Source: Two High-Major Assistants Interviewing for G-League Job

A pair of high-major assistant coaches are interviewing for the Capital City Go-Go head coaching job. The Go-Go are the G-league affiliate for the Washington Wizards.

Nolan Smith (Louisville)

Nolan Smith arrived in Louisville in 2022 as an assistant on Kenny Payne’s staff. He spent the previous six years in different roles on Mike Krzyzewski’s staff at Duke. Smith is intimately familiar with the DMV, having played high school and prep-ball there growing up. Smith’s interest in the G-league position isn’t surprising. Louisville is staring down the barrel of a second consecutive losing season and Smith has had his eyes on the NBA for a long time. He’s considered one of the best assistants in the country and this may be the right time to make a move.

Cody Toppert (LSU)

LSU assistant coach Cody Toppert is already intimately familiar with the G-League. Before returning to the college ranks, he spent time as an assistant with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers from 2015-2017. The following season, he was the head coach for the Northern Arizona Suns. Toppert is one of the best player development coaches in the country. His ability to maximize talent is what got him to the NBA and he’s likely looking for an opportunity to get back in.

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