Matt Fine Named Interim Noblesville Basketball Coach
The 53-year-old assistant takes over the program following Scott McClelland's resignation this past September.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Basketball
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Following the September resignation of Scott McClelland, Noblesville High School has appointed assistant coach Matt Fine as the interim head basketball coach. Fine brings 13 seasons of prior head coaching experience to the role as the team prepares to begin practice on November 9.
Why it matters
The appointment provides continuity for the program as it enters the season following a 13-11 finish last year. Fine accepted the position specifically to remain involved with the current student-athletes and school tradition while balancing his family commitments.
Fine holds a career record of 199-109 over 13 seasons as a head coach. He previously spent 10 seasons at Muncie Central and three seasons at Winchester before serving seven years as a Noblesville assistant.
The players
Matt Fine
He is a 53-year-old coach with 13 seasons of head coaching experience who previously served as an assistant at Noblesville High School for seven years.
Scott McClelland
He is the former head coach of the Noblesville High School boys basketball team who resigned from his position in September 2026.
The details
Fine negotiated a schedule that ensures he can attend his sons' collegiate games while leading the team. The Noblesville program looks to build on its previous 13-11 record with a roster that includes six seniors.
Timeline
Fine's Muncie Central team lost in the state title game in 2005.
Fine's Muncie Central team lost in the state title game in 2006.
John Peckinpaugh began coaching at Noblesville High School during the 2019-2020 season.
Scott McClelland resigned as Noblesville head coach in September 2026.
Noblesville High School boys basketball practice begins November 9, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Fine's appointment maintains stability for a roster that includes six seniors heading into the new season. The coaching staff and administration will use this year's results to evaluate the long-term future of the head coaching position.
The coaching transition occurs just ahead of the November 9 start date for official team practices. The current roster's success will be measured against the team's previous 13-11 finish as Fine navigates his first season in charge.
The takeaway
Maintaining program consistency with experienced leadership can prove vital for high school teams during sudden transitions. Prospective fans and observers should look to the upcoming November 9 start date for signs of how the new coaching staff integrates with the senior-heavy roster.
What happens next
The Noblesville High School boys basketball team is scheduled to officially begin team practice on November 9, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Current Publishing.
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