Brandon Roy reinstated as Garfield High basketball coach after firing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Brandon Roy returns as the basketball coach at Garfield High in Seattle, nine months after his controversial firing. Roy was dismissed following allegations regarding recruiting violations involving an NBA agent. He denied any wrongdoing and has been rehired to his former position. Known as a standout player, Roy had a successful coaching stint with Garfield, leading the team to multiple state titles before stepping down in past seasons.
- •Roy was fired last September amid recruitment allegations.
- •He was rehired by Garfield High after an appeal.
- •Roy previously led Garfield to state titles in 2020 and 2022.
- •He played eight seasons in the NBA, primarily with the Trail Blazers.
- •Roy continues to be a prominent figure in Seattle basketball.
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Former Portland Trail-Blazer All-Star Brandon Roy reinstated as Garfield basketball coach
"Brandon Roy is returning as Garfield High basketball coach nine months after his controversial firing.
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