Jeff Borzello
Multiple Authors
Belmont is finalizing a cope with Duke assistant Evan Bradds to be this system’s subsequent head coach, sources instructed ESPN on Wednesday.
Bradds is a former Belmont star who was a two-time Ohio Valley Player of the Year throughout his time with the Bruins, and he completed his faculty enjoying profession as this system’s all-time main scorer in Division I.
He will substitute Casey Alexander, who was employed earlier this month at Kansas State.
After graduating in 2017, Bradds instantly moved into teaching as an assistant with the Maine Red Claws, the Boston Celtics‘ G League affiliate. He was promoted to the Celtics employees in 2018 underneath Brad Stevens and stayed there underneath Ime Udoka till Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy employed him in 2022.
Duke employed him from the NBA final May, citing Bradds’ fame and background in participant growth.
“Evan brings an unbelievable basketball mind, NBA player development experience and a unique ability to build meaningful relationships with players — something that’s core to our culture,” coach Jon Scheyer mentioned on the time of his hire. “His experience, vision and forward-thinking approach will help keep Duke at the forefront of college basketball. We’re excited for what’s ahead.”
Bradds is anticipated to stick with Duke via the rest of the NCAA event. The general No. 1 seed within the discipline, the Blue Devils open the event towards Siena on Thursday.
