One of the most respected Owl players during his four-year career, Matt Adams returns to his alma mater as an associate coach with the Keene State men’s basketball team this season.

Adams, who served as a student assistant and assistant coach for the Owls following his playing career, returns to Keene State after coaching stints at Rutgers-Newark in New Jersey and Franklin Pierce University.“It’s exciting to get a chance to work with these guys again” said Adams, who will be reunited with several players he recruited to the program during his previous tenure.  “I think I’ve grown as a coach in my previous positions and now I’m looking forward to bringing quality student athlete into the Keene State program.” 

Adams, who served as a senior captain, will not only head up Keene State's recruiting efforts but also utilize his understanding of the game and leadership qualities as a practice and bench coach with the team.

Success goes hand-and-hand for Adams was a member of the 2003-04 Keene State team that advanced to the “Elite-Eight” of the NCAA tournament and the was captain of the 2006-07 squad that reach the “Sweet-16” of the tournament. During his coaching stint at Rutgers-Newark in 2009-10, the Scarlet Raiders earned an NCAA berth.

A prolific outside shooter and three-point specialist during his KSC career, Adams joined the Owls after playing at Keene High School where he was a team captain and offensive MVP as a senior.