John Wood Community College has announced the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jonny Dahl. Assistant Coach Austin Banks will serve as Interim Head Coach. A search for a permanent Head Coach is underway.

“We wish Coach Dahl all the best as he pursues other opportunities,” JWCC Athletic Director Adam Hightower shared.  “Coach Banks knows our existing and incoming roster and is doing a great job.  He is committed to the program and is excited to prepare for next season. We have full confidence in Coach Banks to lead our program. Per John Wood policy, we will open the position for hire and do our best to name a permanent Head Coach as soon as we can.”

Banks, who led player development for the Blazers during the 2024-25 season, is excited for the opportunity.

“We have a great group of returners and recruits we’ve been working with, and I appreciate the opportunity to lead this program in the interim,” Banks said. “My focus is to lead our guys. Ultimately, I want what is best for the program.”

Prior to joining JWCC, Banks served as a high school basketball coach and ran a private training academy in his home state of Florida, working with players such as Keon Ellis from the Sacramento Kings, Cam Miles from Florida State and Tyler Johnson from Virginia Tech. Banks played for Iowa Wesleyan University for four years and led the conference in assists in his junior and senior seasons. He ranks in the top eight for all-time assists in school history.

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