Kentucky Basketball Hall of Famer Cliff Hagan Dies At 94
Kentucky basketball legend and Hall of Famer Cliff Hagan has died at the age of 94. Hagan was a decorated player, earning All-American honors twice at the University of Kentucky and winning an NCAA championship, before becoming a five-time NBA…
Lexington, KY, October 15, 2026 —
Cliff Hagan, a University of Kentucky basketball standout, Hall of Famer and former athletics director, has died at age 94.
Hagan earned All-American honors twice while playing for the University of Kentucky and was part of an NCAA championship-winning team. He later went on to a professional career in which he became a five-time NBA All-Star and won an NBA championship.
His career included roles both on the court and in university athletics administration. After his playing achievements, Hagan served as the University of Kentucky’s athletics director. The available information does not specify when he held that position or provide further details about his work in the role.
The information provided does not state when or where Hagan died, the cause of death, or details about any announcement. It also does not identify which Hall of Fame he was inducted into. No additional information about his personal life or the circumstances of his death was provided.
Hagan’s listed accomplishments span college and professional basketball: two All-American honors and an NCAA title at the University of Kentucky, followed by five NBA All-Star selections and an NBA championship. He also held a leadership position at the university as its athletics director.
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