Bio

Coach NaJarius “JJ” Green is entering his third season as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Columbia College.

After taking over a team that went 4-22 during the 2021-22 season, Green more than doubled that win total to 10 wins during his first season, leading the Koalas with a 10-18 record. Those 10 wins are the most in a season since Columbia College re-established Women’s Basketball in 2005. Green also led the Koalas to the AAC Conference Tournament held in Kingsport, TN.

A native of Union, S.C., Green joined the Columbia College staff after spending two seasons as the top assistant with the Women’s Basketball team at Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) in Spartanburg, SC.

While at SMC, Green helped lead the Pioneers to back-to-back Region-10 championships and two district championship appearances. Throughout his time at SMC the coaching staff put together a 31-13 record.

At SMC, Green was responsible for recruiting, assisting with on-court practices, and the team’s weight program. He was also instrumental in the development of six All-Region players and two Region-10 Player of the Year recipients, including Honorable Mention All-American JaMari Frederick.

In addition to his basketball duties at SMC, Green also served as Involvement and Activities Coordinator.

Green graduated from Southern Wesleyan University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Sport Management. He comes to Columbia with two important people in his life, his son Jihari and his girlfriend Zakiyah.