Cougar Shorttakes

DeMond rejoins his former college, CSI, as assistant coach

College of Southern Idaho Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Reinert has announced that A.J. DeMond has been hired as an assistant coach for the Golden Eagle Men’s Basketball Team.

DeMond is very familiar with the CSI Men’s basketball program having previously served as an assistant coach from 2020-2022. He returns to the Golden Eagles coaching staff after serving as the lead assistant at Western Nebraska Community College during the 2022-23 season.

“I am pleased to welcome back A.J. and his wife Hailey to the CSI and Twin Falls community,” Reinert said. “A.J. is a talented young coach who has demonstrated his commitment to ensuring success on the

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DeMond, an Idaho native, has a proven track record of success on and off the court. This past season at Western Nebraska, DeMond coached multiple NJCAA Region 9 selections and helped the team to an increase in win total from the previous season.

“My wife Haily and I are thrilled to be returning to CSI and the Twin Falls Community.” Demond said. “CSI is a special place with the greatest fans and supporters of any junior college in the country. We are very blessed to have this opportunity and can’t wait to get started. Live or Die CSI!”

— CSI Press Release