Oregon assistant coach Kevin McKenna announces retirement after 16 seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Kevin McKenna, assistant coach for the Oregon Ducks men's basketball team, is retiring after 16 seasons. He played a key role in player development and contributed to the team's nine NCAA tournament appearances, including a Final Four run in 2016. McKenna began his coaching career after six years playing in the NBA and joined the Ducks in 2010 following stints at Creighton, Nebraska-Omaha, and Indiana State. His decision reflects significant changes in the Oregon program this offseason, including multiple coaching staff changes and a complete overhaul of player transfers.
- •McKenna has been with Oregon since 2010
- •Helped develop three All-Big Ten caliber players
- •Oregon achieved a Final Four in 2016
- •Eight new transfers are joining the team this offseason
- •The Ducks are undergoing significant coaching changes
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Oregon men's basketball assistant coach Kevin McKenna to retire
"The Ducks men's basketball program has lost another assistant coach this offseason, this time Kevin McKenna, who is set to retire.
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