Jordan Fee Named New Head Basketball Coach at Lamar University

Architect of historic NCAA Division II turnaround takes over Cardinals program

Mar. 14, 2026 at 7:33pm

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Lamar University has named Jordan Fee as the new head coach of the men's basketball team. Fee comes to Lamar after serving as an assistant and associate head coach at Florida Atlantic University. Prior to that, Fee was the head coach at Gannon University, where he engineered the greatest single-season turnaround in NCAA history, leading the team to a 32-3 record and an NCAA Division II Elite Eight appearance after the program had just 3 wins the previous year.

Why it matters

Lamar University is looking to return to championship-level success on the basketball court, and Fee's proven track record of turning around struggling programs makes him an exciting hire. His innovative offensive schemes and ability to develop players could help revitalize the Cardinals' program.

The details

Fee spent the past two seasons as an assistant and associate head coach at Florida Atlantic University, helping lead the Owls to 36 wins and a postseason berth in 2025. Prior to that, he was the head coach at Gannon University, where he took over a team that had just 3 wins the previous season and led them to a 32-3 record, the greatest single-season turnaround in NCAA history. Under Fee, Gannon led Division II in scoring at 100.4 points per game, won their conference regular season and tournament titles, and advanced to the 2024 Division II Elite Eight.

  • Fee was named Lamar's new head coach on March 14, 2026.
  • He spent the past two seasons as an assistant and associate head coach at Florida Atlantic University.

The players

Jordan Fee

The new head men's basketball coach at Lamar University, known for engineering the greatest single-season turnaround in NCAA history while head coach at Gannon University.

Jeff O'Malley

Lamar University Vice President and Director of Athletics, who announced the hiring of Jordan Fee as the new head basketball coach.

Dr. Jaime Taylor

Lamar University President, who expressed confidence in Fee's ability to return the program to championship-level success.

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What they’re saying

“Lamar University has a proud history of excellence on the basketball court, and we are committed to bringing that championship‑level success back to Beaumont. This search generated tremendous national interest, and I am confident that we have identified the right leader for Lamar University. Jordan brings an energy, a vision, and a proven record that align perfectly with who we are and where we intend to go. He is one of the true rising stars in the coaching profession, and I am excited to see our program grow and thrive under his leadership.”

— Dr. Jaime Taylor, Lamar University President (Lamar University)

“I would first like to thank University President, Dr. Jaime Taylor, and Vice President and Director of Athletics, Jeff O'Malley , for placing their trust in me. It is an honor to be named head men's basketball coach at Lamar University. This program has a proud history, I'm excited about the bright future ahead.”

— Jordan Fee (Lamar University)

What’s next

Lamar University will hold a press conference to formally introduce Jordan Fee as the new head men's basketball coach at a later date.

The takeaway

Jordan Fee's proven track record of turning around struggling basketball programs, including the greatest single-season turnaround in NCAA history, makes him an exciting hire for Lamar University as they look to restore their proud tradition of excellence on the court.