Kansas Hires Former NBA Head Coach Jacque Vaughn as Assistant

Jacque Vaughn, a former Kansas Jayhawks standout point guard and NBA head coach, is returning to Kansas as an assistant coach under Bill Self, replacing Norm Roberts who recently retired. Vaughn, whose No. 11 jersey is retired by Kansas, brings over 15 years of NBA coaching experience, including head coaching stints with the Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets, where he coached stars like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. During his collegiate career, Vaughn was a Big Eight Player of the Year and remains third in school history for assists, earning multiple Academic All-American honors. Self praised Vaughn's professionalism and character, highlighting the addition as a tremendous boost to the program, especially given Vaughn's unique blend of NBA and college basketball experience. Vaughn expressed excitement about returning to his alma mater, emphasizing the privilege of mentoring and coaching at Kansas. His NBA knowledge and playing experience are expected to accelerate the development of Kansas players, particularly at the point guard position.