University of Minnesota Athletics
Men's Basketball
- Title:
- Assistant to the Head Coach
- Email:
- jmadel@umn.edu
- Phone:
- 612-624-5751
Josh Adel enters his 10th season with Golden Gopher men’s basketball and third year as a part of Coach Johnson’s staff. The 2023-24 season marks his first year as assistant coach.
Adel began his Gopher tenure as the operations director in 2013-14. He moved into the video coordinator role in 2014-15, where he prepared film and assisted with scouting reports. The 2023-24 season will mark his first year as an assistant coach. During his time at Minnesota, Adel was a part of Minnesota’s two NCAA appearances in 2017 and 2019 as well as NIT appearances in 2013 where the Gophers won the NIT championship.
Prior to his time at Minnesota, Adel spent the 2012-13 season at Florida International and five years with the Florida Gators. Adel began his stint with the Gators in 2007 and was promoted to head manager in August of 2009. As head manager, Adel was responsible for organizing the annual Gator Coaches Clinic. He also attended practices and assisted with the Florida scouting reports. During his time with UF, the Gators made three NCAA Tournament appearances, including two in the Elite Eight (2011 & 2012). Florida also advanced to the NIT Quarterfinals (2009) and the NIT Semifinals (2008).
Adel received a bachelor's degree in biology from Florida in 2012.
