Born and raised in the Quad Cities, Kyle LaMonte graduated from Davenport North in 2003, where he led his basketball team to a state tournament appearance as a senior. He went on to attend community college at Marshalltown Community College, before completing both his basketball and academic careers at the University Of Southern Mississippi, obtaining his bachelor’s degree in sports administration, leading his team, and learning a great deal about our game.
After college, Kyle enjoyed a lengthy career as a professional basketball player, becoming known in international leagues for his vast skillset and versatility on the court. His work ethic, determination, and success on the court provided an amazing opportunity to play in leagues across Central and South America in countries like Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia and in Europe, while also making stops in Lithuania and Turkey along the way. Throughout his career, LaMonte was known for his scoring ability, playmaking skills, and defensive tenacity. He’s been a part of multiple championship winning teams, has won league MVP’s, made several all-star appearances, and earned various other accolades throughout his 13-year career. More than anything, he has built lifelong relationships with players and coaches across the world and cherishes the opportunity to bring those perspectives to our student-athletes at Augustana.Â
As a coach, his international experience has helped him develop a broad understanding of different playing styles and cultures, making him a valuable asset to our student-athletes as we navigate a shifting basketball landscape. On top of that, he is in lockstep with Coach Delp’s development model, having worked extensively with him while playing professionally.
Personally, Kyle is married to Shayla LaMonte and has 5 children (Kyle Jr., D’vonte, Danaijah, Kyla and Kareem).
