Drury has been ranked in the Division II top 25 for a nation-leading 111 consecutive weeks. Miller and the Lopes have earned back-to-back appearances in the WAC Tournament championship game as she finished 22-10 overall and 14-4 in WAC play in 2021-22. All Molly Miller did in Springfield was win. GCU named Miller, 34, as its new head coach Tuesday after she posted an astounding 180-17 record over the past six years at her alma mater, Drury Univeristy in Springfield, Missouri. In her final season at Truman State, the Bulldogs finished with a 23-8 record marking the program's best season in 47 years. Molly Miller's tenure as the Lady Panthers head coach saw another magical season under her leadership as Drury went 35-1, advanced to the NCAA-II national semifinals, . She was able to overcome adversity and utilize modern technology and other unorthodox recruiting techniques to help sell the dream of GCU womens basketball during her first offseason in Division I. Miller left the Lady Panthers for Division I Grand Canyon on Wednesday and it took just five days for Drury to find her replacement. Miller went 180-17 in her eight years at her alma mater Drury in Springfield, Mo., the highest winning percentage for any NCAA D. II coach. Miller and her husband, Derek, have two children, Crosby and Cy. "She was one of my biggest supporters and she really, really helped me through this process," Eagan said. The Lopes were picked third in the WAC Preseason Coaches Poll with two on the preseason All-Conference team. "I built some really good relationships with those kids," Eagan said. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. From 2004 to 2008, Miller played at Drury as a 5-foot-6 point guard and four-year starter. Miller maintained Drury's tradition upon becoming head coach at age 28 and she ascended the program to reach the 2019 Division II Final Four and post a 32-0 record in 2019-20, when the Panthers were ranked No. She mastered dribbling and finishing with either hand and progressed into a player who won two state championships at Kickapoo High School, where her teams went 109-9 (.924). As head coach of the Drury Lady Panthers for six seasons, Miller compiled a 180-17 record - making her the winningest active coach with at least five years of experience - in all . Her ability to draw crowds and excite fans certainly bodes well for her at GCU, considering it has one of the most celebrated student sections in all of college basketball. Courtesy Paul Coro, Grand Canyon Athletic Communications. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. She will enter the 2019-20 owning the best winning percentage among head coaches in all of NCAA-II women's basketball. Arizona Republic. Her basketball record is nothing short of incredible but even more important is who she is as a person. She ranks fourth in program history for career points (1,570), third for assists (439) and second for steals (407). Miller posted an astounding 180-17 record over six years at her alma mater, Drury. Before Jalen Rose worked at ESPN along with Molly Qerim and other sports analysts, he was a 13-year NBA veteran. GCU offers new residence halls, amenities, academic buildings and state-of-the-art athletic facilities on campus, student support resources, dynamic online classrooms, innovative learning experiences and more. Her Panthers teams held a stunning 67-1 mark over her last two seasons at her hometown university in Springfield, Missouri. She ranks fourth in program history for career points (1,570), third for assists (439) and second for steals (409). Millers hustle-oriented teams defend with the intensity and trapping that was her trademark as a player. Miller enters the 2022-23 season with an .866 winning percentage, second highest among active Division I head coaches, .19 behind UConn's Geno Auriemma. Make a Gift (Basketball Benefits Included), TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Partner, 5 NCAA-II tournaments, 4GLVCchampionships, Note- no divisional play in the GLVC in 2018-19. The entertaining style and success have made Drury one of the top Division II draws, ranking third in attendance last season at 1,768 fans per game despite only having 1,500 undergraduate students on campus and competing for Ozarks basketball fans with Missouri State. We will have to give each other virtual hugs for now, but soon well be high-fiving each other on the court after a Lopes win, Miller said. At every step, she has been a determined winner. On the heels of Mother's Day, GCU Women's Basketball Head Coach Molly Miller shares a glimpse inside her family. GCU President Brian Mueller and Athletic Director Jamie Boggs tapped former Drury University head coach Molly Miller to take over the GCU womens basketball program on April 7, 2020. Molly is a rising star, Womens Basketball Coaches Association Executive Director Danielle Donehew said after her peers gave her consecutive Division II Coach of the Year honors. Veteran forward Tiarra Brown, who enters her junior season and third under Miller, was selected to the Second Team and returns as the leading scorer for the Lopes with 9.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in 2021-22. Molly Miller Life is good Grand Canyon University Head Womens Bball Coach #lopesup . View the profiles of people named Molly Miller. Her basketball record is nothing short of incredible but even more important is who she is as a person. She took a pay cut to return to Drury as an assistant coach for two seasons before being elevated to interim head coach, a title that lost the interim tag after a 7-2 start. On the court, Coach Miller is all about pressure defense. Drury ended the year with a number three national ranking after being ranked number one in the coaches' poll throughout the second half of the season. She challenges them on the court, invests in their lives off the court and keeps an open-door policy to form long-term relationships. If an undefeated mark does not state Drury's dominance under Miller enough, the Panthers also led Division II in scoring margin for the past two seasons, winning by an average of 27.9 points per game in 2018-19 and an average of 28.5 points per game this season. 12 Apr 2019 News Drury University women's basketball head coach Molly Miller has agreed to terms with the institution on a contract extension that will run through the 2021-22 season. 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Millers competitive fire that made her a Division II third-team All-American in 2008 has translated to coaching. Over her six-year Drury career, Miller is 128-8. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.. Now it's time for her to win somewhere else. Im super-competitive, Miller said. In her first job, Miller spent four years as a marketing director for Springfield Neurological and Spine Institute, putting her master of business administration to use while giving basketball instruction to players on the side. With the resources and the excitement behind the athletic program and specifically the womens basketball program, theres real momentum there. The two have not been since since. Her work ethic and loyalty are unmatched, and her outstanding character sets the bar high. GCU finished third in the country in steals per game (12.6), steals (404) and 10th in turnovers forced (21.72) a season ago. Veteran forward Tiarra Brown, who enters her junior season and third under Miller, was selected to the Second Team and returns as the leading scorer for the Lopes with 9.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in 2021-22. Miller enters the 2022-23 season with an .866 winning percentage, second highest among active Division I head coaches, .19 behind UConns Geno Auriemma. Given the unbelievable success Coach Miller has experienced on the basketball court, we are incredibly excited about the future of the womens basketball program, GCU President Brian Mueller said. Miller posted an astounding 180-17 record over six years at her alma mater, Drury. Theres no doubt that Coach Miller is bringing a ton of excitement to the GCU athletic program, so if you havent been paying attention to Antelopes basketball, it might be time to jump on the bandwagon. Molly Miller - Stats, Game Logs, Splits, and much more . The determination of her and her coaching staff directly resulted in their ability to sign an exciting freshmen class, as well as a few notable transfers, site unseen. Her Panthers teams held a stunning 67-1 mark over her last two seasons at her hometown university in Springfield, Missouri. 1 every week in the Division II poll. She was also a hall of fame-worthy player at the program in addition to being a two-time state champion at Kickapoo. She took a pay cut to return to Drury as an assistant coach for two seasons before being elevated to Panthers interim head coach, a title that lost the "interim" tag after a 7-2 start. Her .914 winning percentage at Drury was the top mark among active NCAA basketball coaches, regardless of gender or division. Just before becoming the head coach at Truman State, she was the head coach at Ashford and took a team that won just four games in her first season to a near .500-record the next year. We'll have an exciting brand of basketball to play." View Comments. Drury won by 27.9 points per game in 2018-19 and 28.5 per game in 2019-20. Miller and her husband, Derek, have two children, Crosby and Cy. Her leadership capabilities and strong faith background make her an ideal representative of the University." Upon her hiring at Drury, she still ranked fourth all-time in scoring and was the program's career leader in assists, steals and free throws made. The 2021-22 season concluded in the WNIT first round, the first WNIT berth for the Lopes in program history. Molly was an athlete in high school, participating in dance, basketball, and softball. Jody Adams-Birch takes over at New Mexico State, NM State will not renew the contract of WBB Head Coach Atkinson, OFFICIAL: Gottlieb added to Grand Canyon WBB staff, Graduate Assistant Lawrence Technological University, Head Womens Basketball Coach Defiance College, Head Womens Basketball Coach University of Wisconsin River Falls. Growing up in Springfield as Molly Carter, she found her love of basketball at age 8 as a ball girl for national power Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State). ATLANTA Molly Miller, head coach at Drury University, has been named the 2020 United States Marine Corps/WBCA NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year, the Women's Basketball Coaches . 0:04 0:33 Molly Miller has known two things her entire basketball career: winning and doing it in Springfield. HomeBusiness NewsMolly Miller brings winningest college coaching record to GCU. Head Coach Molly Miller (joined by Cy and Crosby) speaks with the media after GCU Women's Basketball defeats Seattle 80-64.Grand Canyon University, Arizonas premier, private Christian university, helps students find their purpose with next- generation education, including over 200 academic programs with over 150 online programs. She became a star at Drury University. Her combined high school and college record as a player was 221-27. Drury ended the year with a number three national ranking after being ranked number one in the coaches' poll throughout the second half of the season. Drury is coming off a 32-0 season that ended abruptly because of the NCAA Tournament's cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic. "I love the relationship part of it. GCU offers new residence halls, amenities, academic buildings and state-of-the-art athletic facilities on campus, student support resources, dynamic online classrooms, innovative learning experiences and more. Eagan played college basketball at Truman State and was a four-time all-conference selection in the MIAA. Follow. In her first job, Miller spent four years as a marketing director for Springfield Neurological and Spine Institute, putting her master of business administration to use while giving basketball instruction on the side. "I love this game and everything that is has given to me so I want to give back to it and my players so they can find as much joy and love for the game," Miller said. Her teams had a winning season in all six seasons while winning 20 or more games three times. Miller and the Lopes have earned back-to-back appearances in the WAC Tournament championship game as she finished 22-10 overall and 14-4 in WAC play in 2021-22. Her Drury teams as a player went 112-18 (.862). Her leadership capabilities and strong faith background make her an ideal representative of the University.. That's going to be our goal and I think we can do it at GCU." College Basketball Scores. Miller took over the Division 1 program at Grand Canyon in 2020. Miller recruits players with a similar hunger to win and work to improve. Growing up in Springfield as Molly Carter, she found her love of basketball at age 8 as a ball girl for national power Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State). #LopesUp 0:43 1K views GCU Havocs and 3 others Coach Molly Miller Retweeted Molly Miller is leading the Grand Canyon women's basketball program for her third season as Lopes head coach after taking over the program on April 7, 2020. I am thrilled coach Eagan will be taking the helm at Drury, and I sincerely wish her the best of luck. "Given the unbelievable success Coach Miller has experienced on the basketball court, we are incredibly excited about the future of the women's basketball program," GCU President Brian Mueller said. Miller just completed her fifth season as the Lady Panthers head coach and her teams have gone 148-17. Miller was a three-time all conference player and MVP who led her team to 4 NCAA tournament appearances and a 112-18 record, was a three-time all-state player in HS, and led her team to 2 state championships and a record of 110-9 over four years. 2023 www.news-leader.com. Given the unbelievable success Coach Miller has experienced on the basketball court, we are incredibly excited about the future of the womens basketball program, GCU President Brian Mueller said at the time of her hiring. READ ALSO:GCU freezes tuition for 13th year. Drury Lady Panthers:All Molly Miller did in Springfield was win. 1 for every week of the Division II poll up until the NCAA tournament cancellation. She and her husband Derek share a little about what it's like to balance coaching a college basketball team and raising two children.Grand Canyon University, Arizonas premier, private Christian university, helps students find their purpose with next- generation education, including over 270 academic programs with over 200 online programs. 224-34 (.868) Molly Miller is leading the Grand Canyon women's basketball program for her third season as Lopes head coach after taking over the program on April 7, 2020. "I have all the faith in the world that this will be a very easy transition for the program and the kids and that we can continue what we have done with the expectations for this program and then do those things even better.". 17, This Week in WAC Women's Basketball - Dec. 10, WAC Basketball Tournament All-Session Tickets On Sale Now, This Week in WAC Women's Basketball - Dec. 3, This Week in WAC Women's Basketball - Nov. 26, This Week in WAC Women's Basketball - Nov. 19, This Week in WAC Women's Basketball - Nov. 12, This Week in WAC Women's Basketball - Nov. 4, WAC Announces Basketball Preview Show, Spotlight Game Schedules, WAC Media Select NM State, Mattingly as Preseason Favorites, WAC Coaches Select NM State, Pack as Preseason Favorites. At GCU, Miller has compiled a 40-17 (.702) overall record and a 22-8 (.733) conference mark while solidifying GCU Arena as one of the toughest places to play with a 24-4 (.857) record at home. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. For the first time ever, her basketball career has taken her outside of Springfield, as she embarks on a new journey as head coach of the GCU Antelopes. She took a pay cut to return to Drury as an assistant coach for two seasons before being elevated to Panthers interim head coach, a title that lost the interim tag after a 7-2 start. The entertaining style and success have made Drury one of the top Division II draws, ranking third in attendance last season at 1,768 fans per game despite only having 1,500 undergraduate students on campus and competing for Ozarks basketball fans with Missouri State. "Her basketball record is nothing short of incredible but even more important is who she is as a person. Under Miller, Drury became the first Great Lakes Valley Conference program to win four consecutive titles and went 105-5 in conference play (55-0 at home) over her six-year tenure. Miller's teams have played with frenetic energy to dominate in Division II and she exudes a similar intensity on the sideline. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. If an undefeated mark does not state Drurys dominance under Miller enough, the Panthers also led Division II in scoring margin for her last two seasons there. In the five days leading up to the announcement of her hiring, multiple Lady Panthers voiced their support for Eagan while hoping she would get the promotion. "I look forward to a seamless transition for our basketball program and the fun journey that lies ahead for our university, our players, our fans and our community." Her basketball record is nothing short of incredible but even more important is who she is as a person. All the while, she has put an emphasis on her players being students first, learning life skills and acting as community stewards. She mastered dribbling and finishing with either hand and progressed into a player who won two state championships at Kickapoo High School, where her teams went 109-9 (.924). Visit gcu.edu I think we can make a big splash. The team that won its fourth-straight GLVC title just this past season got its wish. At every step, she has been a determined winner. Facebook gives people the power to. She also served as a head coach at NAIA St. Ambrose in Davenport, Iowa, from 2005-07. "We will have to give each other virtual hugs for now, but soon we'll be high-fiving each other on the court after a Lopes win," Miller said. Miller is joined in Phoenix by her. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. If an undefeated mark does not state Drurys dominance under Miller enough, the Panthers also led Division II in scoring margin for the past two seasons, winning by an average of 27.9 points per game in 2018-19 and an average of 28.5 points per game this season. The Molly Miller coaching debut for Grand Canyon women's basketball will not come until the fall but the Lopes' new head coach has no problem describing what fans will see on the court and the sideline. On the heels of Mother's Day, GCU Women's Basketball Head Coach Molly Miller shares a glimpse inside her family. Miller enters the 2022-23 season with an .866 winning percentage, second highest among active Division I head coaches, .19 behind UConn's Geno Auriemma. Drury was ranked in the Division II top 25 for a nation-leading 111 consecutive weeks. Thats going to be our goal and I think we can do it at GCU.. Bray started to gather a shortlistjust in case someone hired Miller away. The competitive fire of a 2008 Division II third-team All-American has translated to coaching.
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