We are excited to announce that Jaylen "Jay" Osbey has been appointed head coach of the girls varsity basketball team for the 2026–2027 season.

Coach Osbey brings a wealth of experience, a deep understanding of the game, and a strong commitment to the development of student-athletes both on and off the court. With a proven track record of leadership, dedication, and passion for basketball, we are confident he will continue to build on the program’s success and foster a positive, competitive team culture. 

Osbey most recently served as an assistant women’s basketball coach at The University of Tennessee Southern. Prior to UT Southern, he served as the head girls varsity basketball coach and director of basketball operations at SouthLake Christian Academy, where he revitalized the program by doubling its wins each season. He has also worked as director of collegiate basketball recruiting for AssistU Recruiting and as head coach and recruiting coordinator for Lady Attack Elite, helping players on his roster advance to NCAA Division I or II programs.

Before beginning his coaching career, Osbey was a standout player at Nichols College, where he earned a bachelor of science in sports management. During his time with the Bison, he served as team captain and helped lead the program to its first NCAA Tournament appearance, first NCAA Tournament victory, and first Sweet 16 berth in school history. Osbey was part of teams that won the 2015–16 ECAC Championship and the 2016–17 Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship, marking one of the most successful stretches in Nichols College basketball history.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Osbey and his family to the Pomfret community. He will begin his duties as assistant director of admissions on July 15th and can be reached at josbey@pomfret.org. 
 

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