Gabriel McKay

Biography

Gabriel McKay joined California Baptist in April 2026 as an inaugural member of coach Kyle Getter’s coaching staff. McKay is a former Division I student-athlete at Liberty University and comes to CBU after spending a season as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Kentucky. "Gabriel is a rising star in this business," said Getter. "He has an incredible gift for people, and his energy and drive are unmatched. He is an integral piece of our coaching staff. I am excited to welcome Gabriel and his fiancée, Abbie, to CBU." McKay began his coaching career in the 2025-26 season, studying under coach Mark Pope at Kentucky. In his one year with the Wildcats, Kentucky finished 22-14 overall and 10-8 in the SEC. The Wildcats won two games in the SEC Tournament and earned an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament, where they defeated Santa Clara in the first round. Kentucky averaged 80.5 PPG and outscored teams by 6.2 PPG in the 2025-26 season. They finished the season ranked No. 28 in the RPI and received votes in the final AP Poll. Before joining the Wildcats, McKay played for his father, Ritchie McKay, at Liberty. During his time with the Flames, McKay appeared in 86 games. He also played two seasons at Trevecca Nazarene, appearing in 45 games. As an athlete, McKay was a three-time NABC Honors Court selection, a two-time ASUN Academic Honor Roll honoree, and a CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll honoree as well. McKay earned his bachelor's degree from Liberty, majoring in Sport Manageme