Bubba Jennings is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Head Golf Coach at Arlington Baptist University since May 2021. In his first season, the Patriot Men’s Basketball team won the Southwest Regional Championship and the 2022 ACCA National Championship, securing their 5th overall title. Coach Jennings has produced three ACCA All-Americans and one NCCAA DII All-American.
Before coaching, Jennings had a stellar playing career at Texas Tech University from 1980 to 1985. He recorded 1,727 points, 378 assists, and 149 steals, earning four All-Southwest Conference selections. During his senior year, he led Texas Tech to a 23-8 overall record, winning the SWC Conference Championship and securing a spot in the NCCA Tournament. Jennings received numerous accolades, including SWC Player of the Year, SWC Offensive Player of the Year and All-American Honorable Mention.
He started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Texas Tech, then led Artesia High School to two state titles in nine seasons. Later, he coached at Coronado High School, earning District 3-5A City Coach of the Year. After serving at Texas Tech as a video operations manager, he became a full-time assistant coach in 2008. Most recently, Jennings coached at Peaster High School as the head boys’ basketball coach.
Coach Jennings is excited for the 2023-24 basketball season. When asked his thoughts he responded with this. “This year will be my 31st year as a basketball coach. I am looking forward to getting the year and the season started as I love to coach. We should have an exciting team as we mix our returners with the new players that we have recruited. We want to play a fast-paced game, pushing the ball on every possession. We will also play full court defense pressuring the ball and forcing an up-tempo game. I think it will be fun working with the guys and helping them develop their basketball skills. Go Patriots!"
