Jamal Brunt Joins Syracuse Staff: A Look at Penn State's Coaching Staff Changes
Penn State's associate head coach, Jamal Brunt, is set to join the Syracuse staff, marking his departure from the Nittany Lions program. Brunt has been a part of head coach Mike Rhoades' coaching staff since 2018, initially at VCU before moving to Penn State in 2023. With Syracuse's recent hiring of Gerry McNamara as head coach, Brunt will be part of his inaugural coaching staff at the Orange. Known for his defensive expertise, Brunt played a key role in shaping Penn State's defense, which ranked 230th in the nation in adjusted defensive efficiency this season. His departure adds to the coaching staff turnover at Penn State, following former assistant coach Joe Crispin's move to Air Force as head coach, and the planned transfers of guards Freddie Dilione V and Melih Tunca. Stay tuned for more basketball coverage on our website.