ability to develop close relationships with the players, which led him to remain as interim assistant coach throughout the 2020–21 season, enjoying popularity among players and fans alike. Following the conclusion of the 2020–21 season, Tucker applied to become a full-time assistant coach, but Wisconsin officials decided to part ways with him. Allegations surfaced in local media surrounding Tucker's desire to take over the head coaching job, but he later dismissed these as rumors and denied any accusations of wrongdoing. He finished his 2-year stint with a Big Ten Conference Championship for the 2019 regular season and a 39-23 record. Personal life During his stint at Hapoel Tel Aviv, Tucker partnered with an Israeli “Hoops for Kids International” non-for-profit organization for speaking engagements, basketball clinics, and mentorship to impoverished children throughout the Middle East. He remains passionate about philanthropy and giving back to the community. He currently resides with his wife, Krystal, and their three sons in Chicago, where he is a member of the Board of Directors for the Special Olympics' local committee. Notes External links ESPN Player Card 1984 births Living people African-American basketball players Albuquerque Thunderbirds players All-American college men's basketball players American expatriate basketball people in Bulgaria American expatriate basketball people in France American expatriate basketball people in Israel American expatriate basketball people in Russia American expatriate basketball people in Slovakia American expatriate basketball people in Spain American men's basketball players Basketball players from Illinois BK Inter Bratislava players CB Gran Canaria players Hapoel Eilat basketball players Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C. players Iowa Energy players Liga ACB players Maccabi Kiryat Gat B.C. players Minnesota Timberwolves players PBC Lokomotiv-Kuban players PBC Academic players People from Lockport, Illinois Phoenix Suns draft picks Phoenix Suns players Shooting guards SLUC Nancy Basket players Small forwards SOMB Boulogne-sur-Mer players Sportspeople from Joliet, Illinois Texas Legends players Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball coaches Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball players 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people