UConn men's basketball to hire San Antonio Spurs product as new general manager
He worked his way up through the Spurs' scouting department and has connections all over basketball world.
UConn men's basketball is set to hire Charlie Stevens, a former San Antonio Spurs employee, as their new general manager, according to a UConn source. Stevens, who spent five seasons with the Spurs, was recently promoted to the team's director of grassroots scouting. He will replace Tom Moore, who held the position for one year before retiring.
Stevens, a Bronx native and two-year captain at Clark University, began his career with the Spurs immediately after graduating in 2021. He has extensive connections in the basketball world and is expected to bring valuable NBA experience and overseas ties to the position. The role of general manager involves managing name, image, and likeness issues and handling transfers from the portal. However, the specific duties under coach Dan Hurley are yet to be determined.
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