In 2025, Chris Darnell 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)

2019-2021 – Cleveland Cavaliers (Video Coordinator/Player Development Coach – John Beilein & J.B. Bickerstaff)

2018-2019 – Utah Jazz (Special Assistant to the Head Coach – Quin Snyder)

2016-2018 – Phoenix Suns (Head Video Coordinator/Player Development Coach – Earl Watson & Jay Triano)

2013-2016 – Phoenix Suns (Assistant Video Coordinator/Player Development Assistant – Jeff Hornacek)

2012-2013 – Phoenix Suns (Basketball Operations Intern – Alvin Gentry)