US EditionBelmont Hires Duke Assistant As New Coach
Evan Bradds, Belmont's all-time Division I scoring leader, returns as head coach following Casey Alexander's departure to Kansas State, aiming to maintain program continuity.
- On Wednesday, Belmont basketball hired alumnus and current Duke assistant Evan Bradds as its new head coach, replacing Casey Alexander, who recently departed for the Kansas State Wildcats.
- As a player, Bradds holds Belmont's NCAA Division I career scoring record with 1,921 points and earned two-time Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year honors under legendary coach Rick Byrd.
- Before joining Duke in May 2025, Bradds spent five seasons with the Boston Celtics and three with the Utah Jazz, focusing on player development under coaches Brad Stevens and Ime Udoka.
- Following Alexander's departure, Belmont declined a postseason NIT invitation, while Bradds will continue serving as a Duke assistant through the 2026 NCAA Tournament, which begins Thursday.
- Reflecting on his return, Bradds said, "Belmont is a special place, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to return and lead our men's basketball program." The 31-year-old begins his first head coaching role at his alma mater.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
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Belmont names Duke assistant Evan Bradds as coach in a homecoming for the former star player
Duke assistant coach Evan Bradds has been named Belmont’s coach, providing a homecoming for the program’s all-time Division I era scoring leader.
MVC's Belmont names Duke assistant Evan Bradds as coach in a homecoming for the former star player
Duke assistant coach Evan Bradds has been named Belmont’s coach, providing a homecoming for the program’s all-time Division I era scoring leader. Bradds replaces Casey Alexander, who was hired as Kansas State’s coach on Friday. After losing Alexander, Belmont announced…
Belmont names Duke assistant Evan Bradds as coach
Duke assistant coach Evan Bradds has been named Belmont’s coach, providing a homecoming for the program’s all-time Division I era scoring leader. Bradds replaces Casey Alexander, who was hired as Kansas State’s coach on Friday. After losing Alexander, Belmont announced…
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