Will Hardy to be the NBA’s youngest head coach from Utah Jazz

Will Hardy is currently working as an Assistant Coach with Boston Celtic.

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According to Sources, Will Hardy and Utah Jazz have signed a deal for Head Coach position for five years.

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After this 34 years Will Hardy will be the youngest active Head Coach in the NBA.

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The Utah Jazz have conducted an extensive search to replace Quin Snyder, that included at least 15 candidates.

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Will Hardy was one of four finalists who met with ownership in Salt Lake this week

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Hardy spent one season with the Celtics as an assistant coach under Ime Udoka, helping Boston advance to the NBA Finals.

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Hardy has also served as the head coach of San Antonio's summer league team for four years.

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