kevin jermaine ollie (born december 27, 1972) is a former american basketball coach and former player. he is the former head coach of the university of connecticut men's basketball team. ollie graduated from connecticut in 1995 with a degree in communications. he played for twelve national basketball association franchises, most prominently in three stints with the philadelphia 76ers, in thirteen seasons from 1997 to 2010 after beginning his career with the cba in 1995.