JerShon Cobb Joins Boston College Women’s Basketball as Assistant Coach

Boston College women’s basketball just landed a notable addition to its coaching staff. JerShon Cobb is coming on board as an assistant coach.

Cobb arrives after a solid stretch with Bradley University’s women’s basketball program. There, he played a big part in some impressive team achievements, including a 20-win season and standout defensive and offensive numbers.

He’s got a pretty varied coaching background, plus professional playing experience, so folks expect him to bring a fresh perspective and some real know-how to Boston College.

JerShon Cobb’s Coaching Journey

JerShon Cobb’s path to Boston College really highlights his commitment and skill in basketball coaching. Before this new role, he spent two seasons with Bradley University’s women’s team.

During his time at Bradley, the team racked up 37 wins. That included a memorable 20-win season in his second year.

Achievements at Bradley University

While Cobb was at Bradley, the women’s basketball team hit some impressive marks:

• Two All-Missouri Valley Conference selections
• League’s Newcomer of the Year
• Top scoring defense in the Missouri Valley Conference (64.2 points allowed per game)
• Top three-point defense in the conference (26.9% from beyond the arc, top 20 nationally)
• League-best three-point shooting percentage (34.6%)
• Second in the conference for made threes per game (eight per game)
• Second in the MVC in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.06)

Previous Coaching Roles

Before Bradley, Cobb sharpened his coaching skills with a few other teams. He spent two seasons as an assistant with Loyola Maryland men’s basketball under Taravas Hardy, who was his mentor back when he played.

This experience helped Cobb see the game from both a player and coach’s angle. He also worked with the Atlanta Xpress AAU program near his hometown in Decatur, Georgia.

With the AAU group, Cobb got to work closely with young, up-and-coming athletes. He helped them fine-tune their skills and get ready for the next level.

Professional Playing Career

Cobb’s background isn’t just about coaching—he’s got a solid playing career too. After getting his degree in African-American Studies from Northwestern in 2015, he played in the NBA G League with the Canton Charge.

He also played in Canada with the Halifax Hurricanes. That time as a pro gave him firsthand experience with the grind and demands of high-level basketball, which he now brings into his coaching.

Role at Northwestern University

After playing professionally, Cobb went back to Northwestern and joined the Wildcats men’s basketball staff as the director of player development. In that job, he handled:

• Scouting
• Game preparation
• Player development
• Academic support

The role at Northwestern let Cobb take a well-rounded approach to coaching. He paid attention to both the athletic and academic sides of his players’ lives.

Impact on Boston College Women’s Basketball

With JerShon Cobb joining the Boston College women’s basketball coaching staff, folks are expecting some real changes. His coaching experience and time as a pro player give him a perspective that could really help the team grow.

Defensive Prowess

Cobb made a name for himself at Bradley by building tough defensive teams. At Boston College, he’ll probably bring in some of those same defensive ideas, focusing on:

• Scoring defense
• Three-point defense

If he can get the Eagles playing that kind of defense, opponents are going to have a rough time putting up points.

Offensive Strategies

Cobb’s also shown he knows his stuff on offense. His Bradley teams led the conference in three-point shooting percentage and were second in made threes per game.

At Boston College, he’s got the chance to use that experience to boost the team’s offense, especially by focusing on:

• Efficient three-point shooting
• Effective ball movement
• High assist-to-turnover ratio

With a sharper offense, the Eagles could really start to rack up points and keep their edge on the court.