Jamison Montgomery was announced as the Head Coach of the Menlo Men's Basketball program in April 2025.
Montgomery is already well known to the Menlo College community, having served as Associate Coach from 2016 to 2020. His return to the Oaks follows a successful tenure as Associate Head Coach at the University of Hawaii Hilo.Â
Montgomery brings a dynamic vision rooted in a championship culture, academic excellence, and community engagement. During his Menlo tenure, the Oaks transformed from a 10-win squad into a 20-win, nationally-ranked program – and achieved their first NAIA National Tournament appearance in a decade.Â
Montgomery was named to the 2019 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) 30 Under 30 Coaches list for his impact and rising leadership in the profession. This honor is awarded to the nation's most promising young basketball coaches.
His time at UH Hilo was also marked by transformative growth. Montgomery helped guide that program to four straight PacWest Conference Tournament appearances, including back-to-back seasons marked by the best records in the program's last 20 years. He recruited and developed multiple All-Conference and All-American players, and maintained a team GPA above 3.0 every term. His impact was equally strong off the court, fostering community relationships, overseeing fundraising initiatives, and organizing youth and mentorship programs.
Montgomery's coaching philosophy is built on the "Four Cs": communication, competitiveness, compassion, and culture. His strategic focus combines aggressive defensive schemes, fast-paced offensive play, and a strong emphasis on academic accountability and personal development. That philosophy will guide the Menlo College Men's Basketball program to future success.
With deep ties to California and national junior college recruiting pipelines, Montgomery is poised to attract top-tier student-athletes who reflect Menlo's academic and athletic distinction standards.
As Menlo College Athletics continues to build on its legacy of excellence, Coach Montgomery's leadership signals a decisive step forward, one where tradition meets transformation, and the next chapter in Oaks Basketball begins.
