Jared Dudley Eyed for BC Coaching Job

0:00On March 14, Boston College men's basketball is in the market for a new head coach after parting ways with Earl Grant. One name floating around is Jared Dudley, a 40-year-old Boston College alum and former NBA standout. Dudley star for the Eagles, earning ACC player of the year honors in 2007, and now serves as an assistant coach with the Denver Nuggets. Dudley retired from the NBA in August 2021 and jumped right into coaching, first with the Dallas Mavericks and then Denver. He's known for his time at BC, where he averaged nearly 16 points, over seven rebounds, and three assists per game. Back in 2020, he even hinted at interest in returning to his alma mater during a podcast appearance. Fans and analysts see Dudley as a strong fit because of his locker room leadership in versatile playing style. He could bring the kind of unity and offensive balance that Eagles lacked this season, drawing on his pro-experience to build a tougher culture. That said, Dudley has no college coaching background, which could make adjusting to

1:01younger players tricky. Experts put his chances of landing the job at under 5% as the school eyes other candidates. While the search continues, a higher like Dudley would stir up plenty of nostalgia and excitement among Eagle supporters.