Oklahoma State University Athletics
Jack Easley Named To Cowgirl Basketball Staff
May 01, 2012 | Cowgirl Basketball
May 1, 2012
STILLWATER, Okla. - Longtime coaching veteran and former Oklahoma State assistant coach Jack Easley is returning to the Cowgirl basketball program as its director of player development it was announced today by OSU head coach Jim Littell.
"I have known Jim since his time at Seward County and have always had respect for him and the way he runs his program," Easley said. "To be able to return to a place that we called home for so many years and have the opportunity to be close to our family again is truly special."
Easley returns to Stillwater after spending nine seasons at Iowa State, including the last seven as the program's associate head coach.
Before joining the Cyclone staff, Easley spent one season as an assistant at Providence College.
"We are excited that Jack has decided to join our staff," Littell said. "He brings with him a wealth of experience at the Division I level and his familiarity with the Big 12 and Oklahoma State will make him a tremendous asset to our program."
During his time in Ames, the Cyclones reached the postseason every year, including seven NCAA Tournament berths. ISU reached the NCAA Elite Eight in 2009 and the NCAA Sweet 16 the following year.
Easley moved to the Division I level in 1983 when he came to OSU as an assistant coach. During his 19-year tenure, the Cowgirls tallied seven 20-win seasons, made seven trips to the NCAA Tournament and captured three Big Eight titles.
A native of Kansas City, Mo., Easley began his coaching career at Slater (Mo.) High School before a stint at State Fair (Mo.) Community College.
He and his wife, Marla, have three sons; Sam, Lance and Zac, as well as three grandsons; Logan, Easton and Ty.
