Jimmy Lallathin was hired as men’s basketball coach at Kennesaw State on Thursday.

The announcement comes less than a day after the university announced that Lewis Preston wasn’t going to remain as coach.

Lallathin took over the program after Preston took a leave of absence for personal and medical reasons on Jan. 2 that lasted throughout the season.

Lallathin led the Owls to a 3-13 record in the season’s final two months.

Lallathin joined Preston’s staff in 2011 after four years at Miami (Ohio), the last as an assistant coach in 2010-11.

He is a native of West Chester Township, Ohio.

About the Author

Keep Reading

Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) is expected to lead an elite Bulldogs defensive front this season. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz / AJC

Featured

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, seen here in a file photo from Nov. 14, 2024, is conducting a statewide audit of voter registrations targeting registrations at businesses and P.O. boxes for possible cancelation. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com