Eastern Illinois
* Hired as an assistant coach for EIU men's basketball, April 2026
* Begins first season on head coach Marty Simmons staff in 2026-27
Prior to Eastern Illinois
* Men's Basketball Head Coach at Tiffin University (2024-26)
* Posted a 13-42 record in two seasons as head coach
* Coached multiple Academic All-District Selections
* Assistant coach, later Associate HC at Tiffin (2022-24)
* Helped team post its most wins in 20 years during time as assistant coach
* Graduate assistant coach at of University of Incarnate Word (2021-22)
* Coach at SATX Basketball in San Antonio, Texas (2021-22)Â
Personal
* Played baseball at University of Incarnate Word
* Began playing career at Tyler Junior College
* Bachelor's degree from Incarnate Word in 2020
* Master's degree from Incarnate Word in 2021
* Native of Kokomo, Indiana
Desmond Balentine has resigned as Head Men's Basketball Coach at Tiffin University. He will pursue other coaching opportunities.
Balentine served as Head Coach from 2024-26. He posted a career mark of 13-42 over that stretch.
Balentine had worked with the men's basketball program since the 2022-23 season, as he served as an assistant coach for the program for two seasons. During that stretch he helped the team reach its most wins in 20 years.
A national search will begin immediately.