 McFadden in 2018 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 August 1960 |
| Died | 24 March 2022 (aged 61) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sexton (Lansing, Michigan) |
| College | Washington State (1980–1982) |
| Playing career | 1982–1996 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 5 |
| Coaching career | 2010–2021 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1982–1996 | Wellington Saints |
| As coach: | |
| 2010–2011 | Wellington Saints (assistant) |
| 2019; 2021 | Wellington Saints (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
As coach:
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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]
- ^ "Bay Hawks on Instagram". Hawke's Bay Hawks. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ "Basketball: Legendary player, coach and mentor Kenny McFadden dies". nzherald.co.nz. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022.