Former Washington Huskies assistant coach Quincy Pondexter is reportedly set to become the head coach of the Windy City Bulls, the Chicago Bulls ‘ NBA G-League affiliate. This move is big for Pondexter, yes, but it’s an even bigger moment for a Montlake legend taking his talents to lead a professional squad. The news dropped on Sunday, but neither UW nor the Windy City Bulls had confirmed it as of Monday afternoon. Still, the buzz is real, and the Emerald City is watching.
From Montlake Star to Pro Coach: Pondexter’s Journey
Pondexter’s roots run deep in the purple and gold. He was a standout on the court for the Huskies from 2006-10, an absolute force. After his playing career, which included a stint with the Chicago Bulls in 2017-18 under coach Fred Hoiberg, he returned to UW. His first coaching gig there was as an assistant under former coach Mike Hopkins from 2021-24. Then, he took a detour to USC for the 2024-25 season with fellow UW assistant and former player Will Conroy to join Eric Musselman’s staff, before coming back to Montlake, along with standout sophomore guard Wesley Yates III, for his second coaching stint prior to the 2025-26 season under coach Danny Sprinkle. Talk about commitment to his alma mater! This move marks his first head coaching role since stepping into the profession in 2021.
A Risky Bet for Both Sides
The Windy City Bulls haven’t exactly been a picture of stability since their founding in 2016. This G-League franchise has only two winning seasons, in 2018-19 and 2022-23, and they’ve had only one playoff appearance. Pondexter would be their sixth coach in that short span, replacing former coach Billy Donovan III. The source article calls it a “gamble on both sides,” and you can totally see why. Pondexter is stepping into a tough spot, but he’s bringing that Husky fire and the determination we know from his playing days as a first-round pick in the 2010 NBA draft. For the Bulls’ affiliate, they’re betting on a guy who knows the game inside and out, from the player’s perspective to an assistant in the college ranks. It feels like both sides believe now is the right time to take this shot.
This is a huge opportunity for Pondexter. We’ve seen what he can do on the court and how he’s grown on the bench. Now, we get to watch a true Husky legend lead his own team. We’ll be keeping an eye on the official confirmation and then, of course, on how Coach Pondexter and the Windy City Bulls kick off their season. Go Dawgs!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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