Menlo College

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.

In Montgomery's 2025-26 return to the Oaks, Menlo finished 5-23 overall with more than half their wins coming inside Haynes-Prim Pavilion. The Oaks demonstrated teamwork and resilience, breaking multiple program records while logging five Pacific West Conference victories including two over Chaminade and Vanguard to be named PacWest Team of the Week at the close of the regular season. Off the court, the squad collectively earned the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award while five of 12 Oaks who earned Academic All-PacWest honors were also named NABC Honors Court and another was earned a selection to the CSC Academic All-District Team.

Bringing a dynamic vision rooted in a championship culture, academic excellence, and community engagement, Montgomery's first Menlo tenure saw 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. 

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.