Lynn Named Men's Assistant Basketball Coach

Head Coach Cody Hastings names Jalen Lynn as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2023-24 season. 

"I couldn't be more excited to have Jalen come back and join us," Head Coach Cody Hastings said. "He had one of, if not the best playing career during his two years here as a player. To be able to bring someone back who had success not only here, but at every place he's been is huge for our players. He understands the recruiting process leaving JUCO and then entering the transfer portal. He understands the culture we preach, and besides his knowledge of the game he is someone our players can look up to as a mentor. It's an honor to not only welcome him back, but his entire family as they are big time supporters for our program."

Lynn will be entering his first season as an assistant coach at ASU Mid-South, following a tremendous playing career.

Lynn had to say this about his new opportunity, "I am so grateful and excited to start this opportunity as an assistant coach here at ASU Mid-South. I look forward to helping this organization continue it's winning ways, and hanging more banners in The Dog House." 

Jalen began his collegiate playing career here at ASU Mid-South in the 2018-19 season. Jalen is the first and only 1,000 point scorer in school history (1,172), and also the first and only player to score 40 or more points in a single game which he accomplished twice, (40 and 41). Jalen also holds the most 3 pointers made in a game, when he was 12-15 from 3 against West Kentucky, January 31, 2019. Lynn was a two time 1st Team All-Region Player, as well as a Third Team All-American in his Sophomore season. 

After his two seasons as a Greyhound, Lynn signed to University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, where he appeared in 24 games notching 14 starts. In his lone year with the Lions, Lynn averaged 7.1 points per game with a season high of 14, while shooting an outstanding 37.8% from 3. Lynn would then transfer to NCAA Division II, Southern Nazarene in Bethany, Oklahoma for his final 2 years of eligibility. While with the Crimson Storm, Lynn would appear in 59 games making 52 starts. He would go on to average 5.9 points per game in his two seasons in Oklahoma. Lynn would go on to help Southern Nazarene to an 48-15 overall record, and an NCAA Division II National Tournament Sweet 16 Appearance. 

Lynn would go on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from SNU. He was also be working as a College Career Coach, working with West Memphis School District.