Mavs add Larry Shyatt to coaching staff

Larry Shyatt has been a highly respected and successful coach at the collegiate level for decades, and now he’s joining the Mavericks’ staff.

Shyatt, who most recently coached the University of Wyoming, will work as an assistant coach underneath head coach Rick Carlisle, according to the team. His primary focus will be to work with the big men. Every assistant from the 2015-16 season will remain on staff and return to the bench next season, the team confirmed.