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Renowned B.C. university coach stepping away from sidelines

Kevin Hanson announced on Tuesday that he is stepping away as head coach of the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds men's basketball program after 25 years.
Hanson built his long tenure starting in the 2000-01 season, leading to multiple championships and record-breaking achievements in Canada West and U Sports.
He accumulated 614 career wins, ranking fourth on the U Sports all-time list, won six Canada West championships, and led the Thunderbirds to 13 Final 8 appearances.
In 2020, Hanson set a Canada West record with 314 regular-season wins and earned honors as U Sports coach of the year in 2006 and Canada West coach of the year in 2017.
Phil Jalalpoor will serve as interim head coach next year, and Hanson expressed pride in the legacy and relationships he built while thanking the hundreds of student-athletes he coached.

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