June 9, 2026

Buckeyes announce Wesley Brooks as new women's basketball assistant

Ohio State women’s basketball coach Kevin McGuff has crossed rivalry lines to land his newest assistant, hiring Wesley Brooks, a former Michigan assistant. “His work ethic and positive energy will put him in position to have a big impact on our program,” McGuff said in a statement. Brooks spent four seasons as an assistant with the Wolverines and had accepted the same position at Mississippi State during the offseason before changing course and opting to join the Buckeyes instead. “I believe Kevin McGuff is one of the best coaches in the country and the opportunity to learn from him is exciting,” he said. “In addition, I truly believe the state of Ohio is one of the deepest and richest states in the country when it comes to women’s basketball and I am excited to continue building relationships and keeping that talent at home.” Brooks fills one of the two vacant positions…

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