• In 2008, Kerns was promoted to assistant coach after serving as Director of basketball Operations for one season at Santa Clara.

• While a graduate assistant at the University of Tennessee (2003-04), Kerns reached the NIT with the Volunteers.

• Kerns played his high school ball at Dobyns-Bennett High School (Tennessee), which ranks first in the nation in all-time wins at the prep level. Through the 2008-2009 season, the school boasted 2064 victories.