Randy Bolden

Dynamic and results-driven Head Men's Basketball Coach with a proven track record as a head coach at Mississippi College and Jones College. Accomplished and focused educational professional with 20+ years of experience in teaching, coaching, mentoring, and athlete development at both high school and college levels. Skilled in developing game strategies and fostering character development, enhancing both athletic performance and academic success.

• Led Mississippi College to Gulf South Conference tournament (2023, 2024) for first time since 1996.
• Developed 2 All-GSC performers during time at Mississippi College in Rashad Bolden (1st Team in 23-24) and Galen Smith Jr. (2nd Team in 22-23)
• Developed an NABC South All-District 2nd team player in Rashad Bolden (23-24)
• Facilitated a 14 win increase compared to the previous 4 year period by enacting a culture of accountability, discipline, and motivation.
• Renovated facilities by proposing, winning and executing capital works project that included a locker room renovation while at Mississippi College.
• Directed Jones College program to achieve back-to-back 20-win seasons, a South Division Championship, and a conference runner up finish in 2018-19.
• Achieved a Region 23 runner-up finish in 2019-20 while leading Jones College.
• During tenure at Jones College; saw over 20 student athletes move on to the 4 year level including institutions such as Georgetown, Louisiana, Southern Miss, Mississippi College.
• While at Meridian High School led the Wildcats to a combined record of 227-55.
• Led Meridian High School to MHSAA 6A State Championship with a record of 29-2 in 2011; including back-to-back South State championships in 2010 & 2011.
• Served as the North/South All-Star game head coach in 2011.

As a Player:

• Played Professionally (1998-2002) for teams in Iceland (Grindavik), Brazil (Londrina), and Canada (Saskatchewan Hawks).
• SWAC Player of the Year at Texas Southern in 1997 and 1998.
• 1st Team All SWAC Award at Texas Southern in 1996.
• Freshman of the Year Award at Texas Southern in 1995.

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