Overview

• Jesperson moves up after serving as an assistant under John Little during the G League affiliate’s 20-14 inaugural season.
• He replaces Little, who joined new Suns head coach Jordan Ott’s staff as an assistant.
• Earlier reporting indicated Jesperson had been set to become the Kings’ head of player development, a role he left before returning to lead the Valley Suns.
• His résumé includes two seasons as a player development coach with the Atlanta Hawks and a recent stint directing player development at the University of Oklahoma.
• Phoenix’s staff reshaping includes Mateen Cleaves in a player development and leadership role and former NBA head coach Steve Clifford as a coaching advisor.