Former Purdue guard DJ Byrd landed a new job as an assistant coach on Monday, joining Brad Korn's staff at Southeast Missouri State.
Former Purdue guard DJ Byrd has secured a new job as an assistant coach. Monday, Southeast Missouri State announced that the former Boilermaker had joined Brad Korn's staff for the 2024-25 season.
Byrd began his career as the director of basketball operations at Mercer for the 2019-20 season. He was then elevated to an assistant coach on Gary's staff for the next four years. "As a player, DJ was an Indiana All-Star, Big Ten Champion and NCAA Sweet Sixteen participant. He helped carry on the foundation of Purdue basketball playing with teamwork, toughness and a passion for the game. We welcome that same attitude here at SEMO."
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