Provo, Utah – Jordan Brady has been named the director of player development for BYU men’s basketball, head coach Kevin Young announced on Wednesday.
“We are so excited to welcome Jordan and his family to BYU,” Young said. “Jordan is the perfect fit for this role as director of player development. He has worked with players at the highest level and knows what it takes to succeed. Having been a head coach, and a successful player, he brings valuable insight as he oversees all aspects of our player development program. He exemplifies everything we want our players to be about. I couldn’t be happier to add him to our staff.”
Brady spent the 2021-22 season as an assistant coach for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League after gaining international head coaching experience with the Hong Kong based Eastern Long Lions of the ASEAN Basketball League from 2019-20.
He was named the first head coach in Wisconsin Herd history in 2017, working closely with the Milwaukee Bucks management, coaches and performance staff to build the foundation for the Bucks G-League franchise.
As head coach of the Herd, Brady oversaw the development of Milwaukee Bucks players on assignment, including current New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo and Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II. He also worked closely with the Bucks medical and performance staff to assist in the rehab and return to play for injured Bucks players, including Jabari Parker.
Brady was instrumental in the development of the Herd roster, helping Xavier Munford, James Young and Brandon Jennings all earn NBA call-ups.
During his time in the G-League, Brady led pre-draft workouts for the Milwaukee Bucks and Utah Jazz, which included Jazz 2017 first round pick Donavan Mitchell.
Brady got his start in coaching in 2012 with the Iowa Energy when he was hired by Young as an assistant coach. The following season he was hired by current BYU assistant coach Will Voigt who was then the head coach of the Bakersfield Jam. Brady also spent time as an assistant with the Los Angeles D-Fenders in 2014-15 and Salt Lake City Stars from 2015-17.
Brady played professionally for four years, beginning his professional career with Basket Racing Club Luxembourg in 2008-09. He returned to the United States to play for Utah Flash (2009-11) and Los Angeles D-Fenders/Idaho Stampede (2011-12).
After playing at Dawson Community College and Salt Lake Community College, Brady finished his collegiate career at UVU, appearing in 58 games, including 55 starts during his two seasons in Orem. He was named the NCAA Division I Independent Defensive Player of the Year as a senior after tying a then-school record with 8.4 rebounds per game.
Brady graduated from Uintah High School in 2001 and earned a bachelor’s degree from UVU and a Master of Science in Sports Conditioning and Performance from Southern Utah. Brady served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Philippines. He and his wife Brooke have five children: Wyatt, Chamberlain, Elsie, Bo and Willow.