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Kansas Hires Jacque Vaughn as Assistant Coach, Replacing Retired Norm Roberts

Vaughn, a former Jayhawk standout and NBA head coach, brings professional experience and deep alumni ties to Bill Self’s staff.

Feb 14, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Then the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, Jacque Vaughn watches from the sideline as they take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
Dec 31, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Jacque Vaughn shouts to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn and company introduced the organization’s three NBA Draft picks, including KU’s Jalen Wilson, to the media on Friday in New York.

Overview

  • Jacque Vaughn, a former Kansas basketball star and NBA head coach, has been named an assistant coach for the Jayhawks under Bill Self.
  • Vaughn replaces long-time assistant Norm Roberts, who retired earlier this month after 14 seasons at Kansas and 37 years in coaching.
  • This marks the first time in Kansas program history that a former NBA head coach has joined the coaching staff.
  • Vaughn brings over 15 years of NBA coaching experience, including head-coaching stints with the Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets, as well as two playoff appearances with the Nets.
  • As a player at Kansas from 1993–97, Vaughn set the school and Big Eight all-time assists record and earned numerous accolades, including Academic All-American of the Year in 1997.