Belmont basketball retains Brian Ayers, longest standing NCAA assistant at one school

Longtime Belmont basketball associate head coach Bryan Ayers will remain on the Bruins’ staff in his current role under new coach Evan Bradds, the school announced on March 23.

Ayers has spent 28 seasons on the Belmont staff under previous coaches Rick Byrd and Casey Alexander. He is the longest-standing assistant coach at one institution currently in NCAA Division I men’s basketball.

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Ayers will be reunited with Bradds when Bradds takes over at Belmont on a daily basis. Bradds, who played at Belmont from 2013-17, is currently on the Duke staff and will remain with the Blue Devils in the Men’s NCAA Tournament. “Brian’s extensive experience, attention to detail, and dedication to Belmont student-athletes is something I have always valued and respected,” Bradds said. “He will be a huge asset to our new coaching staff, as well as players present and future.”

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Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 season

Feb 4, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) warms up with assistant coach Evan Bradds before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

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Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 season

Feb 4, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) warms up with assistant coach Evan Bradds before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

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Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 season

Mar 19, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Belmont Bruins guard Evan Bradds (35) shoots the ball during practice before the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

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Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 season

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