Montana Tech Director of Athletics Matt Stepan announced the hiring of Jeff Graham as the new head coach of the Oredigger Women's Basketball team Monday. Graham, head girls’ basketball coach at Belt High School for 15 years had a 358-42 overall record that includes six state championships, seven divisional titles, 11 conference titles, and 11 district titles. Graham was also named the Montana Coaches Association Coach of the Year six times in girls’ basketball.

In addition to basketball duties Graham was head football coach, head track coach and the athletic director.  Graham had success in every sport he coached while at Belt High School.  Graham graduated from Chester High School in 2000.

Jeff and his wife Meghan have four children.  As per the MT Tech Women’s Basketball website, Graham said "I am incredibly excited for this opportunity at Montana Tech and to join the great group of coaches that Digger Athletics has, it has always been my dream to coach at the collegiate level and to get the chance to do so in a community like Butte is very special. Megan, my kids, and I are so thankful to the people and community of Belt for all the support, friendship, and love that they've given us over last 15 years."

Best of luck Coach Graham, you will be missed in North Central Montana!

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