| Conference | NCAA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| Ceased | 1987 |
| Division | Division II |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Region | Southern United States |
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The Gulf Star Conference was an NCAA Division II[1] conference that existed for three academic years from 1984–85 to 1986–87. All of the schools subsequently joined the Southland Conference. Dave Waples was the only commissioner, with the conference office located in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
- ^ Cunningham, Steve (March 6, 1986). "Former Cairo star in national spotlight". The Southern Illinoisan. Carbondale, Illinois. p. 13. Retrieved December 30, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
His cat-like quickness, astounding jumping ability, long arms and super peripheral vision help make him one of the best defensive players in the Division II ranks heading into this season. That wasn't enough for Duncan.