Trey Rakes returns to the sidelines at the Hellyer Center for a second season as an assistant coach with the Warriors. Rakes joined the program in May, 2024.

In his debut season with the Warriors, Rakes helped guide the program to its 20th all-time trip to the NJCAA DI Men's Basketball National Championship in Hutchinson, KS. The Warriors boasted a 27-6 overall record on the year while capturing the ICCAC regular season, NJCAA Region 11, and NJCAA North Central District championships. The Warriors were rewarded with two NJCAA All-Americans, one CSC Academic All-American®, eight NJCAA All-Region 11 selections, and 19 total ICCAC Academic All-Region honors.

Prior to his tenure with the Warriors, Rakes spent the previous two seasons as an assistant coach at NJCAA DI power Three Rivers College (MO) where the Raiders earned back-to-back trips to the NJCAA Region 16 semifinal round. Rakes was instrumental with the staff in all areas of operation, including scouting, recruiting, and academic oversight.

Prior to his time at Three Rivers, Rakes spent one season at Coastal Carolina University as the Player Development and Video Coordinator where the Chanticleers reached the championship game of The Basketball Classic. Rakes' duties included all video-related activities, including scouting and analysis while managing support staff personnel. Rakes previously served as a graduate assistant with the Chanticleers from 2017-2019.

Rakes served two seasons as the Associate Head Coach at Colby Community College (KS) from 2019-21. The Trojans produced a historic season in 2019-20, earning the program's first-ever bid to the NJCAA National Championship in Hutchinson, KS. Colby captured the regular season conference title and posted a 27-5 overall record to secure an at-large bid as the No. 11 seed before the tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A native of Mount Washington, KY, Rakes spent four seasons as a player at the University of Pikeville where he was a part of a school record 112 wins. Rakes received multiple honors during his time with the Bears, including the 2017 Champion of Character Award, the 2017 Scholar Athlete Award, and the 2017 Charles B. Chrisman Male Athletic Leadership Award.

Rakes earned a Master of Science in Sport Management degree from Coastal Carolina University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Pikeville.

Rakes and his wife, Taylor, reside in Ottumwa.