Arash Yaqubi joined the coaching staff of the Lincoln men's basketball program in 2025-26 as a graduate assistant.
During his first season on the staff, Yaqubi helped lead LU to a 3-0 start to the season and 11 overall victories. He also worked with Max Ekono, who was selected to the GLVC All-Defensive team.
Yaqubi was a four-year member of the Blue Tiger men's basketball team from 2020-24, appearing in 58 games and scoring 106 points. A vocal leader both on the court and on the sideline, Yaqubi helped the Blue Tigers win 48 games and make three postseason appearances.
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