Jesse Pruitt

Jesse Pruitt is a Division I basketball coach and leader with nearly two decades of experience developing high-performing teams on and off the court. Currently the General Manager and Assistant Coach for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball, he oversees defensive strategy, player development, and Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) initiatives while helping lead one of the program’s most successful turnarounds in recent history. Prior to Cal Poly, Pruitt spent eight seasons at Stanford and eight at Santa Clara, contributing to conference success, postseason runs, and top-tier recruiting classes while mentoring student-athletes to both athletic and academic excellence. Known for his leadership, culture-building, and deep understanding of the modern college athletics landscape, Pruitt brings valuable insights on teamwork, resilience, and maximizing potential to every audience he speaks to.