Wyoming Basketball

Former University of Wyoming basketball star Justin James was selected in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft Thursday night by the Sacramento Kings.

Of the 29 former Cowboys selected in the NBA Draft, five were first-round picks: Charles Bradley, Bill Garnett, Erik Leckner, Theo Ratliff, and Larry Nance, Jr.

Wyoming Cowgirl head basketball coach Gerald Mattinson completed his staff Monday with an announcement of the hiring of Ryan Larsen.

The Denver Nuggets have their eye on former UW basketball player Justin James.

A familiar name and face is returning to Wyoming men’s basketball, as head coach Allen Edwards has hired Matt Wise as his new assistant coach Wednesday.

Mattinson also played at Weber State, where he graduated with a bachelor of science degree in business education in 1981.

After graduating from the University of Wyoming in 1979, Legerski returned to his alma mater and began his coaching career at Rock Springs High School. 40 years later, he will be remembered among the best coaches in the history of the Cowboy State.

UW Athletics Director Tom Burman said his department will explore all options available to find a new head coach.