Utah State basketball boosts its coaching staff by hiring Gameli Ahelegbe as an assistant coach and Haley Langstraat as the Director of Men鈥檚 Basketball Operations. Ahelegbe arrives from Northern Iowa, where he contributed to three seasons with 19-plus wins and a 2026 NCAA Tournament berth. He has extensive coaching experience, previously working at schools like St. Thomas and South Dakota, where his teams achieved notable successes. Langstraat, a former staff member at Northern Iowa, will leverage her experience in operations to enhance team management.

By the Numbers
  • Ahelegbe coached teams to three seasons with 19-plus wins at Northern Iowa.
  • In 2026, Northern Iowa finished with a 23-13 overall record and won the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
State of Play
  • Utah State's 2025-26 basketball staff now includes three members from Northern Iowa.
  • Ahelegbe and Langstraat are set to help implement strategic improvements in team operations and performance.
What's Next

With Ahelegbe and Langstraat joining the Aggies, the focus will be on enhancing team coordination and performance as they prepare for the upcoming season. Their prior successes signal a commitment to elevate Utah State鈥檚 competitiveness in the conference.

Bottom Line

The addition of Ahelegbe and Langstraat reflects Utah State's strategy to strengthen its basketball program through experienced and proven talent, aiming for continued success and advancement in collegiate competition.