TJ Gardner joins the Carthage family as a Graduate Assistant Coach after a successful playing and coaching career. Gardner played in the CCIW at North Park University from 2023–2025, serving as team captain and averaging 11.6 points per game. He graduated from North Park in May 2026 with a B.A. in Business Management.
Gardner also served as a volunteer assistant coach at prestigious New Trier High School, working with the freshman basketball program and assisting with varsity. With three years of experience around school and AAU basketball, TJ is excited to begin the next chapter of his coaching career at Carthage.
