Former Utah State basketball star Spencer Nelson is joining the coaching staff as an assistant.
Nelson will replace Chris Jones, who is leaving the Aggies after eight years to become director of basketball operations at the University of Utah.
Nelson, 36, ranks 19th in Utah State's all-time scoring list and is eighth in career rebounding. He played for USU in 1999 and from 2003-05.
Nelson was not drafted by an NBA team, but once tried out for the Utah Jazz as a free agent. He ended up playing professionally in Europe for 10 years. Since retiring in 2015, Nelson has been working as sports broadcaster in Salt Lake City.