Evan Bradds
Bradds playing for Belmont in 2015
Utah Jazz
PositionPlayer development coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1994-04-19) April 19, 1994
Jamestown, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolGreeneview (Jamestown, Ohio)
CollegeBelmont (2013–2017)
NBA draft2017: undrafted
Coaching career2017–present
Career history
As coach:
2017–2018Maine Red Claws / Celtics (assistant)
2018–2022Boston Celtics (assistant)
2022–presentUtah Jazz (assistant)
Career highlights and awards

Evan Christopher Bradds (born April 19, 1994) is an American basketball coach. He played college basketball at Belmont University.

Bradds, the grandson of former Ohio State All-American and NBA player Gary Bradds,[1] grew up in Jamestown, Ohio and starred at Greeneview High School. He chose Belmont for college, and was a regular rotation player as a freshman, earning Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Freshman of the Week honors on four occasions. As a sophomore, Bradds entered the starting lineup for the Bruins, averaging 14.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game and leading the nation in field goal percentage (.688).[1] As a junior, Bradds was named the OVC Player of the Year.[2] Bradds was also recognized as a third-team Academic All-American in 2016.[3]

On November 3, 2017, Bradds joined the coaching staff of the Maine Red Claws.[4]

In September 2021, he was promoted to assistant coach/player enhancement staff after spending two seasons as video assistant with the Boston Celtics.[5]

In July 2022, he was hired by Utah Jazz as assistant coach under Will Hardy, new head coach of Utah Jazz.[6] He will be serving as player development coach. [7]

References

  1. 1 2 Stuart, Carol (December 16, 2015). "Belmont's Evan Bradds playing up to family legend". American Sports Network. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  2. ↑ Boclair, David (March 1, 2016). "Bradds named OVC's top player". Nashville Post. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ "High Marks". belmontbruins.com. March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  4. ↑ Organ, Mike (November 3, 2017). "Former Belmont basketball star Evan Bradds coaching in the NBA G League". USA Today. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  5. ↑ "C's New-Look Staff Brings Plenty of Playing, Coaching Experience". Boston Celtics. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  6. ↑ "Evan Bradds Named Utah Jazz Assistant Coach". Belmont University. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
  7. ↑ "Utah Jazz Finalize Coaching Staff". www.nba.com. Retrieved 2022-09-29.


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