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Norm Roberts Retires After 37 Years in College Basketball

The long-serving Kansas assistant coach will step down on June 30, 2025, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.

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Kansas Jayhawks assistant men’s basketball coach Norm Roberts talks to guard Zeke Mayo during a February against the Iowa State Cyclones at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas’ assistant coach Norm Roberts coaches after head coach Bill Self is ejected from the Texas Tech during a Big 12 basketball game, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at United Supermarkets Arena.

Overview

  • Norm Roberts, a key figure in Kansas basketball's success, announced his retirement after 14 seasons with the Jayhawks and 37 years in coaching.
  • Roberts played a pivotal role in Kansas' 2022 NCAA Championship and was instrumental in recruiting and developing seven NBA lottery picks during his tenure.
  • He began his coaching career in 1987 and worked alongside Bill Self at Oral Roberts, Tulsa, Illinois, and Kansas, as well as serving as head coach at St. John's from 2004 to 2010.
  • Roberts will remain on staff until June 30, 2025, while Kansas head coach Bill Self has stated the search for a replacement will be deliberate but efficient.
  • A member of the STEP UP Assistant Coaches Hall of Fame, Roberts emphasized his decision to retire was personal and expressed gratitude for his time in Lawrence.