Evan Bradds Leaves Duke for Belmont Head Coaching Role: Source

Evan Bradds, 31, will become Belmont’s next head coach, a source familiar with the negotiations confirmed to Filmogaz.com. The move returns Bradds to his alma mater. It also signals another turnover on Duke’s staff.

Hire details and succession

Bradds fills the vacancy left by Casey Alexander. Alexander agreed earlier this month to become head coach at Kansas State. The change continues a recent pattern of assistants departing Duke under Jon Scheyer.

Why Belmont made the pick

Bradds is a two-time Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year from his playing days at Belmont. The university sought a coach familiar with its program and culture. His Belmont ties made him a natural fit for the job.

Coaching résumé

Bradds worked with the Utah Jazz before joining Duke in the spring of 2025. He previously spent four seasons with the Boston Celtics from 2018 to 2022. He has built a reputation for player development.

This season, Bradds served as the position coach for Cameron Boozer. Boozer is widely viewed as a likely Wooden Award candidate. Bradds’ work with top prospects boosted his profile.

Timing and impact at Duke

When Bradds left the Jazz to join Scheyer, his stay in Durham was viewed as temporary. He is expected to remain with Duke through the NCAA Tournament. That continuity was possible because the transfer portal window opens after the national championship.

Scheyer has now lost at least one assistant coach in three straight years. In spring 2024, Amile Jefferson left for the Boston Celtics. Last spring, associate head coach Jai Lucas departed before the postseason to become Miami’s head coach.

Potential further turnover

Assistant Emanuel Dildy is under consideration for the Charlotte 49ers position. More staff movement could follow as programs fill openings. Duke faces another period of re-staffing after Bradds leaves.

Quick timeline

• 2018–2022: Bradds coaches with the Boston Celtics.
• Spring 2025: Bradds leaves the Utah Jazz to join Duke.
• March 2026: A source confirmed Bradds leaves Duke for the Belmont head coaching role.
• Earlier in March 2026: Casey Alexander accepted the Kansas State job.

Filmogaz.com will monitor the official announcements and any additional staff moves at Duke and Belmont. More details are expected in the coming days.