Kimbal Mackenzie is a British-Canadian professional basketball coach and former professional basketball player who currently serves as the head coach and general manager of the Niagara River Lions.[1][2]

Kimbal Mackenzie
Niagara River Lions
PositionHead coach
LeagueCEBL
Personal information
Born
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolThe John Carroll School (MD)
CollegeBucknell
NBA draft2019: undrafted
Playing career2019–2026
Coaching career2026–present
Career history
Playing
2018-2021Guelph Nighthawks
2019-2020UEMC Real Valladolid Baloncesto
2020-2021Lobe Huesca La Magia
2021-2024Leicester Riders
2022-2025Niagara River Lions
Coaching
2026-presentNiagara River Lions

Early life

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A citizen of England and Canada, Mackenzie is a native of Oakville, Canada.[3]

Mackenzie played high school basketball at The John Carroll School in Bel Air, Maryland, United States.[4][5][6]

Playing career

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Mackenzie played college basketball for the Bucknell Bison from 2015 to 2019.[7] With the Bison he was named to the 2019 All-Patriot League first team and 2019 All-Patriot League tournament 1st team, while averaging a career high 17.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game as a senior.[8]

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, MacKenzie went on to play professionally internationally for the Guelph Nighthawks, UEMC Real Valladolid Baloncesto, Lobe Huesca La Magia, Leicester Riders, Niagara River Lions.[9]

Coaching career

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On February 2, 2026, it was announced that Mackenzie would be taking over as head coach of the Niagara River Lions.[10]

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