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Trey Johnson Named New Head Men's Basketball Coach at JSU
Ashley Robinson said Johnson brings a championship pedigree after four seasons as associate head coach and a standout playing career at JSU.
- On Wednesday, Jackson State University named Trey Johnson permanent men's basketball head coach. Ashley Robinson, JSU Division of Athletics vice president and director of athletics, announced, "We are excited about the opportunity of having a former Tiger lead our men's basketball program."
- Former head coach Mo Williams left the program after four seasons to join Kentucky's staff as an assistant. Johnson served as interim head coach since March 30, when Williams departed the university.
- Widely regarded as one of the most decorated players, Johnson earned 2007 SWAC Player of the Year honors. He led the Tigers to a SWAC Tournament Championship and holds the school’s single-season scoring record.
- Several key players including Daeshun Ruffin and Dorian McMillian entered the transfer portal, leaving the roster depleted. No player who started at least 10 games is expected to return to the team.
- Tasked with improving the 12-21 record, Johnson aims to return the program to the NCAA Tournament. He seeks to rebuild the team following a challenging season for the university.
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Trey Johnson named new head men's basketball coach at JSU
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University's (JSU) Division of Athletics Vice President/Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson announced Trey Johnson as the new head men's basketball coach at his alma mater. "There are not many chances you get to have one of your own lead a program, and we have that with Trey Johnson," Robinson said. "He brings a [...]
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Jackson State promotes alumnus to head MBB coach
Jackson State has transferred the leadership of its men's basketball program to alumnus Trey Johnson.
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