Washington Huskies hire Charles Klask as assistant coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Washington Huskies announced the addition of Charles Klask to head coach Danny Sprinkle's staff on July 22, 2026. Klask, a veteran with 25 years of experience in the NBA, previously served as an assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets, contributing to their championship in 2023 and the development of top players like Nikola Jokić. This hiring follows the recent appointment of DeAndre Haynes and aims to bolster the team's coaching experience as they seek a return to the NCAA Tournament. Klask joins a staff that includes former players and is expected to enhance player development for the 2026-27 season.
- •Klask is a 25-year NBA coaching veteran.
- •He developed players like Nikola Jokić at Denver.
- •Sprinkle's staff has added two new coaches this offseason.
- •The Huskies aim to return to the NCAA Tournament.
- •Klask's hire enhances coaching experience for 2026-27.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Basketball Adds Longtime NBA Assistant to Staff
"The Washington Huskies announced the hire of 25-year NBA veteran assistant coach Charles Klask to join Danny Sprinkle's staff
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