JR Blount Named USD Men’s Basketball Head Coach

University of San Diego Athletics has named JR Blount the 15th head coach in San Diego men's basketball program history, USD Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Athletics Kimya Massey announced on Monday. 

Blount arrives in San Diego with a reputation as one of college basketball's rising coaching talents after helping lead Iowa State to four NCAA Tournament appearances in four seasons.

"This is a pivotal moment for our program and JR's vision aligns with our belief that San Diego men's basketball should compete in the upper tier of the WCC and position itself to be a regular NCAA Tournament participant. We are excited about what lies ahead under his leadership."