Former UNLV coach lands new job in Kansas City

By Andy Yamashita Las Vegas Review-Journal

2 years ago

Former UNLV Rebels head coach Marvin Menzies speaks after his team's loss to San Diego State in ... — Former UNLV Rebels head coach Marvin Menzies speaks after his team’s loss to San Diego State in the Mountain West men’s basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Thursday, March 14, 2019. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Former UNLV coach Marvin Menzies was officially announced as the head coach at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Tuesday.

Menzies spent three seasons in the same role at UNLV. Hired in 2016 after a successful nine-year stint with New Mexico State, he led the Rebels to a 48-48 record during his tenure.

Menzies most recently served as the associate head coach at Grand Canyon University as part of Dan Majerle’s coaching staff during the 2019-20 season.

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