Dave Magley
| Dave Magley | |
|---|---|
| 4th Commissioner of the NBL Canada | |
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Assumed office May 27, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Riley |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
David John Magley November 24, 1959 South Bend, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 24, 1959 South Bend, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | LaSalle (South Bend, Indiana) |
| College | Kansas (1978–1982) |
| NBA draft | 1982 / Round: 2 / Pick: 28th overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Playing career | 1982–1986 |
| Coaching career | 2002–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1982–1983 | Wyoming Wildcatters (CBA) |
| 1982–1983 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1983–1984 | Albany Patroons (CBA) |
| 1985–1986 | Tampa Bay Thrillers (CBA) |
| As coach: | |
| 2002–2013 | Bradenton Christian School |
| 2013–2015 | Brampton A's (Canada) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
David John "Dave" Magley (born November 24, 1959) is a retired American basketball player, coach, and currently the commissioner of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL). Prior to becoming an NBL executive, Magley was head coach of Bradenton Christian School in Bradenton, Florida for 11 years and then led the Brampton A's for two seasons.[1] He played basketball at South Bend LaSalle High School. Following his senior year, Magley was named Indiana Mr. Basketball, beating Randy Wittman and Ted Kitchel for the award,[2] and was selected to the Academic All-State and Parade All American teams.[3] Dave was drafted with the fifth pick in the second round of the 1982 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. In his one NBA season, Dave appeared in fourteen games, recording a total of twelve points and ten rebounds.[4] Magley also spent several years in the Continental Basketball Association for the Wyoming Wildcatters, Albany Patroons and Tampa Bay Thrillers.[5]
Commissioner of the NBL Canada
On May 28, 2015, Magley officially became the commissioner of the National Basketball League of Canada, succeeding Paul Riley.[6] Several months prior, the league's Board of Directors unanimously voted to end Riley's stint as commissioner.[7] Magley's overseeing of the 2015 NBL Canada Finals brawl helped him get the job.[6]
References
- ↑ Dell, Alan. "Former BCS boys basketball coach Dave Magley takes reins of Canadian pro team". The Bradenton Herald. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- ↑ Anderson, Chris. "Bradenton Christian coach is an 'Indiana legend'". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- ↑ "David Magley-Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame". hoopshall.com. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ "Dave Magley NBA statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ 1986-87 CBA Official Guide, page 240.
- 1 2 "New commish sees growth". StCatharinesStandard.com. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ↑ "NBL Canada Parts Ways With Commissioner Riley". NBLCanada.com. Retrieved 29 May 2015.