Yasir Rosemond - Men's Basketball Coach - Indiana University Athletics

Yasir Rosemond

Title:
Associate Head Coach
Email:
mbasket@iu.edu
Phone:
(812) 855-2238

Yasir Rosemond spent four seasons with the Hoosiers and three as associate head coach. He arrived at IU in April of 2021 with more than 15 years of experience as a collegiate coach.

WITH THE HOOSIERS
Indiana finished the 2024-25 season with a 19-13 overall record and a 10-10 mark in Big Ten play. For the second-straight season, the Hoosiers earned four road wins (at Penn State, at Ohio State, at No. 11 Michigan State, and at Washington) in league play. In addition to its road triumph at nationally ranked MSU, IU also topped No. 13 Purdue at home to give the Cream ‘n Crimson two ranked wins.

The Hoosiers brought in the second-ranked transfer portal class according to 247Sports and signed consensus top 30 recruit in freshman wing Bryson Tucker. Sixth-year senior center Oumar Ballo, the top portal commit, averaged 13.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, a career-high 2.1 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game on his way to Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors. Junior forward Malik Reneau was also named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention after he averaged a team-best 13.3 points per game to go along with 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per outing.

The 2023-24 season saw the Hoosiers finish 19-14 with a 10-10 mark in Big Ten play. IU earned four B1G road victories (at Michigan, at Ohio State, at Maryland, at Minnesota), which tied for third-most in league play.

Indiana’s staff saw the second-year transformations of big men Kel’el Ware and Malik Reneau. Ware, who transferred to Indiana following a disappointing freshman season at Oregon, finished the season as an All-Big Ten Second Team selection by the media (Third Team by the coaches) and All-Defensive pick after becoming the third Hoosier in the last 25 seasons to average at least 15.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. He finished second in the Big Ten in double-doubles (15), rebounds (9.9), and field goal percentage (58.6%), fifth in blocks (1.9), and 12th in points (15.9). Reneau posted career bests in points (15.4 per game), rebounds (6.0), assists (2.7), blocks (0.6), and minutes played (28.8) on his wat to All-Big Ten Honorable Mention consideration.

Heralded five-star freshman Mackenzie Mgbako became the second Hoosier in as many seasons to be named (Co) Big Ten Freshman of the Year after he averaged 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds in 33 starts. Mgbako was one of two freshmen in the NCAA to score over 400 points, make at least 50 3-pointers, convert on 90-plus free throws, and grab at least 125 rebounds.

In 2022-23, the Hoosiers finished the season ranked in in the top 25 in both major polls. IU was 23-12 overall and finished tied for second in the Big Ten with a 12-8 mark. The year included a road win at Xavier and season sweeps over Purdue, Michigan, and Illinois. The Cream and Crimson led the Big Ten in field goal percentage (48.7%) and finished second in the conference in field goal percentage defense in both the league’s overall and conference games only ledgers.

IU’s staff saw senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis earn consensus first-team All-American honors, a first for a Hoosier player in 10 years, and win the Karl Malone Award given annually to the best power forward in college basketball. The Greenwood native finished his career at IU ranked third in career scoring and double-doubles, while finishing as the school’s all-time leader in rebounds and blocked shots. He was a unanimous first team All-Big Ten selection and the league leader in blocked shots also was a member of the league’s All-Defensive team. In addition, freshman Jalen Hood-Schifino was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, was named second and third team All-Big Ten and earned All-Freshman accolades.

He was a member of head coach Mike Woodson’s first staff at Indiana that guided the team to a nine-win improvement, an NCAA Tournament win, and built the top-rated defense in the Big Ten according to KenPom (22nd, nationally). IU also led the Big Ten in field goal percentage defense at 39.6% and finished second in blocked shots at 4.83 a game. In Big Ten games, the Hoosiers also led the league in field goal percentage defense at 41.3%.

The Hoosiers appeared in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals for the first time since 2003 and helped three players earn All-Big Ten status including Trayce Jackson-Davis, Race Thompson, and Xavier Johnson. His team also ended nine-game losing streaks to Purdue and Michigan and his staff landed the 10th-best recruiting class in the country according to 247Sports.

BEFORE BLOOMINGTON
Rosemond spent two seasons (2017-19) at Alabama working for head coach Avery Johnson. He helped mentor first round draft picks Collin Sexton (8th overall pick in 2018) and Kira Lewis Jr. (13th overall pick in 2020). He also coached Herbert Jones, the SEC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, during his first two seasons at Alabama.

Rosemond joined the Crimson Tide after spending three seasons (2014-17) at Georgia.

Prior to his stint in Athens, Rosemond spent two seasons (2012-14) at Samford from 2012-14 under former IU assistant coach Bennie Seltzer.

He joined Samford’s staff after one season (2010-11) as an assistant coach at Seattle University under head coach Cameron Dollar.

Rosemond, a graduate of the University of Oregon, made his mark on the collegiate basketball landscape during his five seasons (2005-10) at his alma mater under head coach Ernie Kent. The first two years he served as the Director of Basketball Operations, the before earning a promotion as an assistant coach.

With the Ducks Rosemond coached three future NBA draft picks, including All-American Aaron Brooks (26th overall pick in 2007), Maarty Leunen (54th overall pick in 2008), and Malik Hairston (48th overall pick in the 2008). He also worked with standout Tajuan Porter, who held the University of Oregon and PAC-12 record for 3-pointers made in a single-season (110) and career (345) when he left the program.

Before joining the staff at Oregon, Rosemond coached as an assistant for two seasons (2003-05) at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Okla He helped the Cougars advance to the NJCAA championship game during 2004. In his two seasons at Redlands, Rosemond coached three junior college All-America performers – Taj Gray, Brandon Polk, and Sylvester Mayes.

PLAYING CAREER
Yasir Rosemond enjoyed a four-season professional career in Brazil. He played for teams in Sao Paulo, Mogi das Cruzes, and Hebraica.

He opened his collegiate career at No. 1-ranked Okaloosa-Walton Junior College in Florida in 1995-96 before transferring to Butler (Kan.) Community College, where he redshirted during the 1996-97 campaign. While there, he was teammates with future NBA standout Stephen Jackson.

Rosemond transferred again to the University of Oregon for his final two seasons of collegiate basketball. He made 58 appearances for the Ducks with five starts. During his first year in Eugene (1997-98), Rosemond averaged 5.2 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game while appearing in 26 games. He posted 3.6 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. His finished his Oregon career shooting 37.0% (60-of-162) from the 3-point line. He was honored as the recipient of the team's John Warren Award in 1999, which is given to the most inspirational player on the Oregon basketball team.

During his prep career, Rosemond was a standout guard at Douglass High School in Atlanta. He earned All-State honors each of final three seasons and helped lead the Astros to the semifinals of the 1993 Class 4A state tournament.

PERSONAL
He was twin sons, Jahlil and Jayce.