JCHS Hires New Assistant Basketball Coaches To Assist New Head Coach Parker Stewart

On Saturday, (March 22, 2025), Superintendent Renee Smith and JCPS Districtwide Athletic Director Wes Bishop announced the hiring of Mr. Parker Stewart as the new Head Basketball Coach for the JCHS. Stewart, who was an assistant coach for player development and scouting for the NBA Atlanta Hawks, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the team. 

Stewart's background includes stints with professional teams in England (Sheffield Sharks) and Serbia (KK Tamis). He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers, UT Martin, and the University of Pittsburgh, where he honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of the game. While at Indiana University (2021-22), Stewart earned a place on the Academic All-Big Ten team. As a Hoosier, he averaged 6.2 points per game and shot 39.3% from three-point range during coach Mike Woodson's first season in 2021-22. Woodson was previously the Hawks' head coach from 2004-10. Stewart helped Indiana reach the NCAA Tournament as a No. 12 seed before losing in the Round of 64. 

Coach Stewart's transition from the NBA to JCHS marks a significant step in his basketball career, and the Generals are excited to see the impact he will have on the team. 
Stewart's appointment is expected to bring new energy and interest to the Generals, and fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming season under his leadership. 

Last week, the JCHS announced the assistant coaches who will help Coach Stewart with his new team. A couple of these are already familiar with the Generals' program. 

Assistant Coach Brad Sandlin returns to the staff for another year! Coach Sandlin has coached Elementary, Middle School & High School ball here in the county. Coach Sandlin is a 2002 Graduate of JCHS! Welcome back, Coach Sandlin! 

Assistant Coach Tanner Harris is a Jackson County native and graduated with the JCHS Class of 2018. Coach Harris has played and coached in the county at multiple levels and is in the 1000+ point club at JCHS. Welcome back Coach Harris! 

The new face to the assistant coaching staff is KJ Simon. Coach Simon brings a wealth of basketball knowledge to the JCHS program! Coach Simon played college ball at Bethune Cookman, Troy University & UT Martin scoring over 1000 points! Coach Simon has also played professionally in China, Chile, and Mexico. Welcome Coach Simon to Jackson County! 

With the depth of knowledge and skills embodied by this unique coaching staff the Generals' program will be more exciting than ever!