Brad Stevens said he won’t be in the running for the upcoming vacant Indiana men’s basketball coaching job.
Stevens, the president of basketball operations for the defending champion Boston Celtics, told Field of 68 on Friday that he is not a candidate to replace coach Mike Woodson, who won’t return to the Hoosiers after this season.
“I thoroughly appreciate being a Celtic and love the people I get to work with every day,” Stevens told the media network.
Stevens, an Indiana native, is well-versed in college basketball in the state of Indiana, having led Butler to back-to-back national championship games in 2010 and 2011 during his six seasons coaching the program.
His success with the Bulldogs led to his surprise hiring as head coach of the Celtics in 2013, a job he had until he transitioned to Boston’s de-facto general manager in 2021.
Though some thought a return to the sideline, in his home state, could be in play, Stevens dispelled that talk Friday.
Last week, Indiana announced that Woodson, 66, would step down at the end of the season. The Hoosiers, 15-11 overall this season after a loss to UCLA on Friday night, are heading toward their second consecutive season without an NCAA tournament appearance.
Amid Indiana links, Brad Stevens says he’s happy with Celtics
Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has been the subject of rumors linking him to the vacant head coaching position at Indiana University, his alma mater. However, Stevens has made it clear that he is happy with the Celtics and has no intentions of leaving the NBA.
In a recent interview, Stevens said, “I am fully committed to the Celtics and am focused on helping our team reach our goals this season. I have a great relationship with the organization and love the city of Boston. I am not considering any other coaching opportunities at this time.”
Stevens’ comments should come as a relief to Celtics fans, who have come to appreciate his leadership and coaching abilities over the past few years. With the team currently competing for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, having Stevens at the helm provides stability and a sense of continuity.
While the allure of returning to his alma mater may be tempting for Stevens, it seems that his heart lies with the Celtics for now. Fans can rest assured that their beloved coach is fully committed to the team and will continue to lead them to success.
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