Cal Poly announced on May 22 that Kyle Bossier has been promoted to associate head coach of the men’s basketball team, while James Andrisevic will move from tactical analyst to assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The changes reflect a period of growth for Cal Poly’s basketball program, which has seen notable offensive achievements in recent seasons. The promotions aim to strengthen both offensive and defensive aspects of the team as it prepares for future competitions.
Head coach Mike DeGeorge said, “Kyle’s growth as a coach over the past 16 years has been incredible. This title change reflects what his role in our program has become. He’s been a huge part of our success and I’m thankful for all he does.” DeGeorge also spoke about Andrisevic: “James’s basketball experience and his commitment to and understanding of our playing style will continue to be a real asset. I’m very excited to better take advantage of his expertise as we welcome him to campus in this full time role as an assistant coach. We believe he’ll be key to the defensive growth this team is poised to make.”
Bossier joined Cal Poly in April 2024 with DeGeorge from Colorado Mesa and helped implement one of the top-ranked offenses nationally. Under his guidance, Cal Poly twice finished among Division I’s top ten programs for three-pointers made and attempted per game, averaged over 82 points per game across two seasons, led conference scoring each year, scored at least 90 points twenty times in two years, set single-season records for total points, three-pointers, and field goals, and ranked among Division I’s top twenty programs for total three-pointers.
“It’s an honor to move into the associate head coach role and I’m grateful for the mentorship coach DeGeorge and (assistant coach Ron Dubois) have provided throughout my career and for the trust (DeGeorge) has placed in me to help coordinate our offense,” Bossier said. “With so many players returning, we believe we have the opportunity to build something very special next season.
We want our style of play to make us as competitive as possible while reflecting the connectivity and togetherness of our group. Most importantly, we want to build a program our community can be proud of and I’m excited to continue contributing to that vision.”
Andrisevic will now oversee defensive progress along with skill development, opponent scouting, and recruiting responsibilities after previously focusing on practice analysis during his year as tactical analyst at Cal Poly. He brings experience from serving with Santa Cruz Warriors—where he was part of their G League title run—and stints coaching teams internationally including Japan’s Ibaraki Robots and Slovakia’s BC Prievidza.
“I’m extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity to join coach DeGeorge’s staff in a full-time role,” Andrisevic said. “Mike has had success everywhere he’s been and it’s easy to see why. He has a clear vision for his program, creates an environment that players genuinely want to be a part of and plays a modern pro-style brand of basketball that’s exciting for both players and fans.
Cal Poly is a special university with an incredible community behind it and I’m looking forward to helping build on the momentum coach DeGeorge has created.”
Both coaches bring extensive backgrounds that are expected to further elevate Cal Poly men’s basketball heading into next season.
