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Kyle Macy joins Transylvania as assistant basketball coach

Kentucky basketball legend Kyle Macy has joined the Transylvania University men’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach.

basketball legend Kyle Macy has joined the University men’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach, Transylvania head coach Brian Lane announced on Monday.

Macy joins Lane’s four-man coaching staff as the Pioneers prepare for the upcoming 2016-17 season.

“I am thrilled that Kyle is joining my staff,” said Lane. “His level of basketball expertise, especially in the areas of player development and scouting will certainly help our guys continue to get better every day.  This position will work perfectly with Kyle’s broadcasting schedule which he will be able to continue.”

“I have been a longtime fan of Transylvania basketball,” said Macy. “I am ecstatic that Coach Lane is allowing me the opportunity to join the program and coach the game I love, while also giving me the freedom to continue my broadcasting career.”

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On March 27, 2009, Billy Gillispie is fired as the Kentucky head basketball coach.

 

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