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Belmont Today
By the People, for the People
Belmont to Hire Duke Assistant as New Head Coach
Evan Bradds will replace Casey Alexander, who left for Kansas State.
Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:33am
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Belmont University is set to hire Duke assistant coach Evan Bradds as its next head basketball coach, according to a report from CBS Sports' Matt Norlander. Bradds will replace Casey Alexander, who recently took the head coaching job at Kansas State.
Why it matters
This move represents a significant transition for the Belmont basketball program, as they look to build on their recent success under Alexander's leadership. Bradds brings experience from a top-tier program in Duke, which could help elevate Belmont's national profile.
The details
Evan Bradds has served as an assistant coach at Duke University for the past three seasons. Prior to that, he was the head coach at Belmont from 2017 to 2023, leading the team to three NCAA Tournament appearances. He will now return to Belmont as the new head coach, replacing Casey Alexander who departed for Kansas State.
- Belmont announced the hiring on March 19, 2026.
The players
Evan Bradds
An assistant coach at Duke University who has been hired as the new head basketball coach at Belmont University.
Casey Alexander
The former head coach of the Belmont basketball team, who recently took the head coaching job at Kansas State University.
Duke University
A prestigious NCAA Division I basketball program where Evan Bradds has served as an assistant coach for the past three seasons.
Belmont University
A private university in Tennessee that competes in NCAA Division I and has a successful basketball program.
Kansas State University
A public research university in Kansas that competes in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference, and has hired former Belmont head coach Casey Alexander.
What’s next
Bradds will officially take over as Belmont's head coach in the coming weeks, as he transitions from his role at Duke.
The takeaway
Belmont's hiring of Evan Bradds, a former head coach at the school who now brings experience from a top-tier program in Duke, signals the university's commitment to maintaining their basketball program's momentum and national profile.
