Head coach Adam Howard continued building his inaugural Troy staff with the hiring of veteran coach Kyle Roane.
A coach with more than 30 years of experience, Roane most recently spent four seasons as the associate head coach at Southeastern Louisiana, marking his third stint with the program.
“Kyle Roane is a someone I knew if I ever got an opportunity to get a head coaching position, he would be one of my first calls,” Howard said. “There isn’t a single part of our program that he won’t touch. Coach Roane isn’t just a great coach; he’s one of the best people I’ve ever known, and our student-athletes and community are better because he’s here with us at Troy.”
During his time at SLU, Roane played a key role in the development of multiple Southland Conference award winners, including Student-Athlete of the Year Nick Caldwell (2023-24), Newcomer of the Year Sam Hines Jr. (2024-25) and Freshman of the Year Jeremy Elyzee (2024-25). He also helped guide the Lions to a winning season in 2023-24 and a first-round bye in the Southland Conference Tournament.
“I’m excited to be a part of Coach Howard’s staff,” Roane said. “Coach Howard is a proven winner. His knowledge of the game, ability to build meaningful relationships and genuine character make him one of the brightest coaches in the business. Troy basketball, the athletic department and the community have all experienced tremendous success, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it.”
Prior to his most recent stint at Southeastern Louisiana, Roane spent three seasons at his alma mater, Southern Miss, serving as associate head coach under Jay Ladner. He returned to Hattiesburg after following Ladner from Southeastern Louisiana, where the duo guided the Lions to the 2018 Southland Conference Championship game behind a 22-12 overall record and a 15-3 mark in conference play.
Roane also spent the 2016-17 season as the Director of Basketball Operations at Southern Miss under Doc Sadler.
His first coaching role at a four-year institution came with the Golden Eagles from 1996-2003, where he was elevated to associate head coach for the 2002-03 season. During that stretch, Southern Miss recorded two 22-win seasons, advanced to the NIT twice and won the 2001 Conference USA regular-season championship.
Roane spent a season on the bench at Pearl River Community College (2004-05) before earning his first collegiate head coach job at Jones Junior College (2006-08).
Roane’s other head coaching stops included Forrest County Agricultural High School (2003-04, 2010-11) and Petal High School (2011-14).
He also served on the Jacksonville State staff from 2008-10.
The Brooklyn, Miss., native began his coaching career at Pearl River Community College, serving as a student assistant from 1992-94 before becoming a full-time assistant while completing his undergraduate studies.
Roane earned his bachelor’s degree from Southern Miss in 1995 before completing his master’s degree in 1997.
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