Kenny McFadden
New Zealand basketball player and coach (1960–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the similarly named American basketball player, see Ken McFadden.
Kenny McFadden (18 August 1960 – 24 March 2022[1]) was an American basketball player and coach. Born in the United States, he moved to New Zealand in 1982, where he played 15 seasons for the Wellington Saints and won four NBL championships. He was instrumental in developing and coaching New Zealand's young basketball players over 40 years.[2]
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Born | (1960-08-18)18 August 1960 |
Died | 24 March 2022(2022-03-24) (aged 61) Wellington, New Zealand |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
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High school | Sexton (Lansing, Michigan) |
College | Washington State (1980–1982) |
Playing career | 1982–1996 |
Position | Guard |
Number | 5 |
Coaching career | 2010–2021 |
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1982–1996 | Wellington Saints |
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2010–2011 | Wellington Saints (assistant) |
2019; 2021 | Wellington Saints (assistant) |
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