JR Blount

Walter Blount Jr. (born July 6, 1987) is an American college basketball coach who is currently the head coach for the San Diego Toreros.

High school career Blount attended Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, where he played high school basketball.

College career From 2005 to 2009, Blount played college basketball for the Loyola Ramblers. He played in 119 games with 117 starts, averaging 13.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. Blount was a three-time captain and the team’s most valuable player twice.

Coaching career On March 10, 2026, Blount was hired to be the next head men's basketball coach for the University of San Diego, replacing Steve Lavin. Prior to accepting the San Diego position, Blount had served as an assistant coach for several seasons at Drake University, Colorado State University, and Iowa State University.

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