NDSU Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Jason Kemp Resigns

FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State University head men’s basketball coach Saul Phillips announced Tuesday, May 7, that assistant coach Jason Kemp has resigned to pursue further opportunities in coaching.

Kemp had been a part of the Bison men’s basketball coaching staff for eight years, starting as a graduate assistant in 2005 and serving six seasons as an assistant coach from 2007-13.

“Jason’s contributions in his eight years at North Dakota State have been immeasurable,” said Phillips. “The work he’s done on the court and behind the scenes has earned him a chance at a new opportunity. Jason has an unbelievably bright future ahead of him, and he will always be a friend to the NDSU athletic department and the people in it.”

The NDSU basketball four-coach staff had remained unchanged since the start of the 2007-08 season.

“My eight years at North Dakota State have been a privilege that I will treasure forever,” said Kemp. “Under the direction of Saul Phillips and Gene Taylor, this program has reached unprecedented heights, and I have enjoyed being a part of something so special. Our players’ hard work and dedication have allowed me a new opportunity, and I can’t thank them enough.”

NDSU posted a 24-10 record for the 2012-13 season, advancing to the championship game of the Summit League tournament. The Bison went 108-77 for a .584 winning percentage in Kemp’s tenure as an assistant coach.