Kyle Adams takes reins at Cheyney University

Kyle Adams
Head Coach
Lady Wolves Basketball

CHEYNEY, Pennsylvania  –  Kyle Adams knows all about the rich women’s basketball tradition at Cheyney University. He actually owns a taped copy of the Lady Wolves’ historic 1982 appearance in the first NCAA Women’s Championship Game.
 

But Adams also knows firsthand about all of the recent heartbreak. A Cheyney alum, Adams spent the last two seasons as the top assistant on Marilyn Stephens’ staff, and during that stretch, the Wolves prevailed exactly one time in 51 tries. To nobody’s surprise, Stephens will not be back, but the fact that Adams was elevated to the head coaching position? That was a bit of a stunner.   

 

“The last two seasons were extremely difficult, but we don’t have to be there,” said Adams, who officially took over for Stephens on July 1. “I know we have a great deal of work to do, but I am excited about doing that work.”

 

The 40-year-old Adams has 15 years of college coaching experience, including stints at ...

 

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