Wisconsin Herd head coach Beno Udrih is excited to help players "become the best version of themselves"

Seasoned veteran

The Slovenian brings with him an incredible amount of basketball knowledge culled from the 21 years he spent playing in the NBA and in overseas leagues. He was the 28th overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2004 NBA Draft. Not long after, he became a two-time champion, functioning primarily as the Spurs’ backup point guard.

He soon joined the Sacramento Kings, where he had his best seasons, statistics-wise. His best season came during the 2010-2011 season, where he averaged 13.7 points and 4.9 assists. He also had stops in Orlando, New York, Memphis, Miami, and Detroit before finally retiring in 2018.

"It feels great to be back in Wisconsin. I have a long-standing respect for the Herd and Bucks as an entire organization. I’m excited to get to work and do my best to help develop our players both on and off the court,” Udrih added.

Great fit

Bucks general manager Jon Horst understands the significance the Herd plays in the development of Milwaukee’s young players and believes Udrih is a great fit for the role.

“Beno brings a wealth of basketball knowledge from his playing career in the NBA and internationally, as well as coaching experience at the NBA and NBA G League levels,” Horst said in a statement. “Beno’s collaborative approach and passion for teaching the nuances of the game will make him a great fit for this position.”