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Robert DeLafayette Jeter III[1] (born May 15, 1969) is an American college basketball coach and current head coach at Southern Utah.

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Personal life

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Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jeter grew up in Chicago. His father, Bob (1937–2008), was a Rose Bowl MVP as a halfback for the Iowa Hawkeyes and a second round pick in the 1960 NFL draft. He was later a defensive back in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers under Vince Lombardi and a member of the Packer Hall of Fame and Rose Bowl Hall of Fame.[1] His brother, Carlton Jeter, played basketball alongside him at UW–Platteville. His uncle, Tony Jeter, played football at Nebraska under head coach Bob Devaney and was a tight end in the NFL for two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jeter and his wife, Deanna, have three sons, Robert, Jonathan (J.T.) and Jackson, and one daughter, Jolie.

Playing career

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Jeter attended high school at Quigley South Preparatory School in Chicago, and then played collegiate basketball at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, where he played under coach Bo Ryan from 1987 to 1991 as a starting forward. Jeter was the captain of his team when it won the 1991 NCAA Division III tournament and was named to the all-Final Four team. He holds the UW–Platteville records for career field goal percentage (.601) and consecutive starts (89). In his four years playing, UW–Platteville went 102–16 while Jeter was a two-time All-Wisconsin State University Conference selection and two-time All-Midwest Region choice. He was also named to the Wisconsin State University Conference honor roll three times. He graduated with a B.S. in business administration in 1991. He also earned a master's degree in adult education at UW–Platteville in December 2001. Following graduation, he played professionally overseas from 1992 to 1993, with Olivias Futebol Clube in Portugal, leading the Portuguese national league in scoring.[2] Jeter was inducted into the UW–Platteville Athletic Hall of Fame in September 2006.

Coaching career

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Jeter returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach in 1994, where he'd stay until 1998 and as part of the Pioneers national title teams in 1995 and 1998 before having a one-year stopover at Marquette under Mike Deane. He'd then reunite with Ryan at Milwaukee, and would subsequently follow Ryan as an assistant coach to Wisconsin.[2]

In four years with the Badgers from 2001 to 2005, He was the Badgers' lead recruiter, while also coordinating Wisconsin's scouting and academic efforts. While at Wisconsin, they won two regular season Big Ten championships and a Big Ten tournament title. They also made four straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including berths in the Sweet 16 in 2003, losing to Kentucky, and the Elite Eight in 2005, losing to North Carolina, who eventually became the national champion. Wisconsin averaged nearly 23 wins per season under Ryan and Jeter and posted a school record 38-game home court winning streak.[3]

In 2005, Jeter was hired to replace Bruce Pearl at Milwaukee, who led the Panthers to the Sweet 16 in the previous season during the 2005 NCAA tournament. Jeter would guide the Panthers to another Horizon League conference and tournament title and a first-round win over Oklahoma in the 2006 NCAA tournament. During the next 10 seasons, Jeter would help the Panthers to another Horizon League regular season title and a berth in the 2011 NIT as well as a 2012 CBI appearance and another Horizon League conference tournament title for a spot in the 2014 NCAA tournament.[2] At the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, Jeter was fired by Milwaukee by Athletic Director Amanda Braun.[4]

Jeter would return to coach, accepting an assistant coaching position at UNLV, where he would stay from 2016 to 2018.[5] He'd then join Richard Pitino's staff at Minnesota.[6]

On March 30, 2020, Jeter was named the 21st head coach at Western Illinois, replacing Billy Wright.[7][8]

Head coaching record

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Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Milwaukee Panthers (Horizon League) (2005–2016)
2005–06 Milwaukee 22–9 12–4 1st NCAA Division I Round of 32
2006–07 Milwaukee 9–22 6–10 T–7th
2007–08 Milwaukee 14–16 9–9 T–4th
2008–09 Milwaukee 17–14 11–7 5th
2009–10 Milwaukee 20–14 10–8 4th
2010–11 Milwaukee 19–14 13–5 T–1st NIT first round
2011–12 Milwaukee 20–14 11–7 T–3rd CBI first round
2012–13 Milwaukee 8–24 3–13 9th
2013–14 Milwaukee 21–14 7–9 5th NCAA Division I Round of 64
2014–15 Milwaukee 14–16 9–7 5th
2015–16 Milwaukee 20–13 10–8 5th
Milwaukee: 184–170 (.520) 101–87 (.537)
Western Illinois Leathernecks (Summit League) (2020–2023)
2020–21 Western Illinois 7–15 5–9 7th
2021–22 Western Illinois 16–16 7–11 6th TBC first round
2022–23 Western Illinois 16–14 9–9 T–4th
Western Illinois: 39–45 (.464) 21–29 (.420)
Southern Utah Thunderbirds (WAC) (2023–present)
2023–24 Southern Utah 10–21 5–15 10th
2024–25 Southern Utah 12–19 4–12 8th
2025–26 Southern Utah 1-5 0-0
Southern Utah: 23–45 (.338) 9–27 (.250)
Total: 246–260 (.486)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

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from Grokipedia
Robert DeLafayette Jeter III (born May 15, 1969) is an American college basketball coach and former player, currently serving as the head men's basketball coach at . With over 25 years of coaching experience, including seven NCAA Tournament appearances, Jeter has built a career marked by leading programs to postseason success and developing competitive teams across multiple conferences. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Jeter grew up in an athletic family; his late father, , was a player inducted into the Hall of Fame, while his brother Carlton played at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. Jeter attended Quigley South High School before earning bachelor's and master's degrees from UW–Platteville (1991 and 2001, respectively). As a player for the Pioneers under coach from 1987 to 1991, he captained the team to the 1991 , earning All-Final Four honors and setting school records for career field-goal percentage (.601) and consecutive starts (89). After college, Jeter played professionally in during the 1992–93 season, where he led the league in scoring. He was inducted into the UW–Platteville Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006 and the inaugural class of the Hall of Fame. Jeter's coaching career began as an assistant at UW–Platteville (1993–2001), followed by stints at the University of Wisconsin (2001–2005), where the Badgers made four NCAA appearances. He then served as head coach at UW–Milwaukee from 2005 to 2016, compiling a 184–170 record and becoming the program's all-time winningest coach in the Division I era; highlights include two NCAA Tournament berths (2006 and 2014), Horizon League regular-season and tournament titles, three 20-win seasons, and a first-round NCAA upset over No. 5 Oklahoma in 2006. After assistant roles at UNLV (2016–2018) and the University of Minnesota (2018–2019)—where the Gophers reached the NCAA second round—Jeter returned to head coaching at Western Illinois University (2020–2023), improving the team to a .500+ record in two of three seasons. In April 2023, he was named head coach at Southern Utah, bringing his expertise to the Western Athletic Conference. Jeter is married to Deanna, with whom he has four children, and has also coached internationally, earning a bronze medal at the 2009 World University Games.

Early life and education

Childhood and family

Rob Jeter was born on May 15, 1969, in , , and raised in , . He grew up in a prominent athletic family; his late father, , was a professional football player who spent much of his career as a with the from 1963 to 1970 and later with the from 1971 to 1973, earning induction into the Packers Hall of Fame. His uncle, Tony Jeter, also pursued a professional football career as a , playing in the after starring at the University of Nebraska. Additionally, Jeter's brother, Carlton, shared his passion for basketball, playing alongside him during their high school years at Quigley South Preparatory School in . He was inducted into the UW–Platteville Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. Jeter was inducted into the inaugural class of the (WIAC) Hall of Fame in 2012, recognizing his contributions as a player at UW-Platteville.

Academic background

Rob Jeter attended the University of Wisconsin–Platteville from 1987 to 1991, earning a in in 1991. Influenced by his family's athletic heritage, including his late father's professional NFL career with the and , Jeter selected UW–Platteville for his undergraduate studies. In 2001, Jeter completed a in at UW–Platteville, pursuing this advanced concurrently with the early stages of his coaching career. This academic milestone complemented his growing professional trajectory in , bridging his formal with practical application in athletic development.

Playing career

College career

Rob Jeter played as a forward for the University of Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneers men's team from 1987 to 1991 under head coach . During his four seasons, the Pioneers compiled a 102–16 overall record, establishing a foundation for the program's dominance in . As a senior in the 1990–91 season, Jeter served as team captain and led UW–Platteville to the program's first , defeating Franklin & Marshall 81–74 in the title game after earlier tournament wins over Otterbein and Illinois Benedictine. He earned All-Final Four honors for his performance in the championship tournament. That year, the 28–3 Pioneers also secured a WIAC regular season title and the conference tournament championship, contributing to the team's multiple WIAC titles during Jeter's career amid Ryan's eight conference championships overall at Platteville. Jeter's individual contributions included setting school records for career field goal percentage at .601 and most consecutive starts with 89, while also ranking 11th in career points with 1,387. He was a two-time All-WIAC selection in 1989 and 1991, and led the conference in during the 1988–89 season. These achievements helped elevate UW–Platteville's status, paving the way for three more national titles in the 1990s.

Professional career

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, Rob Jeter pursued a brief professional career overseas, leveraging his standout college performance as a foundation for the opportunity. In the 1992–93 season, Jeter played for Olivias Futebol Clube in Portugal's national league, where he led the circuit in scoring average during his lone year as a professional. Following the conclusion of that season, Jeter transitioned into , effectively marking the end of his .

Coaching career

Assistant coaching roles

Jeter began his career as an assistant at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville from 1994 to 1998, where he worked under head coach and contributed to the program's continuity during a dominant era, helping the Pioneers achieve a 108-6 overall record, secure four conference championships, and win national titles in 1995 and 1998. In 1998, Jeter joined as an assistant coach for one season under Mike Deane, before moving to the in 1999, where he served as an assistant under through 2001. From 2001 to 2005, Jeter was an assistant coach at the under , serving as the Badgers' recruiting coordinator and working primarily with the guards while contributing to defensive schemes and player development. During this period, the team made four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including Sweet 16 and berths in 2003 and 2005, respectively, allowing Jeter to gain experience in tournament preparations. After his head coaching tenure at , Jeter returned to assistant roles, first at UNLV from 2016 to 2018, where he focused on player development, recruiting, and mentoring young athletes to foster a competitive environment. He then joined the as an assistant from 2018 to 2020 under , working extensively with guards and forwards on skill development, defensive strategies, and recruiting while helping prepare the team for the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Across his assistant coaching stints at five NCAA Tournament appearances, Jeter emphasized holistic player growth and tactical preparations.

Head coaching at Milwaukee

Rob Jeter was named of the men's team on April 8, 2005, succeeding , who had left for the after guiding the Panthers to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 the previous season. Jeter inherited a program on the rise in the and led the Panthers for 11 seasons, from 2005–06 through 2015–16, compiling an overall record of 184–170, which equated to a .520 . Under his direction, experienced consistent competitiveness, with five seasons of 20 or more wins, though the program also endured challenges, including a 8–24 mark in 2012–13. Jeter's teams captured two Horizon League regular-season titles, in 2005–06 and 2010–11, and two conference tournament championships, in 2005–06 and 2013–14, with the latter two victories securing automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament. In recognition of his leadership during the 2010–11 season, which included a share of the regular-season crown, Jeter was honored as the Coach of the Year. These accomplishments marked Milwaukee's most sustained success in the Division I era up to that point, establishing Jeter as the program's all-time winningest coach with 184 victories. Jeter's debut season in 2005–06 stands out as a highlight, with the Panthers achieving a 22–9 overall record and a 12–4 conference mark, clinching both the regular-season and tournament titles before advancing to the NCAA Tournament's second round as an 11-seed, where they upset sixth-seeded . The 2010–11 campaign mirrored early promise, finishing 19–14 overall and 13–5 in the to claim the regular-season championship, though the team bowed out in the conference tournament semifinals. Similarly, the 2013–14 season culminated in a 21–14 record, including a Tournament victory despite a middling 7–9 regular-season conference finish, earning a 16-seed in the NCAA Tournament's , where Milwaukee lost to Texas Southern.

Head coaching at Western Illinois

On March 30, 2020, Rob Jeter was hired as the 21st of the men's basketball team, replacing Billy Wright who had compiled a 53–115 record over six seasons, including a 5–21 mark in 2019–20. The hiring came amid the early stages of the , which disrupted operations and limited Jeter's initial offseason preparations. Drawing from his prior head coaching success at , where he had stabilized a program with consistent performance, Jeter was tasked with revitalizing Western Illinois, a program that had not posted a winning record since the 2014–15 season. Jeter's tenure began with the abbreviated 2020–21 season, where the Leathernecks finished 7–15 overall (5–9 in conference play) in 22 games due to pandemic-related scheduling challenges. The team averaged 73.0 points scored and allowed 79.4 points per game, reflecting early adjustments in a shortened campaign. In 2021–22, Western Illinois improved to 16–16 overall (7–11 ), marking the program's first non-losing season in seven years and playing a full 32-game slate. The Leathernecks showed defensive progress, holding opponents to 77.2 points per game while scoring 77.9. The following year, 2022–23, brought further gains with a 16–14 overall record (9–9 in conference), tying for fourth place in the —their best finish under Jeter. Defensively, the team ranked 249th nationally in points allowed at 72.4 per game, a notable improvement from prior seasons, and they advanced to the tournament quarterfinals before a 67–60 loss to St. Thomas. Over three seasons, Jeter's teams compiled a 39–45 overall record (.464 winning percentage) and 21–29 in play. A key element of Jeter's approach was aggressive recruiting to rebuild the roster with experienced transfers and high school prospects, resulting in one of the League's top incoming classes in 2020. Additions like guard Ramean Hinton from Chicago Curie and other transfers helped stabilize the lineup and contributed to the program's upward trajectory in wins and defensive efficiency. Jeter emphasized relationship-building in recruitment, leveraging his extensive coaching network to attract talent suited for a turnaround effort. In April 2023, Jeter departed Western Illinois to become at Southern Utah, leaving the program after guiding it to consecutive 16-win seasons and its strongest conference standing in nearly a decade. His exit prompted the appointment of associate head coach Chad Boudreau as interim leader.

Head coaching at Southern Utah

In April 2023, Rob Jeter was hired as the fourth head men's coach in Southern Utah University's Division I era, succeeding Todd Simon after the Thunderbirds' previous coach departed following the 2022–23 season. Jeter, drawing on his prior head coaching tenures at the and , was selected to lead a program seeking stability in the competitive (WAC). His appointment marked a focus on long-term rebuilding, emphasizing foundational values of faith, family, discipline, and humility to foster team culture. Through the end of the 2024–25 season, Jeter's teams compiled a 22–40 overall record at Southern Utah, reflecting the challenges of integrating new talent in a tough WAC environment where the Thunderbirds finished 5–15 in conference play during 2023–24 and 4–12 in 2024–25. The 2023–24 campaign concluded at 10–21 overall, hampered by early non-conference struggles and a slow start in league action, but Jeter prioritized roster reconstruction through transfers and high school recruits, including his son Robert Jeter, who joined as a and appeared in all 31 games that season. The following year showed modest progress with a 12–19 mark, bolstered by a revamped lineup featuring forward Isaiah Cottrell, a transfer from UNLV who contributed defensively in 28 appearances. Jeter's strategies have centered on leveraging name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities to attract and retain players amid WAC roster turnover, while instilling a defensive identity and prioritizing youth development to build . Early milestones included securing the program's first WAC under his on January 18, 2024, a 75–65 road win over rival Utah Tech that sparked a brief two-game conference winning streak. The 2025–26 season, as of November 19, 2025, stands at 1–4 overall following losses to Arizona State (November 4), UT Rio Grande Valley (November 8), Omaha (November 15), and Gonzaga (November 17), capped by a decisive 118–60 home win over on November 11. These efforts continue to shape a resilient program culture, with Jeter focusing on competitive growth in a conference known for its parity and athletic demands.

Head coaching record

Milwaukee (2005–2016)

At the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Rob Jeter served as head coach for 11 seasons, compiling an overall record of 184–170 (.520 winning percentage). His teams achieved 101–87 in Horizon League play (.537 winning percentage), with five seasons of 20 or more wins and two NCAA Tournament appearances. The following table details his year-by-year performance:
SeasonOverall RecordConference RecordConference FinishPostseason Results
2005–0622–912–41stHorizon League Tournament Champion; NCAA Tournament Second Round (def. Oklahoma 82–74, lost to Florida 49–62)
2006–079–224–149thNone
2007–0814–167–117thNone
2008–0917–1410–85thNone
2009–1020–1411–73rdNone
2010–1119–1411–72ndNone
2011–1220–1410–84thNone
2012–138–243–139thNone
2013–1421–147–95thHorizon League Tournament Champion; NCAA Tournament First Round (lost to Temple)
2014–1514–169–73rdNone
2015–1620–1313–52ndNone
Note: Conference records and finishes sourced from official Horizon League archives and team schedules; postseason from NCAA records.

Western Illinois (2020–2023)

Jeter coached the for three seasons in the , posting an overall record of 39–45 (.464 ) and 21–29 in conference play (.420 ). His tenure included steady improvement, culminating in a tie for fourth place in his final year. The year-by-year breakdown is as follows:
SeasonOverall RecordConference RecordConference FinishPostseason Results
2020–217–155–97thNone
2021–2216–167–116th First Round (lost to Florida Gulf Coast)
2022–2316–149–9T–4thNone
Note: Records from official Summit League standings and team statistics.

Southern Utah (2023–present)

Since taking over at in the (WAC), Jeter has a record of 23–44 overall (.344 ) through the completed 2024–25 season and the partial 2025–26 season, with 9–27 in conference play (.250 ). As of November 19, 2025, the 2025–26 season stands at 1–4, with no conference games played yet. Details by season:
SeasonOverall RecordConference RecordConference FinishPostseason Results
2023–2410–215–1510thNone
2024–2512–194–128thNone
2025–261–40–0N/ANone
Note: 2025–26 partial season record as of November 19, 2025, includes a win over Bethesda (Nov 11), and losses to Arizona State (Nov 4), UT Rio Grande Valley (Nov 8), Omaha (Nov 15), and Gonzaga (Nov 17); conference data from WAC official records.

Overall summary

Rob Jeter has compiled a head coaching record of 246–259 (.487) over 17 seasons at the level as of November 19, 2025, encompassing his tenures at the (2005–2016), (2020–2023), and (2023–present). This total reflects steady contributions across programs, with institutional records forming the foundation of his career totals, including 184–170 at alone. As a , Jeter guided teams to two NCAA Tournament appearances in 2006 and 2014, both with Milwaukee, where his squad upset No. 6 seed in the first round of the 2006 tournament before falling in the second round; he holds an overall 1–2 record in NCAA play. Across his full coaching career spanning assistant and head roles, Jeter has been part of seven NCAA Tournament teams, highlighting his involvement in successful programs early on. Jeter's career highlights include earning Coach of the Year honors in 2011 after leading to a share of the regular-season title and a 19–14 overall mark. His win totals demonstrate consistency, with over 100 victories in the and combined primarily from his era, where he achieved five 20-win seasons. With more than 25 years in coaching, Jeter has emphasized player development, producing well-rounded athletes capable of transitioning to professional opportunities abroad and in domestic leagues.

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