Jason Owens is in his second year (2023-24) as an assistant coach for the Missouri Southern men's basketball program.
Owens comes to the Lions after two seasons at Missouri State - West Plains where he helped the Grizzlies to a 13-9 record in his first season. Prior to MSUWP, Owens coached at Southeast Missouri State where he was an assistant to head coach Ricky Ray.
Prior to SEMO, Owens coached two years at Pittsburg State where he helped the Gorillas to back-to-back winning seasons. He helped mentor four All-MIAA student-athletes. Prior to Pittsburg State Owens spent three seasons as assistant coach at Moberly Area Community College under Pat Smith. While at Moberly, he helped the Greyhounds compile a 72-26 record and earn NJCAA Region 16 and District 5 titles, as well as a NJCAA Sweet 16 appearance in 2015-2016. He helped 24 Greyhounds advance to play at the NCAA Division 1 or Division 2 level during his tenure at Moberly.
Owens began his coaching career as an assistant at Neosho County Community College in Kansas. He then returned to his alma mater (Siena Heights) to serve as an assistant coach from 2007-2010. While at Siena, he coached four NAIA All-Americans and helped lead the Saints to a 44-20 record.
The Detroit, Michigan, native played four years at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan, where he earned a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies in 2006. He was a two-year team captain and all-conference honoree for the Saints.
Owens is married to Shaileen Owens. The couple has two children, Jason Jr. and Maliya.
