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Dave Magley

b. 1959

American basketball player (born 1959)

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Born 1959. Dave Magley is an American basketball player and basketball coach.

David John Magley (born November 24, 1959) is an American former basketball player and coach. He is currently the president of both The Basketball League (TBL) and the Basketball Super League (BSL) after previously serving as commissioner of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL).

Early life 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, and was selected to the Academic All-State and Parade All American teams.

NBA and CBA Magley was drafted with the fifth pick in the second round of the 1982 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. In his one NBA season, he appeared in fourteen games, recording a total of twelve points and ten rebounds. He also spent several years in the Continental Basketball Association for the Wyoming Wildcatters and Albany Patroons. He won the CBA championship with the Patroons in 1984.

Coaching Prior to becoming an 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.

Commissioner of NBL Canada On May 28, 2015, Magley officially became the commissioner of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL), succeeding Paul Riley. Several months prior, the league's Board of Directors unanimously voted to end Riley's stint as commissioner. Magley's overseeing of the 2015 NBL Canada Finals brawl helped him get the job.

Personal life Magley runs both the Basketball League and Basketball Super League with his wife, Evelyn. They have four children together, and their daughter Jennifer is a former professional tennis player and current Chief Brand Officer for both TBL and BSL.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Kansas
Employers
National Basketball League of Canada, The Basketball League, Basketball Super League
Awards
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame; Big Eight Conference; Indiana Mr. Basketball; Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team
Also known as
David John Magley, David Magley

People in Dave Magley's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Dave Magley's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dave Magley?

American basketball player (born 1959)

When was Dave Magley born?

Dave Magley was born on 24 November 1959 in South Bend.

What is Dave Magley's occupation?

Dave Magley is a basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality is Dave Magley?

Dave Magley is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave Magley

· Wikidata: Q3703039

· DBpedia: Dave Magley

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