Arizona men’s basketball assistant coach Rem Bakamus has left the program for a similar position at Big 12 rival Texas Tech.
Bakamus played under Tommy Lloyd at Gonzaga before becoming a graduate assistant at Baylor, where he helped the Bears win the 2021 national championship.
Arizona assistant coach Rem Bakamus, left, celebrates with Caleb Love after Love hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer against Iowa State on Jan. 27, 2025, at McKale Center.
He joined Arizona the following season as director of player development before being elevated to assistant coach last year.
. Soon after, Bakamus posted a goodbye message .
“I’m leaving Tucson with a heart full of gratitude,†he said. “I’m forever indebted to Coach Lloyd for believing in me and giving me so many opportunities to grow and develop as a coach! To the staff, players, managers and fans, I love y’all.â€
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It’s unclear whether Arizona will replace Bakamus or shift some responsibilities.
Besides Lloyd, lists four coaches who are at the assistant level or higher: Jack Murphy, TJ Benson, Brandon Chappell and Ken Nakagawa.
Arizona also has a president of basketball operations (Matt King), a director of player relations (Jason Gardner) and a director of basketball operations (Evan Manning).
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