Overview

• Jesperson succeeds John Little, who was promoted to Jordan Ott’s Phoenix Suns coaching staff.
• He opted out of a previously reported agreement to lead player development for the Sacramento Kings.
• As an assistant last season, Jesperson contributed to a 20-14 record, a playoff berth and a first-round victory in the Valley Suns’ inaugural campaign.
• The Phoenix Suns also welcomed Mateen Cleaves as a player development assistant and brought veteran Steve Clifford on board as a coaching advisor.
• The Valley Suns are set to tip off their second season in November, deepening the organizational pipeline between both teams.