Todd Lee

Todd Walter Lee (born February 20, 1964) is an American college basketball coach who is the head coach at California State University, Bakersfield, a position he has held since 2026. He is the former head coach at the University of South Dakota. Lee served as an assistant at USC and the University of Arkansas under Eric Musselman.

Coaching career

Assistant coach (1986–2005)

After graduating from the University of South Dakota in 1986, Lee's first coaching job was as an assistant coach at Southwestern College in California where he stayed until 1989 when he joined Hank Egan's staff at San Diego from 1989 to 1992. Lee then headed to the professional ranks for two seasons as an assistant coach for the Rapid City Thrillers of the CBA under Eric Musselman.

Lee returned to college coaching as an assistant coach under Pat Douglass at Cal State Bakersfield where he was on staff for the Roadrunners 1997 NCAA Division II national title winning squad. Lee followed Douglass to UC Irvine as an assistant coach and was on staff until 2005.

Kentucky Wesleyan (2005–2013) On May 28, 2005, Lee became head coach at Kentucky Wesleyan, an NCAA Division II school.

Grand Canyon assistant (2013–2018) On April 9, 2013, Lee joined Dan Majerle's staff at Grand Canyon as the team transitioned to Division I. Following a second place finish in the Summit League for the 2020–21 season, Lee was named Summit League Coach of the Year. He was fired on March 10, 2022, despite finishing with a 66-52 mark in four seasons.

Arkansas (2022–2024) After his release from South Dakota, Lee was hired by Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman in 2022 as an assistant coach and director of scouting.

USC (2024–2025) Following the 2023–24 season, Lee followed Musselman to USC to serve as assistant coach.

Cal State Bakersfield (2026–present) On March 26, 2026, Lee was named the head coach at California State University, Bakersfield. Regarding the selection, President Vernon Harper stated, "I am thrilled to announce that CSUB has selected the visionary leader and proven winner who will guide the Roadrunner men’s basketball team to a new era of excellence, integrity and pride. This is a proud day for our Athletics Program, the university and our community of supporters. Please join me in welcoming back Coach Lee and reminding him of the hospitality that makes Kern County the heart of California."

Personal life

Lee grew up in Huron, South Dakota.

Head coaching record