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Kevin Pham Steps Down as UC Merced Basketball Coach

7/14/2025

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After a decade at the helm, Kevin Pham steps down as head men's basketball coach at UC Merced. Under his leadership, the team achieved an impressive 20-7 record last season, earning him the title of California Pacific Conference Coach of the Year for 2024-25. As the university prepares to transition to NCAA D2 and join the CCAA in 2025-26, a new chapter begins.

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After a decade at the helm, Kevin Pham steps down as head men's basketball coach at UC Merced. Under his leadership, the team achieved an impressive 20-7 record last season, earning him the title of California Pacific Conference Coach of the Year for 2024-25. As the university prepares to transition to NCAA D2 and join the CCAA in 2025-26, a new chapter begins.