Legendary basketball coach Larry Brown has been coaching at either the collegiate or professional level for over half a century. At 82 years of age, he has absolutely nothing left to prove. However, it seems like he is adding another coaching stop to his already-stacked resume.

Brown most recently coached at Memphis as an assistant under Penny Hardaway for the 2021-22 season. He then transitioned to an advisory role before stepping down due to health concerns.

It seems like whatever health concerns he once had are behind him. The Stadium’s Jeff Goodman reported on Monday that “all signs” are pointing to Brown joining Mike Hopkins’ staff at Washington for the upcoming 2023-24 season.

All signs point to Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown joining Mike Hopkins’ staff at Washington, source told @stadium.

The 82-year-old Brown was most recently an assistant for Penny Hardaway at Memphis.

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) June 19, 2023

It’s still unclear what kind of role Brown will have under Hopkins. Regardless, many were shocked to hear that Brown will likely jump back into the sport.

Even Bill Snyder is wondering why Larry Brown won’t stay retired https://t.co/sAizXR8RkT

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) June 19, 2023

Lots of stuff happened but I know this: before Larry Brown showed up Memphis’ offense was literally unwatchable for 3+ years.

After Brown we’ve been to 2 consecutive NCAA tournaments and beat Houston 3 times / won a conference title. https://t.co/xPXWBGKUsf

— Memphis Belongs in the Big 12 (@memBig12) June 19, 2023

Cranky old coaches are comfort food for Mike Hopkins apparently https://t.co/irs5P7ozy5

— Brent Axe (@BrentAxeMedia) June 19, 2023

So instead of getting rid of Hopkins, they keep him + he adds a coach who has famously detested young basketball players for decades?! Cmon kids are not coming to play for either of these guys. https://t.co/fmVntxj4z5

— Riley Kennemer (@RiKennemer) June 19, 2023

Looks like the Pistons championship winning head coach will be heading out West. https://t.co/wN9Ng7qWDP

— Mark Skol, Jr. (@markskoljrTV) June 19, 2023

Larry Brown will be coaching till 100. https://t.co/PIsLGFV9nU

— Mike Lacett (@mikelacett) June 19, 2023

It is perhaps even more shocking to see Brown land at a program like Washington at his age, which hasn’t exactly been the model of success in recent years. Mike Hopkins and the Huskies have only made the NCAA Tournament once in his six seasons with the program.

What makes this a fit for Larry Brown is likely the connection both he and Mike Hopkins have to former Syracuse Orange head coach Jim Boeheim. Brown notably coached alongside Boeheim for the United States Olympic team, and Hopkins was a long-time assistant under Boeheim at Syracuse from 1995-2017.

This move likely won’t make Washington a contender overnight, but Brown’s experience coaching at the highest level certainly could be very valuable under Hopkins.

[Jeff Goodman on Twitter]