In 2025, became an Assistant Coach for the Sacramento Kings. He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia and attended and played at William & Mary. Coach Darnell went on to attend James Madison University, where he received a master’s degree in sports management.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2025-Present – Sacramento Kings (Assistant Coach – Doug Christie)

2024-2025 – Cleveland Charge (Head Coach)

2021-2024 – Cleveland Charge (Associate Head Coach – Dan Geriot & Mike Gerrity)