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 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.

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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.