Motlow State Announces Head Basketball Coaches

May 20, 2025

 Motlow State is pleased to announce that Daniel Price is the new head coach of the women’s basketball team and Justin Newton is the new head of the men’s basketball team. Both coaches come to Motlow with impressive records and are excited to join the Motlow community.

Daniel Price – Motlow Women's Basketball Head Coach

Price is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, with coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels. He is a former professional basketball player who has led women’s and men’s basketball teams to championship victories five times. Throughout his career, he has built basketball programs from the ground up and pushed his teams to set new records. His most recent achievement is leading the women’s basketball team at Marshall University to victory at the Sun Belt Conference regular season championship, which led them to a tournament championship and to March Madness.

Price stated, “I am excited to lead the women’s basketball program as head coach at Motlow State. I love the fact that I get an opportunity to develop players and build a program while helping players accomplish their goals and make it to the next level. I would like to thank God for giving me this opportunity and this gift to coach. I would like to thank the administration, AD Fanning, and President Dr. Torrence for providing me with the chance to lead the women’s basketball program, and I would like to thank my wife and my children for enduring the life of a Coach.”

Newton has a bachelor’s degree in education from Liberty University and a master’s degree in physical education and coaching from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He has spent the past six years at Reinhardt University in Georgia and has 13 years of college coaching experience. During that time, he has achieved a first-place finish, two top-three AAC regular season finishes, and 115 wins as a head coach.

Justin Newton – Motlow Men's Basketball Head Coach

According to Newton, “My family and I are absolutely ecstatic to become members of the Motlow State Family. It’s a wonderful place with rich tradition that we hope to add to. Thanks to Dr. Torrence, Dr. Johnson, AD fanning, the search committee, and the entire Motlow community for bringing us on board! We look forward to striving toward excellence on the court, the classroom, and the community. Go Bucks!”

The community can meet Price and Newton this summer at the Motlow State summer basketball events for local students. High School seniors are invited to the Motlow Basketball Senior Showcase on May 31 at 1 pm to demonstrate their abilities and potentially join the Motlow basketball team. Middle and elementary school students can attend the following basketball camps:

• Middle and Elementary School Team Camp: June 2-7
• Kids Camp (Incoming 1st – incoming 8th graders): June 11-13, 8 am – 12 pm
• AAU Tournament: June 13-15
• Elite Camp: July 12 and 19, 12 pm – 3 pm

All events will be held at the Moore County campus. Contact Director Fanning at [email protected] for pricing and details about these events.