Kenny Johnson Joins IU Basketball Coaching Staff

Kenny Johnson, a former assistant coach at Indiana University (IU) from 2012 to 2014, is returning to the program as an assistant under new head coach Darian DeVries. Johnson is known for his strong recruiting abilities, having played a significant role in bringing in top talent during his previous tenure at IU, including NBA players like Noah Vonleh and Victor Oladipo. He joins a staff that already includes Nick Norton and Drew Adams, with the team aiming to fill at least eight roster spots through the transfer portal and high school recruits. Johnson's extensive coaching experience includes stints at Louisville and Georgetown, where he helped secure a top-ranked recruiting class. The hiring is part of a broader restructuring of IU's coaching staff as DeVries looks to rebuild the program. Additional assistant coaching candidates are still being considered as the staff develops.