chris jans

Chris Jans is an acclaimed American college basketball head coach currently coaching at Mississippi State University. Jans has an impressive career winning percentage of .765 (143-44) as a Division I head coach, and his teams have all been highly successful in conference play.

Jans’ coaching career began as an assistant coach before he took on his first head coaching role at Kirkwood Community College in 1996-97. He quickly found success, leading Kirkwood to a conference title and the program’s first-ever national tournament appearance. After his successful stint at Kirkwood, Jans went on to coach at various junior colleges before joining the coaching staff at Wichita State University. During his time there, the team had a remarkable run of success, averaging 30 wins per season and making a Final Four appearance. Jans’ reputation as a talented recruiter and tactician earned him recognition as one of the top coaches in the game. In 2014, Jans was hired as the head coach at Bowling Green, where he led the team to its most wins in 13 years. Fast-forward to 2017 and Jans was hired as the head coach at New Mexico State, where he achieved unprecedented success, leading the Aggies to a 122-32 record and three NCAA Tournament appearances. Jans’ success at New Mexico State earned him a reputation as one of the top coaches in the country, and in 2022, he was hired as the head coach at Mississippi State.

Known for his emphasis on player development, culture of accountability, and brilliant tactician skills, Jans continues to make a name for himself as a successful college basketball head coach. He regularly updates his tens of thousands of followers on Twitter along the way with his invaluable insights and sports commentary.