New Zealand basketball player and coach (1960–2022)
For the similarly named American basketball player, see Ken McFadden.
Kenny McFadden
McFadden in 2018
Personal information
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)
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:
4× NBL champion (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988)
CBL champion (1982)
4× NBL All-Star Five (1983–1985, 1988)
2× NBL Most Outstanding Guard (1983, 1984)
2× NBL scoring champion (1983, 1984)
3× NBL assist champion (1985, 1987, 1991)
No. 5 jersey retired by Wellington Saints
As coach:
4× NBL champion (2010, 2011, 2019, 2021)
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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