Breitenstein Named Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Las Vegas, N.M. – New Mexico Highlands University men's basketball head coach Zach Settembre has announced the hiring of Noah Breitenstein as an assistant coach for the 2025–26 season. Breitenstein, who previously played for Settembre at Louisville Collegiate School, has also worked alongside him at Coastal Carolina University and New Mexico State University.

"Noah is a tremendous hire for us. He possesses an extraordinary work ethic and a meaningful commitment to helping student-athletes improve their lives and their careers. He is a rising star in this profession," said Highlands Head Coach Zach Settembre.

Breitenstein joins NMHU with four years of coaching experience, including three at the NCAA Division I level and one at the high school level. He began his career as a student manager at Coastal Carolina under legendary head coach Cliff Ellis. After one year in that role, he was promoted to video coordinator.

After completing his bachelor's degree in just two years, Breitenstein joined head coach Jason Hooten's inaugural staff at New Mexico State University as a graduate assistant. During his time in Las Cruces, he earned his master's degree in communication and leadership.

Following his stint at NMSU, Breitenstein returned to his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, serving as an assistant coach at Holy Cross High School for the 2024–25 season.

"I am excited for the opportunity to work with the men's basketball program at New Mexico Highlands University," Breitenstein said. "Getting to work for someone I know, and trust implicitly is a privilege. I know the relentless work our staff will put into this program, starting at the top with Coach Settembre. I'm grateful for the opportunity and look forward to helping elevate NMHU men's basketball."

Prior to his time at Coastal Carolina, Breitenstein co-founded the Midwestern scouting service Kentuckiana Hoops. Through this platform, he built a subscription-based website, hosted free youth camps for underprivileged youth in Louisville, grew a social media following of more than 20,000 across Instagram and Twitter, and organized elite exposure camps showcasing some of the region's top basketball talent.

Breitenstein resides in Las Vegas with his wife Jessica.