JJ Kingsley
JJ Kingsley
  • Title:
    Assistant Coach
  • Phone:
    812-888-5744
Bio

Coach JJ Kingsley enters his third season as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Vincennes University (VU).

The 2024–25 season was a memorable one, as Kingsley assisted in guiding the Trailblazers to a 28–5 overall record and a perfect 16–0 mark in NJCAA Region 24 regular season play. VU earned its 38th appearance in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament, posting impressive wins over Three Rivers and Indian Hills before falling in a tightly contested quarterfinal matchup against Panola College. The team was led by standout guard LeBron Thomas, who earned NJCAA 1st-Team All-American honors after averaging over 18 points per game and emerging as one of the most dynamic scorers and leaders in the country.

Since Kingsley joined the VU staff, the Trailblazers have a record of 58–9 overall, won a District 16 Championship, and made two NJCAA National Tournament appearances. The program has produced three NJCAA All-Americans and seen 12 players continue their careers at four-year institutions.

Kingsley joined VU after serving as an assistant coach at Texas A&M-Texarkana (NAIA) during the 2022–23 season. The Eagles finished 22–9 overall and 14–6 in conference play, earning a berth in the NAIA National Tournament. Under Kingsley’s guidance, three players earned All-Conference honors, including First Team selections Kobe Powell and Tray Spencer. Powell was named an NAIA Third Team All-American, while Spencer received honorable mention.

From 2019 to 2022, Kingsley coached at South Spencer High School (Indiana), serving in various roles including freshman coach, varsity assistant, and junior varsity head coach. During his tenure, the Rebels compiled a 58–14 record, won a 2A sectional title in 2019–20, and captured the Pocket Athletic Conference Championship in 2021–22.

Kingsley earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Southern Indiana in 2018 and a master’s in sport management in 2022; he is also a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise. Kingsley and his wife Lauren have been married five years and are proud parents to their newborn son, James, and golden retriever, Duff.