Tim Kelly, renowned Washington high school coach, passes away from cancer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:29 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Tim Kelly, an esteemed high school boys basketball coach in Washington, died after a long fight with cancer, confirmed The News Tribune on Monday night. He coached for 32 seasons at Lincoln and Curtis, winning five state championships. Kelly had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010 and continued coaching until retiring in 2025 due to health issues. His teams recorded 22 state tournament appearances and secured 12 league titles, with 581 career wins.
- •Coached at Curtis and Lincoln for 32 seasons.
- •Won five state titles and 12 league championships.
- •Inducted into the Washington State Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2009.
- •Totaled 581 wins over his coaching career.
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Legendary Curtis, Lincoln hoops coach Tim Kelly dies after battle with cancer
"Kelly won five state titles in Washington.
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