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Belmont Targets Duke Assistant as Next Basketball Head Coach
Evan Bradds, a former Belmont star, emerges as the leading candidate to replace Casey Alexander as the Bruins' head coach.
Mar. 19, 2026 at 3:50am
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The Belmont Bruins basketball program is close to finalizing a deal with Duke assistant Evan Bradds to become their next head coach. Bradds, a former Belmont player who was a two-time Ohio Valley Player of the Year, would bring both familiarity with the program's culture and valuable coaching experience at the NBA and college levels.
Why it matters
The potential hire of Bradds would provide stability and continuity for the Belmont basketball program after the departure of head coach Casey Alexander. As a former star player at the school, Bradds understands the program's identity and winning tradition, while also bringing fresh perspectives gained from his coaching stints with the Boston Celtics, Utah Jazz, and Duke.
The details
Belmont is in the process of finalizing a contract with Bradds to become the program's next head coach, according to ESPN's Jeff Borzello. Bradds' coaching resume includes time with the Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz, as well as his current role as an assistant under Jon Scheyer at Duke. His background in player development, modern offensive concepts, and high-level program building make him an attractive candidate to lead the Bruins.
- Belmont is finalizing the deal with Bradds in March 2026.
The players
Evan Bradds
A former star player at Belmont who was a two-time Ohio Valley Player of the Year. He has coaching experience with the Boston Celtics, Utah Jazz, and is currently an assistant at Duke.
Casey Alexander
The former head coach of the Belmont Bruins, who recently left the program to take the head coaching job at Kansas State.
Jon Scheyer
The current head coach of the Duke Blue Devils, under whom Evan Bradds serves as an assistant coach.
What they’re saying
“Belmont is finalizing a deal with Duke assistant Evan Bradds to be the program's next head coach, sources told ESPN.”
— Jeff Borzello, ESPN Reporter
What’s next
If the deal is finalized, Evan Bradds will be announced as the new head coach of the Belmont Bruins basketball program.
The takeaway
The potential hiring of Evan Bradds, a former Belmont star, as the program's next head coach would provide stability and continuity for the Bruins, while also bringing in a coach with valuable experience at the NBA and college levels. This move could help Belmont build on its recent success and continue its winning tradition.
