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Matthew Driscoll Joins Kansas State as Associate Head Coach After 16 Years at North Florida

Driscoll steps down from his long-time head coaching role to reunite with Jerome Tang, finalizing Kansas State’s 2025-26 basketball staff.

Nov 29, 2020; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; North Florida Ospreys head coach Matthew Driscoll reacts during the second half against the Miami Hurricanes at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll resigned Thursday to join Jerome Tang's Kansas State staff as associate head coach.
North Florida Ospreys head coach Matthew Driscoll is all smiles after an NCAA men’s basketball matchup Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Jacksonville University. UNF held off a late rally from JU to win 81-78.

Overview

  • Matthew Driscoll officially resigned as North Florida’s head coach after 16 years to become associate head coach at Kansas State.
  • Driscoll and Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang previously worked together for six seasons on Scott Drew’s staff at Baylor.
  • During his tenure at North Florida, Driscoll became the winningest coach in ASUN history, leading the team to 248 wins, three conference titles, and an NCAA Tournament appearance.
  • Driscoll described the decision to leave a head coaching role for an assistant position as a 'no-brainer,' citing Tang’s program’s success and potential.
  • Driscoll’s hiring completes Kansas State’s 2025-26 coaching staff, adding veteran leadership and offensive expertise to the Wildcats’ program.