It seems like Brad Stevens is constantly mentioned as a potential candidate for the top coaching jobs in college hoops, and yet, he continues to run basketball operations for the Boston Celtics.
Before taking his talents to Boston in 2013, Stevens had an excellent run at Butler where he went 166-49 and made the national championship game twice. Some fans thought he was destined to be the next great coach in NCAA history.
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Even though Stevens has been away from college basketball, he was mentioned as an option for North Carolina after the program parted ways with Hubert Davis. However, talks never materialized between the two sides.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 04: Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics disputes a call from the sideleine during the second half of the Celtics game against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on January 04, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
During a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Stevens addressed the rumors linking him to Chapel Hill.
“It’s always flattering when you’re hearing that, but the whole idea of the coaching carousel being news is a little bit tiresome. But I get why, in this day and age, why people want to talk about it,” Stevens said, via Boston Herald. “As you know from being around me, I’m not quick to make decisions where I’m all over the place. And I like being here. They’ve been great to me, and I haven’t been seeking anything else.”
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Don’t expect a return to college basketball.
Stevens told reporters that he’s not interested in leaving the Celtics to become a college basketball coach again. At least that’s how he currently feels.
“I’m not motivated to do anything but what I’m doing is the bottom line, and I’m really happy with the people we’re around and everything else.”
While it would be fun to see Stevens return to coaching, he’s enjoying a lot of success working behind the scenes for the Celtics. Why would he want to give up that job?
This story was originally published by The Spun on Apr 8, 2026, where it first appeared in the College Basketball section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
