Sam Dekker Returns to College Basketball as Assistant Coach at South Carolina
After a career spanning the NBA and Spain, Sam Dekker has transitioned to coaching, joining the South Carolina staff and preparing for a Hall of Fame honor.
Jun 2, 2026
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Sam Dekker Joins South Carolina Staff as Assistant Coach
Sam Dekker, a former NBA draft pick and two‑time Final Four participant, has been announced as an assistant coach for the University of South Carolina men's basketball team, bringing a blend of playing pedigree, international exposure and family coaching roots.
May 15, 2026
Sam Dekker Joins Lamont Paris’ Coaching Staff at South Carolina
Veteran swingman Sam Dekker has been appointed assistant coach under head coach Lamont Paris, bringing a decade‑plus professional career and a championship pedigree to the University of South Carolina program.
May 15, 2026
Sam Dekker Joins South Carolina Staff as Assistant Coach
Sam Dekker, a veteran of 11 professional seasons spanning the NBA and overseas leagues, has been appointed assistant coach under head coach Lamont Paris at the University of South Carolina, where he will focus on player development.
May 15, 2026