Mike Jewett

Biography

Entering his second season at Creighton, Mike Jewett moved into the recruiting coordinator role during the summer of 2025. He is also primarily responsible for working with the Bluejay posts and assisting with team defensive game plans as well as implementation. Before coming to Omaha, Jewett served as an assistant coach/interim head coach for South Dakota during the 2023-24 season. He also spent nine seasons on the bench at South Dakota State, including eight as the associate head coach, compiling a 223-71 record during his time in Brookings. “Mike has a ton of relevant experience, has really good relationships with coaches in the areas we recruit,” said head coach Jim Flanery. “He’s a hard worker who knows the game and can push players to their potential. While seamlessly joining our culture, he’ll also give different perspectives that will challenge the staff and the players.” Jewett has coached seven NCAA Tournament teams, highlighted by the 2019 South Dakota State squad that reached the NCAA Sweet 16. There were five seasons of more than 25 wins, five Summit League Tournament titles, four Summit League regular season crowns and the Jackrabbits qualified for the postseason every year he was on the bench. With SDSU, Jewett’s responsibilities included serving as recruiting coordinator, director of scouting and team defense, scheduling games, and working with the post position. He also assisted with practice and game planning, film breakdown, camps and clinics. In addition t