Kansas men's basketball is bringing back a legend of the program to join Bill Self on the coaching staff.

 

Former star player and two-time NBA head coach Jacque Vaughn will be an assistant coach for the Jayhawks, returning to Lawrence after more than 25 years.

 

Vaughn played at KU from 1993-97, winning Big Eight Player of the Year in 1996 and being named second-team All-American in both 1996 and 1997. His jersey was retired in 2002 and he is third in school history in assists.

 

Vaughn spent 12 seasons in the NBA after being a first round pick in 1997, winning the 2007 NBA title with the San Antonio Spurs. He was the head coach of the Orlando Magic from 2012-15, and the Brooklyn Nets from 2022-24.

 

He replaces longtime assistant Norm Roberts, who retired earlier this offseason.