Washington’s men’s basketball program has announced the hiring of DeAndre Haynes as an assistant coach, a move that brings a decade of proven leadership to the Huskies’ bench.
Haynes, a former Kent State point guard who earned MAC Player of the Year honors, transitioned to coaching after a six‑year professional playing stint in FIBA Europe. His career has taken him from the Mid‑American Conference to the national stage, with stops at Marquette, Maryland, Michigan and Toledo.
At Marquette, Haynes helped guide the Golden Eagles to three consecutive 20‑win seasons, secured a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament and oversaw a 3.28 team GPA, earning recognition for both athletic and academic excellence.
His player‑development work produced Consensus All‑America Kam Jones and contributed to the rise of Anthony Cowan Jr., who earned First‑Team All‑Big Ten honors under his tutelage at Maryland.
Haynes also played a key role in Michigan’s record‑setting 33‑win campaign and subsequent Final Four run, and he helped Toledo reach a postseason appearance during the 2016‑17 season.
A New Chapter in Seattle
Now in Seattle, Haynes joins head coach Danny Sprinkle with the aim of accelerating the Huskies’ growth, emphasizing rigorous preparation, academic achievement and the cultivation of NBA‑ready talent.
The addition of Haynes signals Washington’s intent to blend seasoned basketball acumen with a culture of excellence, a combination that could reshape the team’s trajectory in the competitive Pac‑12 landscape.