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Will Hardy

Will Hardy is an American professional basketball coach and former collegiate player who has been the head coach of the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2022.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Will Hardy is an American professional basketball coach and former collegiate player who has been the head coach of the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2022. He played college basketball at Williams College and began his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs before later coaching for the Boston Celtics and the U.S. national team.

Early life and education

Will Hardy was born in Richmond, Virginia, and attended Williams College, where he played college basketball. Sources also identify him as an English major during his time at Williams.

Coaching career

Hardy began in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs in 2010 and rose through video and coaching roles before later joining the Boston Celtics staff. He became head coach of the Utah Jazz in 2022.

Utah Jazz head coach

The Jazz hired Hardy on June 29, 2022, making him their head coach under new ownership. He was noted at the time as one of the NBA’s youngest active head coaches.

International basketball

Hardy served on Gregg Popovich’s USA Basketball staff at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where the U.S. men won gold. He was later invited to join USA Basketball again for training camp ahead of the Paris Olympic cycle.

Key facts

  • Hardy became head coach of the Utah Jazz in June 2022.
  • He was born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1988.
  • He played collegiate basketball at Williams College.
  • He began his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs in 2010.
  • He was part of the U.S. coaching staff at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Will Hardy?
Will Hardy is an American basketball coach and former college player who is the head coach of the Utah Jazz.
When was Will Hardy born?
He was born on January 21, 1988.
Where did Will Hardy play college basketball?
He played at Williams College.
When did Will Hardy become head coach of the Utah Jazz?
The Jazz hired him on June 29, 2022.
Did Will Hardy coach the U.S. national team?
Yes. He was on the USA Basketball staff at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Has Will Hardy signed an extension with the Jazz?
Yes. In May 2025, he and the Jazz agreed to a multiyear extension through the 2031 season.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Hardy
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, coaching career, Utah Jazz head coach appointment, and 2025 contract extension.
  2. NBA.com / Utah Jazz — https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/five-things-to-know-about-utah-jazz-head-coach-will-hardy
    Supports: Jazz hiring, age at appointment, and career background.
  3. NBA.com / Utah Jazz — https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/50th-anniversary-history-of-jazz-coaches-will-hardy
    Supports: Timeline of his NBA career, Williams College background, and USA Basketball involvement.
  4. Williams College — https://ephsports.williams.edu/news/2021/8/8/mens-basketball-will-hardy-10-member-of-usa-gold-medal-mens-basketball-staff-at-tokyo-olympics.aspx
    Supports: Williams College playing career and Tokyo Olympic coaching staff role.
  5. The Williams Record — https://williamsrecord.com/467913/sports/utah-jazz-coach-will-hardy-10-talks-life-on-the-court-new-als-foundation
    Supports: Williams College background, Spurs/Celtics career path, and ALS foundation.