A former BYU point guard, Terry Nashif was hired as an assistant coach in June 2007 after serving two seasons on Dave Rose's staff as the Cougars' director of basketball operations from 2005-07.
A native of Vancouver, Wash., Nashif first came to BYU in 2001 as a walk-on point guard and eventually earned a scholarship. A smart floor leader, Nashif appeared in 103 games for the Cougars, including 14 starts, as a member of two NCAA Tournament teams. As a sophomore in 2002-03, Nashif helped the Cougars claim a share of the Mountain West Conference regular-season title by ranking first among MWC players in assist/turnover ratio during league games. That season he played in every game, including six starts, and led BYU in assists (3.0). During his senior campaign in 2004-05, Nashif achieved a career-high eight rebounds against California and dished out a career-best 10 assists at USC.
Prior to coming to BYU, Nashif prepped at Evergreen High School in Vancouver, Wash., where he was the KVAN Radio Athlete of the Year, Columbian Player of the Year and Evergreen Defensive Player of the Year.
Nashif graduated from BYU in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in physical education. He served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Columbia, S.C. from 1999-2001. He and his wife Katie have one daughter, Macie.
Coach Rose on Nashif:
"I'm extremely confident in Terry's abilities. He has great knowledge of the game and is familiar with the needs of the players. Terry is a leader and hard worker who has a real commitment to BYU and the game of basketball. He complements very well the coaching expertise and experience John and Dave give us."
Terry Nashif Coaching Experience:
BYU, Assistant Coach, 2007-present