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The Niagara Independent: Niagara College makes significant coaching announcement

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On May 10, The Niagara Independent released an article on a recent coaching announcement made my Niagara College. Lequan Hylton, Hylton is a graduate of Protection, Security and Investigation and General Business programs, officially took over this week from Phil Mosley as Head Coach of the Niagara College Knights Men’s Basketball team.

Hylton is quoted in the article: “I am extremely excited and grateful to take over the Niagara College men’s basketball program and continue to lead our student athletes to achieve success academically and athletically, I am thankful for all the support I have received.”

Director of Athletics and Student Engagement Michele O’Keefe is also quoted expressing that the hiring of Hylton is an exciting one, especially being an alumnus and now local to the Niagara region: “We are proud to have Lequan step into the head coaching role of our Knights team. As a proud alum, Lequan understands the culture we are working to strengthen at Niagara College and will transition smoothly into this position. His work at the club level will allow him to step right into the recruiting world and no doubt continue to build our strong foundation with our men’s basketball team.”

Read the May 10 article here.