Hometown: Wichita, KS.
High School: Wichita North Senior HS '95
Junior College: Pratt County Community College '97
College: West Virginia University
Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Graduate Degree: Educational Leadership (Pittsburgh State)
2025–2026 Season Update
During the 2025–2026 season, Davis guided Neosho County to a 20–12 overall record and an 8–4 conference record, securing the program’s fourth consecutive 20-win season. The Panthers also earned national recognition during the season by entering the NJCAA Division II rankings.
Neosho continued its historic postseason run by advancing to the Region VI Division II Championship game. After defeating Allen County in the tournament semifinals, the Panthers finished as the Region VI runner-up, marking a historic appearance in the championship game.
The season further demonstrated the growth and consistency of The Neosho Way. With four straight 20-win seasons, Davis’ career record at Neosho improved to 179–209, extending his standing as the winningest coach in program history.
| Coach Davis Record: |
| Year |
Record |
| 13-14 |
11-20 |
| 14-15 |
12-19 |
| 15-16 |
11-20 |
| 16-17 |
12-20 |
| 17-18 |
7-24 |
| 18-19 |
9-22 |
| 19-20 |
13-17 |
| 20-21 |
5-17 |
| 21-22 |
18-11 |
| 22-23 |
21-10 |
| 23-24 |
20-9 |
| 24-25 |
20-8 |
| 25-26 |
20-12 |
| Career |
159-197 |
Program Growth & Player Development
Since taking over the Neosho County Community College women’s basketball program in 2013, Coach JJ Davis has become the winningest coach in program history. Under his leadership, the Panthers have grown into a consistent contender while maintaining a strong commitment to academics, graduation, leadership development, and service.
Following the 2024–2025 season, Davis was named the KJCCC Coach of the Year in recognition of his leadership and impact on the program.
During the 2025–2026 season, Davis led the Panthers to another 20-win campaign, national recognition, and a historic appearance in the Region VI Division II Championship game. Neosho finished the season 20–12 and as the Region VI runner-up, completing the program’s fourth consecutive 20-win season.
Under his guidance, the Panthers have achieved:
- 4 consecutive 20-win seasons, a program first
- 10 double-digit-win seasons
- A 2026 Region VI Division II runner-up finish
- National recognition in the NJCAA Division II rankings
- 22 All-Conference players
- 46 NJCAA Academic All-Americans
- A 95% graduation rate
These accomplishments reflect the continued growth of a program built on relationships, accountability, academic success, and the four core values of The Neosho Way: Serve, Honor, Compete, and Now.
The Neosho Way
At the heart of Coach Davis’ program is The Neosho Way—a culture rooted in four powerful values that inspire athletes to lead with purpose:
- Serve – True greatness begins by serving others. We believe that by putting others first, we not only elevate ourselves but also our team and our community.
- Honor – We strive to lead with unwavering integrity, to give our best in every action, and to honor the game and each other with unconditional love and respect.
- Compete – Excellence is a mindset. Every day is an opportunity to be 1% better—to push through obstacles, to challenge ourselves, and to elevate our standards in everything we do.
- Now – The time is always now. We don’t wait for the perfect moment; we make the most of each second. We live with urgency, purpose, and relentless focus, knowing that every action has the power to shape our future.
Coach JJ Davis is more than a coach—he is a mentor and leader who builds women and men into leaders. Through The Neosho Way, he helps them realize their potential, not just as athletes, but as individuals who are prepared to face the world with courage and character.
Before coming to Neosho, Davis spent three seasons at Brown Mackie College where he served as the head assistant coach for both the women's and men's teams. Prior to his arrival at Brown Mackie, the Lions women's team had recorded one 20 win season in their 19 year history. After Davis joined the staff, the Lions posted 3 straight 20 win seasons and were ranked in the NJCAA National Poll each season. Davis's teams are known for their ability to score the basketball. During his final two seasons at Brown Mackie, the women's team ranked in the top 20 nationally in scoring each year. The Lions also ranked in the top 20 nationally in team defense during the 2011-2012 campaign.
Davis began his coaching career over two seasons at Cedar Vale-Dexter High School. While there he guided the Spartans to a sub-state championship while sending five of his athletes on to play collegiate athletics.
JJ and his wife, Lisa reside in Chanute, KS. They have two daughters, Brittany and Addyson and one granddaughter, Kinley
