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Indiana High School Boys Basketball: Zionsville head coach J.R. Howell steps down
TL;DR
J.R. Howell has stepped down as head coach of the Zionsville Eagles after six seasons. Under his leadership, the team recorded a 77-62 overall record and finished last season with a 13-11 record.
Key points
- J.R. Howell stepped down as head coach of Zionsville Eagles
- He coached the team for six seasons
- Zionsville finished last season with a 13-11 record
- The team had an overall record of 77-62 under Howell
- Howell was previously an assistant at Carmel
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Zionsville Eagles head coach JR Howell yells out to his team Tuesday, March 3, 2026, during an IHSAA boys basketball sectionals matchup at Noblesville High School in Noblesville, Ind.
A prominent Indiana high school boys basketball program is now on the hunt for its next head coach.
After six seasons in charge at Zionsville, J.R. Howell stepped down on Tuesday, according to the Indy Star’s Kyle Neddenriep.
The Eagles went 13-11 last season and finished as the No. 18 team in Indiana, according to the Rivals Composite Rankings. Zionsville went 77-62 in six seasons under Howell, who was previously an assistant at Carmel before taking over the Eagles during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
“I feel like I have left the program in a really good spot,” Howell told The Lebanon Reporter. “We have a lot of guys coming back and they can do something special. When you look at our feeder program, it continues to grow and we have increased our camp numbers every year, so parents are believing in us. I feel like K-12 this program is in a good spot and has a chance to explode in the next few years. I am really proud of that.”
Q&A
Why did J.R. Howell resign as Zionsville Eagles head coach?
The specific reasons for J.R. Howell's resignation have not been disclosed.
What was Zionsville Eagles' record under J.R. Howell?
The Zionsville Eagles had a record of 77-62 during J.R. Howell's six seasons as head coach.
Who will be the next head coach for Zionsville Eagles basketball?
Zionsville is currently searching for a new head coach following J.R. Howell's departure.
