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Cole
Kenneth
Cole
Summary
Hall of Fame Class: 2012 Role: Player/Coach
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Biography

HOMETOWN

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

JUNIOR CLUB

Sydney district competitions (New South Wales)

ACHIEVEMENTS (CAREER)

  • NBL Champion – Adelaide 36ers (Head Coach, 1986)

  • NBL Coach of the Year (1986)

  • Australian Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (2012)

  • Adelaide 36ers Hall of Fame inductee (2021)

ACHIEVEMENTS (NATIONAL)

Olympian – Australian Boomers (Tokyo 1964)
FIBA World Championship – Australian Boomers (Yugoslavia 1970)


EXPERIENCE

Pathways

New South Wales, AUS National Championships (1961 - 1962)


Career (Professional)

Melbourne East – VIC (1960s)
St Kilda Saints – VIC (1960 – 1970)
West Adelaide Bearcats – NBL (1984)


Career (Coaching)

West Adelaide Bearcats – NBL (1983–1984)
Adelaide 36ers – NBL (1985–1986)
Sydney Supersonics – NBL (1987)
Newcastle Falcons – NBL (1988–1991)

Major Partners