The Colgate men's basketball program announced the addition of
Kaylin Johnson as an assistant coach in July 2025.
At Colgate
Colgate finished in the top three of the Patriot League standings and advanced to the conference semifinals for the ninth consecutive season in 2025-26. The Raiders finished 18-15 overall including an 11-7 mark in league play. Johnson aided in the development of an All-Patriot League First Team, All-Defensive Team, and a Rookie of the Year during his first season in Hamilton.
Prior to Colgate
Before joining Colgate, Johnson served as the assistant basketball coach and director of operations at Winthrop University for three seasons. During his tenure, Johnson helped guide the team to three playoff appearances. In the most recent 2024-2025 season, the team posted a 23–11 record and finished as Big South Runner-ups.
In addition to coaching, Johnson served as the athletic director at Sacred Heart Cathedral School for a year, while also coaching the boys' basketball team. Prior to becoming athletic director, he was a physical education teacher for two years at Sacred Heart Cathedral School.
Johnson's passion for coaching has remained strong throughout his career, as he also held the position of associate head basketball coach at Brevard College for eight seasons.
The Baton Rouge, La. native received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration from Samford University in 2012, where he was a four-year member of the men's basketball program. Johnson appeared in more than 80 games and received the team's Most Improved Player award in 2009-2010. He was also an active member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
