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The Ben Johnson Coaching Tree grows a branch.
MSU Moorhead has announced that Jason Kemp will become the 15th head men’s basketball coach in program history. Kemp has been in the coaching profession for over 20 years, beginning with MSUM in 2004.
“It is with great excitement that I accept the opportunity to be the next Head Coach at Minnesota State University Moorhead. I started my career at MSUM, and it certainly is a full circle moment to return here in this capacity,” said Kemp.
“I have watched the program grow and achieve great levels of success under the watch of some very talented coaches and administrators, and I do not take lightly the responsibility of continuing that momentum. My family and I are humbled by the opportunity to return to the Fargo-Moorhead area, and we will work hard every day to maintain a level of success that makes our institution, fanbase, and alumni proud to be Dragons.”
Kemp most recently was an assistant coach at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn. While on the Golden Gopher staff, Kemp helped guide the program to an NIT second round berth in 2024. Kemp was instrumental in the development of several key players for the Gophers, including forward Dawson Garcia. Under Kemp’s tutelage, Garcia was a two-time All-Big Ten selection, including earning second team honors in 2024-25.
The Madison, Wis., native had several other development successes with the Golden Gophers, including Cam Christie, Elijah Hawkins, Pharrel Payne and Talon Cooper. Christie was an All-Big Ten Freshman Team selection in 2023-24 and was eventually a second-round draft pick of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers. Kemp also helped grow the game of former Gopher Jamison Battle, who is currently with the Toronto Raptors organization.
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MSU Moorhead has announced that Jason Kemp will become the 15th head men’s basketball coach in program history. Kemp has been in the coaching profession for over 20 years, beginning with MSUM in 2004.
“It is with great excitement that I accept the opportunity to be the next Head Coach at Minnesota State University Moorhead. I started my career at MSUM, and it certainly is a full circle moment to return here in this capacity,” said Kemp.
“I have watched the program grow and achieve great levels of success under the watch of some very talented coaches and administrators, and I do not take lightly the responsibility of continuing that momentum. My family and I are humbled by the opportunity to return to the Fargo-Moorhead area, and we will work hard every day to maintain a level of success that makes our institution, fanbase, and alumni proud to be Dragons.”
Kemp most recently was an assistant coach at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn. While on the Golden Gopher staff, Kemp helped guide the program to an NIT second round berth in 2024. Kemp was instrumental in the development of several key players for the Gophers, including forward Dawson Garcia. Under Kemp’s tutelage, Garcia was a two-time All-Big Ten selection, including earning second team honors in 2024-25.
The Madison, Wis., native had several other development successes with the Golden Gophers, including Cam Christie, Elijah Hawkins, Pharrel Payne and Talon Cooper. Christie was an All-Big Ten Freshman Team selection in 2023-24 and was eventually a second-round draft pick of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers. Kemp also helped grow the game of former Gopher Jamison Battle, who is currently with the Toronto Raptors organization.
Jason Kemp Named MSUM Head Men's Basketball Coach - KVRR Local News
MOORHEAD, Minn. (MSUM ATHLETICS)– MSU Moorhead has announced that Jason Kemp will become the 15th head men’s basketball coach in program history. Kemp has been in the coaching profession for over 20 years, beginning with MSUM in 2004. “It is with great excitement that I accept the opportunity to...
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