The Chicago Bulls are reportedly considering Kevin Young, the current head coach of Brigham Young University (BYU), for their head coaching vacancy. This comes after Billy Donovan stepped down from the role on April 21, following six seasons with the team.

Rebuilding the Bulls

With a disappointing season record of 31-51, the Bulls are in a rebuilding phase, having also parted ways with executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley. The team has missed the playoffs in eight of the last nine seasons, prompting a search for new leadership.

Kevin Young, 44, has been at the helm of BYU since April 2024, after Mark Pope left to coach Kentucky. Under Young’s guidance, BYU has achieved a combined 49-22 record and made two NCAA Tournament appearances. The Cougars reached the Sweet 16 and were ranked No. 13 in the final poll during Young’s first season. Last season, they climbed as high as No. 7 in the rankings.

Young’s Coaching Background

Before his tenure at BYU, Young served as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns from 2020 to 2024, including three seasons as the associate head coach. He also has experience as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers from 2016 to 2020 and has been the head coach of multiple teams in the NBA G League.

The Bulls’ interest in Young is part of a broader search to find the right fit for the team’s future. As they cast a wide net, Young’s proven track record at both the collegiate and professional levels makes him a strong candidate for the position.

Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.