Brian Adams joined the University of Alabama men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach in July 2024, bringing extensive NBA and international experience to Tuscaloosa. In his first season with the Crimson Tide, Adams played a key role in helping Alabama reach back-to-back Elite Eight appearances while emphasizing defensive identity and rebounding. Under his guidance, Alabama ranked among the nation’s top teams in rebounds per game and secured 28 victories during the 2024–25 campaign, one of the top single-season win totals in program history. Known for his defensive expertise, Adams has contributed to multiple top-ranked defenses throughout his career, including being part of the 2008 NBA Champion Boston Celtics staff that produced the league’s No. 1 defense.
A native of Pine Plains, New York, Adams has coached at nearly every level of the game. Prior to Alabama, he served as an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons and spent four seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers under Doc Rivers, contributing to multiple top-10 NBA defenses and working with MVP Joel Embiid. Adams also gained head coaching experience with the Agua Caliente Clippers of the NBA G League and the Taipei Taishin Mars, leading the latter to a league finals appearance. Earlier in his career, he held roles with the Los Angeles Clippers, Harvard University, Marist College, and the Boston Celtics as a video coordinator. A graduate of Connecticut College, Adams is widely respected for his defensive acumen, player development skills, and championship-level experience.
