276Athletics COURT TO COACH Rhodes back to Harding | From the stands in the Rhodes-Reaves field house, men’s head basketball coach Weston Jameson poses for a portrait. Jameson was named the new men’s basketball head coach on March 16. He was formerly an assistant women’s coach and played for the Bisons from 2010-14. Photo by Lauren Simmons A former Harding basketball player assumes role as head men’s basketball coach. Harding University basketball had been a part of coach Weston Jameson’s life since his time as a player in 2010. Starting in the 2010 season, Jameson played as a point guard for the Bisons until 2014. Jameson got the full experience as a player when he started and participated in three NCAA Division II Tournaments during his college basketball career. He returned for the 2023-24 season as he was hired to be the head coach of the men’s basketball team. As he came back in the fall 2023, he reminisced on his time as a player and what it meant to be the coach. “I had an amazing experience during my five years as a player,” Jameson said. “I played with some incredible players but even better teammates.” Jameson felt the family dynamic of his team as a player and valued that as he became a coach. He felt that his time in 2010 reflected what he wanted to bring to the team. Jameson loved how the team continued to grow even with an experienced roster. “I love the challenge of improving by one percent each day,” Jameson said. “One of the most gratifying things is looking back over the course of an entire year and realizing all of the progress you made on and off the floor.” Jameson found watching the progress of the team to be the most rewarding part when he became the coach. In addition to growth on the court, he also watched the team grow emotionally and spirtitually. Jameson wanted to expand relationships outside of the team and build a legacy to connect with the entire Harding community. “The Harding basketball team is truly a family,” Jameson said. “You play with guys for four or five years, but you build relationships that literally last a lifetime.” Jameson found connections through his time as a player and hoped that his players could do the same. The relationship he had with former men’s head basketball coach and Athletic Director Jeff Morgan was something he valued and wanted to replicate with his team. Seeing Jameson as a player, Morgan believed Jameson would do well as coach because of his organizational skills, knowledge of the game and his love for the team. “Coach Jameson was a great point guard for us on some really good teams,” Morgan said. “It always was like having another coach on the floor because of his leadership and communication. He had a great feel for the game and knew how
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