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Clemson Basketball Adds Three New Assistant Coaches
Brownell hires assistants from Minnesota and College of Charleston
Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:01pm
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Clemson's new assistant coaching hires bring fresh perspectives to the Tigers' basketball program.Clemson TodayClemson basketball coach Brad Brownell has added three new assistant coaches to his staff, as approved by the university's Board of Trustees compensation committee. The new hires include Chad Warner from the University of Minnesota and Chris Zurcher from the College of Charleston.
Why it matters
Brownell is looking to build on Clemson's recent success and make another push for the NCAA Tournament, so these new assistant coaching hires will be crucial in helping to recruit talent and develop the team's players.
The details
The three new assistant coaches hired by Brownell are Chad Warner from the University of Minnesota, Chris Zurcher from the College of Charleston, and one other coach whose identity has not been publicly disclosed yet.
- The hires were approved by Clemson's Board of Trustees compensation committee on March 30, 2026.
The players
Brad Brownell
The head coach of the Clemson men's basketball team.
Chad Warner
A new assistant coach hired from the University of Minnesota.
Chris Zurcher
A new assistant coach hired from the College of Charleston.
What they’re saying
“I'm excited to welcome Chad and his family to Clemson”
— Brad Brownell, Head Coach
What’s next
The new assistant coaches will begin their roles immediately and start working with the Clemson players to prepare for the upcoming season.
The takeaway
These new assistant coaching hires demonstrate Brownell's commitment to building a strong coaching staff that can help Clemson continue to be competitive in the ACC and push for NCAA Tournament berths.


