Whitworth University

Diego Jaques joins the Whitworth University men's basketball coaching staff for the 2025-26 season as a student assist after three seasons as a Pirate player. 

Jaques is from Walla Walla, Washington and played 69 games in his Pirate career. Last season, Jaques started the first 15 games of the season at guard before a knee injury ended his season. He averaged 9.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game as a senior.