UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men鈥檚 basketball Head Coach Jerod Haase announced the hiring of three new staff members: Jaylen Stowe as Assistant Coach, Jack Frost III as Assistant Coach, and John Quam as Assistant Coach/Director of Operations. Stowe, previously from Cincinnati, brings experience from High Point where he helped lead the team to a Big South Regular Season Championship. Frost comes with over a decade in collegiate basketball and has expertise in scouting and player development following his tenure at Stanford and LSU. Quam adds a strong analytics background to the team, having recently worked as a data analyst while also gaining coaching experience at Malone University.

By the Numbers
  • Stowe contributed to High Point's 27-9 record and led them to the first CBI invitation.
  • Frost oversaw a Stanford out-of-bounds offense that ranked fourth nationally in points per possession during his tenure.
Yes, But

While the new hires bring solid credentials, the UNCG program has faced challenges in recent seasons, with coaching changes leading to instability, reflecting on the need for immediate results from the new staff.

State of Play
  • UNCG is rebuilding its basketball program after significant coaching changes.
  • The new coaching staff's diverse backgrounds aim to enhance both player performance and recruitment strategies.
What's Next

The upcoming season will be a pivotal test for the new staff to integrate their strategies quickly, which will be crucial for establishing norms and performance benchmarks early on.

Bottom Line

The hiring of Stowe, Frost, and Quam signals UNCG's commitment to revitalizing its basketball program, but success hinges on their ability to translate experience into effective team performance and a winning culture in the near future.