Jalen Butler Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at LBW Community College

LBW Community College proudly announces the hiring of Jalen Butler as the new head coach of the Saints men's basketball program. Butler brings over a decade of NCAA Division II coaching experience and a strong commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the court.

"I am very grateful to President Kelley and the hiring committee for the opportunity to lead the men's basketball program," Butler said. "The ACCC is a conference that I have consistently recruited, and this opportunity is a dream come true. I see so much potential at LBW, and I look forward to getting to work!"

A native of Augusta, Georgia, Butler played collegiate basketball at LaGrange College, where he earned dual degrees in exercise science and political science with a minor in coaching. During his playing career, he was part of back-to-back USA South Tournament Championship teams and NCAA Tournament appearances in 2014 and 2015. He also received multiple academic honors, including USA South Academic All-Conference and the NABC Honors Court.

Butler began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Armstrong State University, earning a master's degree in professional communication and leadership. He then served as an assistant coach at Georgia Southwestern State University for two years before joining Columbus State University, where he spent six seasons as the head assistant coach. At Columbus State, Butler contributed to two NCAA Tournament appearances, including a 2025 Peach Belt Conference regular-season championship and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Southeast Regional.

Throughout his coaching tenure, Butler has been instrumental in developing 12 All-Conference players, one Player of the Year, one All-American, two Defensive Players of the Year, and two Freshmen of the Year. His teams have made seven conference tournament appearances, including one finals appearance and four semifinal appearances.

"My goal is to build a program that the community and campus can be proud of," Butler said. "Developing young men that will grow holistically, compete at a high level, and move on to four-year institutions."

"Coach Butler brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success at the Division II level," said Steve Helms, LBW athletic director. "His commitment to players and academic excellence aligns perfectly with our mission. We are excited to welcome him to the Saints family."

Coach Butler can be reached at jbutler@lbwcc.edu for inquiries regarding the men's basketball program. Find out more and follow along with Saints' Athletics this season at lbwsaints.com.