Despite a 31% increase in Black head coaches in the NCAA over the past decade, there are still only 15 Black head coaches out of over 1,000 DI coaches, and 15 Black head coaches were fired or stepped down, with only 5 finding new employment.
James Jones
Black coaches make impact in college basketball: Eastern Illinois, Cleveland State and Yale
Three Black Division I head coaches, Marqus McGlothan, Daniyal Robinson, and James Jones, recently discussed their experiences coaching at different levels of sports, highlighting the importance of diversity and longevity in the coaching profession.
Experienced assistant coaches strengthen Tommies
Tiana Jones and Kenneth Lowe are assistant coaches for the St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams, respectively, and are committed to helping their players reach their full potential both on and off the court.
