In a surprising move, the Minnesota Timberwolves have hired a familiar face to their broadcast team, but with a twist! Tom Crean, the former college coach of NBA star Anthony Edwards, is set to become a Timberwolves analyst, sharing the spotlight with Rebekkah Brunson. But here's where it gets interesting: Crean will be analyzing his former player's professional games!
The FanDuel Sports Network announced on October 15, 2025, that Crean will join their broadcast team for pregame and postgame analysis. This appointment adds a unique dynamic to the Timberwolves' coverage, as Crean was the coach who guided Edwards during his sole college season at Georgia in 2019-20. It's a rare opportunity to witness a coach's insights on his former player's professional journey.
Crean, a seasoned coach with a 59-year-old Michigan native, boasts an impressive resume. He led Marquette to a 190-66 record in nine seasons, including a Final Four appearance. After moving to Indiana in 2008, he compiled a 166-135 record over nine seasons. Despite his success, he was fired in 2017 and took a year off before coaching Georgia for four seasons, where his record was 47-75.
But that's not all—Crean is no stranger to sports broadcasting. He has previously worked as an analyst for ESPN and NBC Sports, bringing his coaching expertise to the screen. Now, he'll bring that experience to the Timberwolves, offering fans a unique perspective on the team's performance.
FanDuel will broadcast 65 Timberwolves games this season, kicking off with the season opener against Portland on October 22. So, get ready for some insightful analysis from a coach who knows Edwards' game inside out. And this is the part most people miss—will Crean's presence impact Edwards' performance? Will it be a motivating factor or add unnecessary pressure? Only time will tell!
What do you think about this unique analyst-player dynamic? Do you think Crean's insights will provide an edge to the Timberwolves' broadcasts?
