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John Leslie Pelphrey (born July 18, 1968) is an American college basketball coach, currently the head coach of the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. After being named Kentucky Mr. Basketball in 1987, he became a star college player at the University of Kentucky.
John Pelphrey. Bio. Named the 13 th head coach in Tennessee Tech men's basketball history on Friday, Apr. 12, 2019, former University of Kentucky All-American and Hall of Famer John Pelphrey is in his fifth season at the helm of the Golden Eagle program.
- 55 (born July 18, 1968)
- 931-372-3950
- jpelphrey@tntech.edu
- Head Coach
Aug 21, 2021 · The former Kentucky forward and player faced COVID-19, his father's death and a losing record at his new job. He reflects on his experience and looks ahead to 2021-22.
Sep 21, 2023 · John Pelphrey, former Kentucky Wildcat and current Tennessee Tech head coach, has received a four-year contract extension through 2026-27. He led the Golden Eagles to their best OVC finish since 2005 and their first OVC Tournament title game appearance in 2023.
Apr 6, 2019 · COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Following an extensive national search, Tennessee Tech University President Phil Oldham and Director of Athletics Mark Wilson announced today the hiring of John Pelphrey as the 13 th men's basketball coach in Golden Eagle history.
Sep 29, 2023 · Fresh off arguably the program's best season in nearly two decades, Tennessee Tech men's basketball head coach John Pelphrey will have the opportunity to continue to build the Golden...
Apr 6, 2019 · One of Kentucky's Unforgettables is returning to the head coaching ranks. After spending the last three years as Avery Johnson's associate head coach at Alabama, Tennessee Tech has hired John Pelphrey to be its next head basketball coach.
