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Tracy McGrady Becomes Wagner Basketball Strategic Advisor
The Hall of Famer will advise on NIL investment, marketing and player development while working unpaid and continuing his NBC analyst role.
- On Wednesday, Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady joined Wagner College's men's basketball program as a strategic advisor to head coach Dwan McMillan. He will assist with marketing, player development, and Name, Image, and Likeness investment strategies.
- The move unites 46-year-old McGrady with his son, Laymen, a freshman forward who transferred to Wagner last month after redshirting at Oral Roberts. McGrady called the role "personal" since he did not attend college himself.
- Balancing this position with his media work for NBC and his podcast, "Cousins," with Vince Carter, McGrady will not receive a salary. He aims to help young athletes "master their game and life skills over time."
- Competing in the Northeast Conference, the Seahawks finished last season 14-17 under first-year head coach McMillan. The Staten Island institution is where Dan Hurley, a two-time national champion at UConn, previously coached.
- McGrady joins a growing trend of former NBA stars taking collegiate advisory roles. Shaquille O'Neal joined Sacramento State, Steph Curry returned to Davidson, Trae Young accepted a position at Oklahoma, and John Wall was named president of basketball operations at Howard.
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Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady taking role as strategic adviser for Wagner College basketball
Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is taking a position as a strategic adviser to the men’s basketball coach at Wagner College, where his son plans to play.
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Tracy McGrady taking on huge role at Wagner after son joins program
On Wednesday, Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady agreed to join Wagner College as a strategic advisor for the men's basketball program. McGrady will lead Wagner's basketball operations, recruiting and name, image and likeness efforts alongside head coach Dwan McMillan.
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