Jordan Fair - Arkansas State University Men's Basketball Assistant Coach - Episode 1158
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Jordan Fair is entering his first season as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Arkansas State University in 2025-2026 under Head Coach Ryan Pannone.
Fair spent the previous 4 seasons as the Head Coach at his alma mater Oldsmar Christian (FL) High School building up the Eagles into one of the top 25 high school programs in the country. Fair has also worked in player development with NBA players including Donovan Mitchell, Anfernee Simons, John Henson, Tony Bradley, Adrian Griffin, Aaron Jackson, Harrison Barnes, and more.
Fair served as an assistant coach under Rick Pitino at Louisville during the 2016-2017 season following his first stint as the Head Coach at Oldsmar Christian from 2012-2016. Jordan began his coaching career as an assistant to Pannone at Oldsmar in 2010 and then was an assistant at Faith Baptist (FL) High School for the 2011-2012 season.
As a player, Fair competed collegiately for Lee University and the University of North Florida.
On this episode Mike & Jordan discuss the importance of personal growth and adaptation in coaching, as Fair reflects on his experiences from coaching at the high school level to entering the collegiate sphere. He emphasizes the necessity of hard work, continuous learning, and cultivating a positive environment for both players and staff, highlighting the profound impact that relationships and culture have within a team. Fair's commitment to developing not only skilled athletes but also good individuals is central to his coaching philosophy. As he embarks on this new chapter at Arkansas State, listeners are invited to explore the challenges and joys that accompany the pursuit of excellence in the world of basketball.
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