T.J. Thompson serves as Assistant Coach for Rutgers University's Basketball-Men program in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Thompson enters his sixth season as an assistant coach at Rutgers in 2026-27 and his eighth season overall with the Scarlet Knights. A First Team All-Atlantic 10 selection and four-year starter at George Washington University under head coach Steve Pikiell, Thompson has quickly developed a reputation as one of college basketball’s rising coaching talents. Since joining Rutgers, Thompson has cultivated strong relationships with players and has become an integral part of recruiting, player development, and program growth.
