Gabriel McKay is joining the Kentucky Wildcats as a graduate assistant for the 2025–26 season, as announced on his Instagram.
He becomes the third GA on Mark Pope’s staff, alongside Jaylan Green and Willis Mackey Jr.
McKay comes to Lexington after playing the 2024–25 season at Liberty, where he appeared in 32 games, averaging 7.8 minutes, 0.9 points, 0.9 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game. Though his minutes were limited, he made an impact with his two-way effort and leadership off the bench.
In the 2023–24 season, McKay posted 2.1 points and 0.5 rebounds per game, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. He tallied a career-high 10 points twice that year, with standout games against Mississippi Valley State, Mid-Atlantic Christian, and Florida Atlantic.
Back in 2022–23, he played in 22 games, contributing depth and earning academic honors. He redshirted in 2021-22 and began his college career at Trevecca Nazarene, where he logged 45 games across two seasons.
A Lynchburg, Virginia native, McKay was a standout at Liberty Christian Academy, where he was a four-year varsity player and served as team captain for three seasons. Basketball runs in the family his father, Ritchie McKay, is Liberty’s head coach, and his brother Luke works as the Flames’ video coordinator.
Now transitioning from player to coach, McKay brings a high basketball IQ, strong leadership skills, and a competitive mindset to the Kentucky program.
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