BRAD JONES NAMED BLUE COATS GENERAL MANAGER
By Delaware Blue Coats Staff /October 13, 2026
BRAD JONES NAMED BLUE COATS GENERAL MANAGER
JONES TO SERVE AS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS PRO SCOUT
CJ MARCHESANI NAMED ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
WILMINGTON – October 13, 2026 – The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that Brad Jones has been named General Manager of the Delaware Blue Coats, the team’s NBA G League affiliate, and 76ers Pro Scout. Jones is the seventh executive to helm Delaware’s basketball operations department in the 14-year history of the program.
Jones arrives in Delaware after eight years at the NBA G League office, most recently serving as Basketball Affairs and Player Personnel Lead. This past summer, he was instrumental in assembling the NBA G League United team that won the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup Championship in Beijing.
“Brad possesses a tremendous knowledge of the game and has natural leadership capabilities and a wealth of experience that will position him well as the next Blue Coats general manager," said 76ers President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey. "He's a great addition to our organization and well respected throughout the league. We're happy to have him on our side."
Prior to joining the league office, Jones served as a consultant for USA Basketball following eight seasons in scouting and video roles with the Orlando Magic. He earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Florida Coastal School of Law and a master’s degree from the University of Florida.
The team also announced the promotion of CJ Marchesani to Assistant General Manager of the Blue Coats. Marchesani spent the past four seasons in the 76ers scouting department and previously served as Director of Recruiting for the AMR Talent Agency.
The Blue Coats open the 2026-27 season at home on Friday, Nov. 6 against the Capital City Go-Go at Chase Fieldhouse. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
ABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS: The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most storied franchises in the National Basketball Association, having won three World Championships, earning nine trips to The Finals and making 55 playoff appearances over 77 seasons. The Philadelphia 76ers organization is a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment property.
ABOUT THE DELAWARE BLUE COATS:
The Delaware Blue Coats are the official NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Blue Coats won the 2022-23 NBA G League Championship and have made four trips to the postseason in franchise history. The team won the 2021 Winter Showcase, which makes Delaware the only organization to win both a regular season title and a mid-season cup. For ticket information, visit WWW.BLUECOATS.TEAM. The Delaware Blue Coats organization is a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment property.
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