JACKSON, Miss. | Jackson State University head men's basketball coach Trey Johnson announced a pair of additions to his staff including Darrian Wilson as the associate head coach heading into the 2026-27 season.
Wilson was named head men's basketball coach at Itawamba Community College in 2025 and finished with a 49-13 record in two seasons that included a MACCC championship and a Region 23 championship game appearance. After recording 26 wins in his first year as a head coach, he followed that up with 23 last season. Prior to his two years as a head coach, he served as an assistant from 2022-24, contributing to three consecutive 20-win seasons and coaching players such as AJ Dent, an All-American.
He returned to his alma mater this year, after serving as a three-time team captain at Jackson State University, where he earned his master's degree in exercise science in 2022. He was part of the 2021 SWAC Regular Season Championship team as a player.
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Darrian since he was a player at Jackson State," Johnson said. "He exemplifies everything a Tiger stands for. His extraordinary leadership skills, coupled with his passion for the game and for this university aligns wholeheartedly with who I am and what I want this program to stand for. He has proven to be a winner as a player and coach in such a short time, making him a no-brainer hire for me. I am absolutely thrilled to welcome him back into THEE Family."
Johnson also announced the addition of Terrence McGrew to the staff as Director of Basketball Operations. McGrew is no stranger to the men's program after serving as a manager for the team the last two seasons, including as a graduate manager in 2025-26. Prior to that, he served as a manager for the women's basketball program.
"Terrence has been a reliable and trustworthy part of our program over the past two seasons," Johnson said. "His eagerness and enthusiasm towards learning and growing is what I want in the people that surround myself and these young men. He represents the brand in a way that we all can be proud of."
The two join Tyler Adams and Kydarrius Williams, who were retained from last year's staff.
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