NC State is Adding UMASS’ Brett Nelson as an Assistant Coach

According to reports, NC State is adding UMASS’ Brett Nelson as an Assistant Coach.

Sources: Brett Nelson is leaving UMass to join Kevin Keatts’ staff at NC State as an assistant.

Matt Figger — who worked for Frank Martin at both South Carolina and Kansas State — will replace Nelson in Amherst.

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 15, 2024

Nelson was only at UMASS for 1 season under Frank Martin. Prior to that, Nelson was the Head Coach at Holy Cross for 4 seasons, posting a 27-84 record.

Prior to taking the Head Coaching mantle at Holy Cross, Nelson was at Marquette for 5 seasons, spending the first 3 as an Assistant Coach, and the final two as an Associate Head Coach. Prior to Marquette, Nelson also served as an Assistant Coach at Ball St., Drake, Arkansas and Marshall.

Before coaching basketball, Nelson played for the University of Florida from 1999-2003. He was All-SEC twice, and earned Third Team All-American honors. When he left Gainesville, he was the Gators’ all-time leader in three pointers made, and ranked 2nd in steals.

As a Senior in High School, Nelson was a McDonald’s All-American.