New Bearcats Coach Brings Utah State Staff to Cincinnati

Jerrod Calhoun assembles his coaching team for the upcoming season.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 6:48pm

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New University of Cincinnati men's basketball head coach Jerrod Calhoun has announced that he will be bringing most of his coaching staff from his previous job at Utah State to join him in Cincinnati. Calhoun was hired in March to lead the Bearcats program after a successful tenure with the Aggies.

Why it matters

Calhoun is tasked with rebuilding the Bearcats program after a down year, and bringing in his trusted assistants from Utah State signals his intent to quickly implement his system and culture in Cincinnati.

The details

In a radio interview, Calhoun revealed that he will be retaining all but one member of his Utah State staff to join him with the Bearcats. This includes associate head coach Tim Duryea, who has worked closely with Calhoun for years, as well as other key assistants.

  • Calhoun was hired as the new Cincinnati Bearcats head coach in March 2026.
  • He made the announcement about his coaching staff during a Sirius XM radio interview from the 2026 NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis.

The players

Jerrod Calhoun

The new head coach of the University of Cincinnati men's basketball team, hired in March 2026 after a successful tenure at Utah State.

Tim Duryea

Calhoun's associate head coach who will be joining him from Utah State to take the same role with the Bearcats.

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What they’re saying

“I'll be bringing my Utah State staff with me, except for one.”

— Jerrod Calhoun, Head Coach, University of Cincinnati

The takeaway

Calhoun's decision to retain most of his Utah State coaching staff signals his intent to quickly establish his system and culture at Cincinnati as he looks to rebuild the Bearcats program.