From USC Bench Guard to SMU Assistant Coach Extraordinaire
Kurt Karis, once a gritty USC Trojans guard averaging 1.1 PPG, 1.0 REB, and 0.7 APG with a 32.9% FG in his college career, has evolved into a top-tier assistant coach—now in his second season (2025-26) at SMU under Andy Enfield after six years at USC. His differentiator? Unmatched loyalty and scouting savvy, rising from player to Director of Scouting to assistant; reliable sources praise his player development intensity and game IQ. Care about him if you want a coach who builds winners—perfect fit for programs chasing deep tournament runs.
