Jeff Linder: podcast appearances and interviews

Jeffrey Michael Linder, born on June 21, 1977, is an American college basketball coach currently serving as an assistant men's basketball coach at Texas Tech. His coaching career includes positions as an assistant coach at Emporia State, Midland, Weber State, San Francisco, and Boise State from 2001 to 2016. In 2016, Linder was appointed head coach at Northern Colorado, a role he held until 2020. During his tenure, he guided the team through an NCAA investigation and sanctions stemming from violations under the previous head coach. Despite these challenges, he led Northern Colorado to three consecutive winning seasons and secured the 2018 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament title. His efforts earned him the recognition of Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year in 2019. In 2020, Linder became the head coach at the University of Wyoming. Over four seasons, he compiled an overall record of 63 wins and 59 losses before resigning in May 2024 to accept a position as an assistant coach at Texas Tech.