Colby College announced this summer that Noah Greenspan and Kyle Butler have been named assistant coaches on the men’s basketball staff, joining head coach David McLaughlin as the program looks to build on recent momentum.
Greenspan arrives after a two‑year stint as a graduate assistant at George Washington University, where he contributed to the program’s first postseason win in nine years and earned a master’s degree in sport management in spring 2026.
Butler, a Colby alumnus who previously coached at The Fenn School and founded the player‑development firm KB3 Elite Basketball, returns to the campus where he once starred as a four‑year varsity player, helping the team reach the NCAA tournament in 2020.
Both hires underscore the coaching staff’s emphasis on blending fresh perspectives with familiar faces, a strategy McLaughlin says will enhance recruiting and on‑court development.
A Strategic Addition to the Coaching Staff
The college’s athletic director highlighted the complementary skill sets of the new assistants, noting Greenspan’s analytical background and Butler’s player‑centric coaching philosophy as assets for the program’s next chapter.
The appointments also reflect the broader trend of colleges seeking coaches with both playing experience and advanced academic credentials, a combination that aligns with modern basketball’s evolving demands.
Fans and alumni have responded positively on social media, expressing optimism that the new staff can guide the team toward its first conference title in over a decade.