Kevin McKenna has retired from his role as an assistant coach for Oregon men's basketball after 16 seasons, marking the end of a significant chapter for the program. Markhuri Sanders-Frison has been appointed as the new Director of Player Development, Recruitment, and External Relations. Sanders-Frison, who has extensive coaching experience and a successful playing career, previously served as a graduate assistant at Oregon and worked with the Chinese Senior National Team.

By the Numbers
  • McKenna contributed to nine NCAA Tournament appearances and four conference titles during his tenure.
  • Sanders-Frison played professionally for nine seasons across multiple countries and won two NBDL championships.
State of Play
  • McKenna's departure signals a major shift in the coaching staff after a period of success.
  • Sanders-Frison will now lead player development and recruitment efforts as the Ducks aim to build on their recent accomplishments.
What's Next

The Oregon men鈥檚 basketball program will look to leverage Sanders-Frison's experience to attract and develop talent as they prepare for next season. Focus will likely be on maintaining competitiveness in the Pac-12 and enhancing the team's recruitment strategy.

Bottom Line

This transition reflects both the end of an era with McKenna鈥檚 retirement and the opportunity for fresh leadership with Sanders-Frison. The Ducks' focus on developing their player pipeline will be crucial to sustaining their competitive edge in college basketball.