Brad Jones, a 1990 graduate of Lambuth University, is the new head basketball coach of the Memphis Hustle, the National Basketball Association’s G League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Jones, who earned his master’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Memphis, served as captain of the Lambuth men’s basketball program his senior year.

As a senior at Lambuth, he was the captain of the basketball team, and was named the school’s Male Athlete of the Year and Scholar Athlete of the Year.

Jones was an assistant coach at Lambuth for several seasons before serving as head coach from 1996-2002, compiling a 125-75 (.625) record.

Under Jones’ leadership, Lambuth won two conference championships, made the first national tournament appearance in school history and earned the schools’ first national tournament win.

Additionally, he was named Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year twice and led Lambuth to its highest national ranking – second in the nation – in school history.

Jones brings a proven track record of NBA G League success to the Mid-South, having won a championship as head coach of the then Austin Toros (2012) and leading the Utah Flash to the finals in 2009.

In five combined seasons with the two teams (Utah, 2007-10; Austin, 2010-12), Jones compiled a 148-118 (.556) record, submitting a winning record for both teams, won two Western Conference titles and still holds Austin’s franchise record for wins in a regular season with 33.

Jones most recently served as General Manager of the NBA G League’s Iowa Wolves and as a pro scout for the team’s parent affiliate, Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jones’ experience also extends to the NBA coaching ranks, spending four seasons with the Utah Jazz (2012-16) where he worked his way from assistant coach for player development to Quin Snyder’s lead assistant coach for his final two seasons in Salt Lake City.

(PHOTO: Brad Jones)
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