list with 1,167 points. 

Under his leadership, the Marauders enjoyed a conference title win. A team captain and Most Valuable Player, Rusty was named all-conference three times during his UMary basketball career.