Kansas assistant Jeremy Case emerges as a candidate for the Arizona State head coaching role, potentially shifting the Jayhawks' bench.
Kansas Assistant Jeremy Case Interviews for Arizona State Head Coaching Job
A potential shakeup could be coming to the Kansas men's basketball coaching staff, as associate head coach Jeremy Case has reportedly interviewed for the head coaching vacancy at Arizona State.
According to college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman, Case is among several candidates being considered to replace Bobby Hurley, whose tenure in Tempe lasted 11 seasons. While Randy Bennett is widely viewed as the frontrunner, Case’s name remains in the mix as the search continues.
Case, 41, is a former Kansas player who suited up for the program from 2003 to 2008. He appeared in 94 games and contributed to the Jayhawks’ 2008 national championship team. After his playing career, he steadily climbed the coaching ranks, beginning as a graduate assistant at Kansas before making stops at Southeast Missouri State and Houston Baptist.
He returned to Lawrence in 2016 and has since earned increasing responsibility under head coach Bill Self. Most recently, Case became the program’s associate head coach, the first to hold that title under Self. The move signaled his importance to the staff and his long-term potential.
Self has long expressed confidence that Case will eventually become a head coach, citing his basketball IQ and leadership ability. His familiarity with Big 12 competition could make him an appealing option for Arizona State as it looks to remain competitive in a challenging conference landscape.
Kansas underwent notable staff changes this past offseason, including the additions of former NBA head coach Jacque Vaughn and veteran assistant Tony Bland. If Case departs, it would mark another significant transition for the Jayhawks’ bench.
Though some within the program have viewed Case as a potential successor to Self, his pursuit of external opportunities suggests he may seek to build a head coaching résumé elsewhere first.
If hired, Case would face Kansas in conference play, a development that would underscore both his professional rise and deep ties to the Jayhawks program. Although Case has reportedly interviewed for the head coach opening, nothing will be announced or made official until after the Jayhawks' season is over. Kansas plays Cal Baptist in the first round of March Madness on Friday.
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