Centennial tabs former assistant Noah Hartsock as boys basketball coach

Noah Hartsock has been promoted to the head coaching position for Centennial’s boys basketball program, the school announced Friday morning.

Hartsock, who previously was an assistant coach, takes over a team that finished 24-4 last season and reached the Sunset Region finals before losing to Bishop Gorman, 71-69.

“We’re extremely excited to bring Noah aboard,” Centennial athletic director Mike Livreri said. “He brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm and he’s excited for the job. (Former) Coach (Todd) Allen was highly recommending him, being that he already was a part of the program last year.”

The Bulldogs will return three Division I players this season, including ESPN’s No. 28 overall player in the class of 2017 in Troy Brown, and should once again compete for a state berth.

Livreri believes the transition to Hartsock will help the players.

“He knows the boys well and they know him,” Livreri said. “We just feel like it’s a great fit with a good team (returning) this year. The (recent success) is something Noah will continue to build upon.”

Prior to being an assistant coach for Centennial, Hartsock spent two years as a graduate assistant coach for Brigham Young. He also played professionally in Belgium after his four-year BYU career.

Hartsock replaces former coach Todd Allen, who compiled a 156-43 record over seven seasons before resigning in July.