Alfred Aboya joins Kentucky Basketball as assistant coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Kentucky Basketball has hired Alfred Aboya as its final assistant coach, according to reports. Aboya previously led the NBA Academy Africa program until its closure this year and has experience coaching the Cameroon Men’s National Team. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins and has a background in professional leagues, both overseas and in the NBA G League. This hire bolsters Kentucky's international recruiting efforts, coinciding with connections to key recruits like Chreif Millogo.
- •Alfred Aboya takes the final assistant coach position at Kentucky.
- •Aboya was head coach of NBA Academy Africa until it closed this year.
- •He has experience coaching the Cameroon Men’s National Team.
- •Aboya played college basketball for UCLA, contributing to significant wins.
- •His ties may strengthen recruitment of players from Africa.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Alfred Aboya joins Kentucky Basketball coaching staff after working for NBA Academy Africa
"Kentucky makes a significant hire for its final assistant coach spot.
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