Belmont assistant coach expected to join Casey Alexander’s staff at Kansas State
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- Kerron Johnson is expected to join Alexander’s Kansas State staff.
- Johnson known for mentoring guards and for recruiting and scouting.
- JJ Butler and Luke Smith are being watched for possible K-State roles.
One of Casey Alexander’s top assistant coaches at Belmont is expected to join his staff now that he is in charge at Kansas State.
Kerron Johnson, a young basketball mind who spent the past four years working for the Bruins, will follow Alexander to Manhattan and serve as an assistant coach for the Wildcats, according to a report from On3.
That doesn’t come as a surprise.
Shortly after K-State introduced Alexander as its new men’s basketball coach on Monday, he said his coaching staff was more or less already in place and would include a few familiar names from Belmont.
Johnson, 35, is a former Belmont point guard who helped the Bruins reach the NCAA Tournament in 2011, 2012 and 2013. He is one of the most decorated players in school history. His name appears in the Belmont Hall of Fame.
As a coach, he has helped mentor several guards in recent years, including Ben Sheppard — who went on to become the No. 26 pick (by the Indiana Pacers) in the 2023 NBA Draft. He was also viewed as a valuable recruiter and a good scout.
Johnson’s brother is a well-known athlete. Kerryon Johnson was a star running back at Auburn. He then played three seasons with the Detroit Lions. He is currently the running backs coach at East Tennessee State.
Two other Belmont coaches to keep an eye on are for positions at K-State are JJ Butler and Luke Smith.