Report: Bulls coach search includes BYU's Kevin Young

Field Level Media|published: Sat 30th May, 10:42 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young works the sideline against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

The rebuilding Chicago Bulls reportedly have expressed interest in BYU head coach Kevin Young for their head coaching vacancy.

ESPN reported Friday that "early conversations" with Young are part of a wide net being cast to replace Billy Donovan, who stepped down on April 21 after six seasons.

Chicago also parted ways last month with executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley. The Bulls finished 31-51 this season and missed the playoffs for the eighth time in the past nine seasons.

Young, 44, has guided BYU to a combined 49-22 record with two NCAA Tournament appearances since being hired in April 2024 after Mark Pope left to coach Kentucky.

The Cougars reached the Sweet 16 and finished No. 13 in the final poll in Young's first season in Provo. They were ranked as high as No. 7 last season.

Young was an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns (2020-24) before taking over at BYU, including three seasons as the associate head coach. He was an assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers from 2016-20 and has been the head coach of multiple teams in the NBA G League.

--Field Level Media