Noah Greenspan and Kyle Butler have been hired as assistant basketball coaches at Colby College under new head David McLaughlin.
Greenspan joined the Colby Men’s Basketball program as the John “Swisher” Mitchell Assistant Coach in the summer of 2026 after spending the previous two seasons as a graduate assistant with the Men’s Basketball program at The George Washington University.
During his time at GW, Greenspan was involved in all aspects of the program, including recruiting, scouting, player development, operations, and game planning. He helped the Revolutionaries earn the program’s first postseason victory since 2017 with a first-round win over Utah Valley in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). During his two seasons at GW, the Revolutionaries also recorded back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since the 2015-16 and 2016-17 campaigns. Greenspan earned his Master of Science in Sport Management from George Washington in the spring of 2026.
A 2024 graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Greenspan earned a Bachelor of Arts in History while serving as a manager for the Badgers men’s basketball program for three seasons. A native of Washington, D.C., he attended Sidwell Friends School.
“I am honored to join the Colby College Men’s Basketball program as The John “Swisher” Mitchell Assistant Coach. From my first conversations with Coach McLaughlin, I was inspired by his vision and passion for the program. I am excited to work with our student-athletes and become part of the outstanding Colby community. I am incredibly grateful to Coach McLaughlin, as well as Harold Alfond Director of Athletics Amanda DeMartino, for the opportunity to join the Colby family.”
Butler returned to the Colby Men’s Basketball program as an assistant coach in the summer of 2026 after beginning his coaching career at the high school and youth levels. A 2023 Colby graduate, Butler was a four-year member of the Mules Men’s Basketball team and helped the program earn an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2020, as well as appearances in the NESCAC Championship game in 2020 and 2023.
Prior to returning to Mayflower Hill, Butler served as the Head Varsity Basketball Coach at The Fenn School after previously serving as an assistant coach. In his first season as head coach, he led the program to a 14-3 record. Butler also served as The Fenn School’s Assistant Director of Admission and Coordinator of Multicultural Outreach before joining NDUR for Athletes as
Director of Student-Athlete and Partnership Success, where he worked with student-athletes in leadership development, mental performance, and personal growth. During the 2025-26 season, Butler returned to his alma mater, The Rivers School, where he served as the Boys’ Junior Varsity Head Coach and Varsity Assistant Coach.
While a student-athlete at Colby, Butler founded KB3 Elite Basketball, a player development organization that has trained and mentored hundreds of athletes throughout New England. He is also the co-founder of The Summer Draft League, a competitive summer league focused on providing athletes with high-level competition, skill development, and exposure opportunities. A native of Mattapan, Massachusetts, Butler earned a bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies with a minor in Classics from Colby College in 2023.
“When I first arrived at Colby, the transition was challenging. But the unwavering support of my coaches and teammates helped me find my footing and fully embrace the Colby experience which changed my life for the better. I’m incredibly grateful to Coach McLaughlin for the opportunity to return to the program and help support the next generation of young men who will have the same life-changing experience.”
