Jerrod Calhoun

Jerrod Calhoun
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamCincinnati
ConferenceBig 12
Record0–0 (–)
Biographical details
Born (1981-10-17) October 17, 1981
East Liverpool, Ohio, U.S.
EducationCincinnati (2004)
Playing career
2001–2003Cleveland State
PositionGuard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2003–2004Cincinnati (student assistant)
2004–2007Walsh (assistant)
2007–2012West Virginia (assistant)
2012–2017Fairmont State
2017–2024Youngstown State
2024–2026Utah State
2026–presentCincinnati
Head coaching record
Overall297–159 (.651)
Tournaments1–2 (NCAA Division I)
7–4 (NCAA Division II)
0–1 (NIT)
1–1 (TBC)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Awards

Jerrod Frank Calhoun (born October 17, 1981) is an American college basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team.[1] He was previously the head coach at Utah State from 2024 to 2026, Youngstown State from 2017 to 2024, and Fairmont State from 2012 to 2017.

Playing career

Calhoun was born in East Liverpool, Ohio.[2] He was a standout basketball player at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, Ohio.

Calhoun attended Cleveland State University and played two seasons under Rollie Massimino.[3] He then transferred to the University of Cincinnati and acted as a student assistant under Bob Huggins until his graduation in 2004.

Coaching career

Assistant coach (2003–12)

Calhoun's first job post graduation was as an assistant at Walsh University where he was part of the Cavaliers' NAIA national championship squad in 2005. In 2007, Calhoun rejoined Huggins at West Virginia as director of basketball operations, while being elevated to assistant coach for one season.

Fairmont State (2012–17)

In 2012, Calhoun was hired as the head coach of Division II Fairmont State University, and in six seasons at the helm, he guided the Falcons to a 124–38 record, which included four NCAA Division II Tournament appearances, and culminated in the school's first-ever title game appearance in 2017.[4]

Youngstown State (2017–2024)

Calhoun was named the 13th coach in Youngstown State history on March 27, 2017, replacing Jerry Slocum.[5]

Utah State (2024–26)

On March 30, 2024, Calhoun was named the 22nd head coach of the Utah State men’s basketball team, replacing former coach Danny Sprinkle.

Cincinnati (2026–present)

On March 24, 2026, Calhoun was named the 29th head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team, replacing Wes Miller.[1]

Head coaching record

Record table
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Fairmont State Fighting Falcons (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (2012–2013)
2012–13 Fairmont State 23–917–52ndNCAA Division II Second Round
Fairmont State Fighting Falcons (Mountain East Conference) (2013–2017)
2013–14 Fairmont State 20–1014–84th
2014–15 Fairmont State 22–1116–64thNCAA Division II Second Round
2015–16 Fairmont State 25–519–33rdNCAA Division II First Round
2016–17 Fairmont State 34–321–11stNCAA Division II Runner-up
Fairmont State: 124–38 (.765)87–23 (.791)
Youngstown State Penguins (Horizon League) (2017–2024)
2017–18 Youngstown State 8–246–12T–8th
2018–19 Youngstown State 12–208–10T–6th
2019–20 Youngstown State 18–1510–8T–4thNo postseason held
2020–21 Youngstown State 15–129–116th
2021–22 Youngstown State 19–1512–97thTBC Second Round
2022–23 Youngstown State 24–1015–51stNIT First Round
2023–24 Youngstown State 22–1014–62nd
Youngstown State: 118–106 (.527)74–61 (.548)
Utah State Aggies (Mountain West Conference) (2024–2026)
2024–25 Utah State 26–815–53rdNCAA Division I Round of 64
2025–26 Utah State 29–715–51stNCAA Division I Round of 32
Utah State: 55–15 (.786)30–10 (.750)
Cincinnati Bearcats (Big 12 Conference) (2026–present)
2026–27 Cincinnati 0–00–0
Cincinnati: 0–0 (–)0–0 (–)
Total:297–159 (.651)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

Personal life

Calhoun is a devout Catholic.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Jerrod Calhoun Named Cincinnati Men's Basketball Head Coach". University of Cincinnati Athletics - Official Athletics Website. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Bearcats bring Calhoun back to Ohio". reviewonline.com. March 24, 2026. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Jerrod Calhoun - WVU Athletics".
  4. ↑ "Fairmont State University Fighting Falcons Athletics - 2014-15 Men's Basketball Coaching Staff".
  5. ↑ "Youngstown State names Calhoun its new coach". New Castle News. Associated Press. March 28, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Utah State basketball doesn't want to be a 'stepping stone.' Here's how the Aggies plan to become the next Gonzaga". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved March 25, 2026.


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