Beno Udrih Named Head Coach Of The Wisconsin Herd
Former Bucks player to be fourth coach in team history
Official Release /August 15, 2023
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OSHKOSH, Wis. (Aug. 15, 2023) – The Wisconsin Herd, NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks, have hired Beno Udrih as head coach.
Udrih, who becomes the fourth head coach in team history, brings more than 13 years of experience playing in the NBA, including two seasons with the Bucks, and three years of coaching in the NBA and NBA G League. Most recently, Udrih served as a professional NBA scout for the Atlanta Hawks.
“Beno brings a wealth of basketball knowledge from his playing career in the NBA and internationally as well as coaching experience at the NBA and NBA G League levels,” said Bucks General Manager Jon Horst. “Beno’s collaborative approach and passion for teaching the nuances of the game will make him a great fit for this position.”
Udrih started his coaching career in the NBA G League as an assistant coach with the Westchester Knicks during the 2019-20 season. He received a call-up to the New Orleans Pelicans, where he served as an assistant coach for two seasons before joining the Atlanta Hawks as a professional NBA scout during the 2022-23 season.
“It feels great to be back in Wisconsin,” Udrih said. “I have a long-standing respect for the Herd and Bucks as an entire organization. I’m excited to get to work and do my best to help develop our players both on and off the court. As a former player, I hope to bring a certain level of relatability to my approach, and help our players become the best version of themselves.”
The Slovenia native spent over 21 years playing professional basketball in the NBA and overseas. Udrih played eight seasons in Europe before joining the San Antonio Spurs after being drafted with the 28th overall pick in 2004. He helped the Spurs win two NBA Championships before joining the Sacramento Kings from 2007-2011. Udrih spent his remaining six seasons in the NBA with stops at the Bucks (2011-13), Orlando Magic (2013), New York Knicks (2013-14), Memphis Grizzlies (2014-15), Miami Heat (2015-16) and Detroit Pistons (2016-17). Following the NBA, he played one season in Europe before announcing his retirement from playing.
Details on an introductory press conference for Udrih will be announced at a later date.