Washington basketball hires Jayson Wells as director of mindset and culture
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Washington Huskies men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle has appointed Jayson Wells as the program's director of mindset and culture ahead of the 2026-27 season. Wells, a veteran in basketball and business, has experience as director of skill development with Nike Grassroots Basketball and was an assistant coach at California State Fullerton. He aims to enhance the team's culture and mental approach to the game. Sprinkle has also made other changes to his coaching staff and roster as he prepares for the upcoming season, seeking to improve upon his 29-35 record in his first two years with the program.
- •Jayson Wells joins Washington basketball as director of mindset and culture.
- •Wells has extensive coaching and development experience.
- •Sprinkle has revamped his coaching staff for the upcoming season.
- •Washington aims to improve after two seasons under Sprinkle.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Basketball Hires Director of Mindset & Culture
"Going into his third season as the Washington Huskies men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle has brought in an experienced veteran to develop culture.
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