Boise State has finished putting together its 2026-27 men’s basketball coaching staff, and the latest piece comes from a program that has spent the last two seasons in the Big 12.
The Broncos announced Monday that they have hired Will Voigt as an assistant coach. Voigt arrives after working under head coach Kevin Young at BYU, where he helped coach superstar forward AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 overall pick by the Washington Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Leon Rice said the fit became clear during the hiring process.
“Will Voigt is a highly-regarded and decorated coach with decades of experience under his belt,” Rice said in a statement. “His career and track record spans multiple levels and leagues, and he has found success at every stop, both as a head coach and trusted assistant.
While going through this process, it became abundantly clear early on that we have a shared vision, relative to philosophy, expectations and how we want to play. Will is going to be an immeasurable asset for myself, our coaches, team and support staff.”
Voigt’s coaching path stretches back to the late 1990s, when he began as an intern with the Los Angeles Clippers. He later spent two seasons with the San Antonio Spurs before moving into the college game.
Before joining BYU, Voigt was the head coach of the Austin Spurs G League team. At BYU, he helped the Cougars reach back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances.
For Voigt, the move carries a personal angle as Boise State prepares for its jump to the Pac-12.
“Boise has been my home base for over a decade,” Voigt said in a statement. “I’m elated to be closer to my kids and work for a highly-successful and consistent program as we transition into the Pac-12. I would like to thank coach Rice and (athletic director) Jeramiah Dickey for this tremendous opportunity.”
Voigt takes the spot previously held by assistant coach and offensive coordinator Tim Duryea, who retired in May. Duryea joined Rice’s staff in 2018 and spent eight seasons at Boise State. Before that, he was at Utah State for 17 seasons, including a stint as head coach from 2015-18.
Boise State also added another familiar name to the staff earlier this month, bringing in former Broncos player Max Rice.
The son of coach Rice, Max Rice played for Boise State from 2019-24, earned two all-Mountain West selections and then spent two years in professional basketball before starting his coaching career.
He appeared in 160 games with 74 starts for the Broncos. During the 2022-23 season, he averaged 14 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists and earned second-team all-MWC honors. The next season, he averaged 12.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists and received all-MWC honorable mention.
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