Will Hardy will enter his 4th season as head coach of the Jazz in 2025-26.
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz have signed head coach Will Hardy to a multi-year contract extension.
“We are excited to extend Will Hardy’s contract as head coach of the Utah Jazz through 2031. Will is an incredible leader, great communicator – especially with our younger players – and a strong ambassador for this franchise. He has been a tremendous partner to Danny, Justin, and me. There is no one we would rather have leading us to our ultimate goal of winning an NBA championship here in Utah,” said Ryan Smith, governor of the Utah Jazz.
We have extended head coach Will Hardy 💜🏔️
“I’m humbled and honored. This is an incredible franchise. To be able to be committed to the next phase of our process is hard to explain.”#TakeNote
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Hardy, who will enter his fourth season with the Jazz in 2025-26, became the ninth head coach in Jazz history and the sixth since the franchise’s relocation to Salt Lake City in 1979. He is the first head coach hired since the Smiths purchased the Jazz in December 2020.
“Will’s leadership has been invaluable to our program,” said Danny Ainge, CEO of Jazz Basketball. ”He has established a vision for our players and a strong foundation of core values, competitive habits, and growth mindset. He is one of the brightest young coaches in our league, and we are incredibly fortunate to have him.”
Hardy joined the Jazz following one season with the Boston Celtics in 2021-22 as the team’s lead assistant coach when the Celtics made their first NBA Finals run since 2010. Prior to the Celtics, Hardy spent 11 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs in numerous roles, helping the organization to two NBA Finals appearances and a Championship in 2014. He was named the head coach of the Spurs’ entries in the Salt Lake City Summer League from 2015-18 and NBA Summer League in Las Vegas in 2017 and 2018. In 2016, he served as an assistant coach for the Western Conference team at the NBA All-Star Game. A contributor to USA men’s basketball, Hardy also served on the coaching staff that won the gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo as well as the 2019 FIBA World Cup team.
“I love Utah and the Jazz organization and am extremely grateful for the opportunity to continue to help guide our team,” said Hardy. “I believe in what we are building. We have a talented group of coaches and people all working to build a Championship program for this incredible fan base. I want to thank Ryan, Ashley, Danny, and Justin for the support they have shown me since I first arrived in Utah. I am excited to continue our journey.”
A native of Richmond, Va., Hardy graduated from Williams College where he played four collegiate seasons for the Ephs while earning an undergraduate degree in English.
