In her Drury playing career, her teams went 112-18 (.862). 2019 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. 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, Arizona's. "She has tremendous character, is passionate about her faith and will be a wonderful leader for our student-athletes. She has tremendous character, is passionate about her faith and will be a wonderful leader for our student-athletes. "To this day, shes the most competitive person Ive ever been around, her Drury coach, now-George Mason head coach Nyla Milleson, once told the Springfield News-Leader. Well have an exciting brand of basketball to play.. View Comments. 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, . 1 every week in the Division II poll. From 2004 to 2008, Miller played at Drury as a 5-foot-6 point guard and four-year starter. 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, won the Midwest Regional, and won their third-straight GLVC championship in 2018-19. Drury will also start '19-20 season with a 40-game . To this day, shes the most competitive person Ive ever been around, her Drury coach, now-George Mason head coach Nyla Milleson, once told the Springfield News-Leader. I am thrilled coach Eagan will be taking the helm at Drury, and I sincerely wish her the best of luck. Miller enters the 2022-23 season with an .866 winning percentage, second highest among active Division I head coaches, .19 behind UConns Geno Auriemma. Her leadership capabilities and strong faith background make her an ideal representative of the University. Miller recruits players with a similar hunger to win and work to improve. Eagan played college basketball at Truman State and was a four-time all-conference selection in the MIAA. She was studying to become a nurse. 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. "To this day, she's the most competitive person I've ever been around," her Drury coach, now-George Mason head coach Nyla Milleson, once told theSpringfield News-Leader. 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. READ ALSO:GCU freezes tuition for 13th year. She will enter the 2019-20 owning the best winning percentage among head coaches in all of NCAA-II women's basketball. HomeBusiness NewsMolly Miller brings winningest college coaching record to GCU. Her basketball record is nothing short of incredible but even more important is who she is as a person. 3,319 followers. "I thought for myself as I continued to look at my life and my career, there's not a better Division II in the country," Eagan said of her decision. "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." But since Miller took over as head coach at age 28 in 2014, she pushed the Panthers to the best all-time winning percentage (.827) in Division II history. 1988 Men's NCAA, 2019 Women's NCAA, 1940 Men's NCAA, 2006 Women's NCAA, 1981 Men's NCAA. She has tremendous character, is passionate about her faith and will be a wonderful leader for our student-athletes. Miller left the Lady Panthers for Division I Grand Canyon on Wednesday, Drury announced Amy Eagan would be promoted to the head coaching position, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 1 for every week of the Division II poll up until the NCAA tournament cancellation. I think we can make a big splash. 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. 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. 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. Miller posted an astounding 180-17 record over six years at her alma mater, Drury. 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. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.. Miller took over the Division 1 program at Grand Canyon in 2020. At every step, she has been a determined winner. Player Season Finder . Im super-competitive, Miller said. 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, won the Midwest Regional, and won their third-straight GLVC championship in 2018-19. "This was a place that I felt like I could take my career if she happened to leave. Drury won by 27.9 points per game in 2018-19 and 28.5 per game in 2019-20. 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. 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. "Coach Miller is one of the winningest college head coaches in the country and a true leader who knows how to run a championship program," GCU Interim Vice President of AthleticsJamie Boggssaid. 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. Miller was also named the national coach of the year and her name was already floating around for Division I openings. View the profiles of people named Molly Miller. Her .914 winning percentage at Drury was the top mark among active NCAA basketball coaches, regardless of gender or division. We'll have an exciting brand of basketball to play." Miller holds the highest career winning percentage (.892) of any NCAA men's or women's basketball coach . 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. That's going to be our goal and I think we can do it at GCU." Courtesy Paul Coro, Grand Canyon Athletic Communications. This exciting style of basketball led Drury to the third-highest average attendance (1,768) in Division II during her final season, despite only having 1,500 undergraduate students on campus and competing with crosstown rivals Missouri State. Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. In July of 2013, Molly Miller and Colton Haynes were passengers in a car chase with police when the driver allegedly turned onto a dead-end Oklahoma road. She challenges them on the court, invests in their lives off the court and keeps an open-door policy to form long-term relationships. Molly Miller has been hired to replace Nicole Powell as Grand Canyon's women's basketball coach. Miller is joined in Phoenix by her husband, Derek, and their two children, Crosby and Cy. 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. Over her six-year Drury career, Miller is 128-8. Millers teams defend with the intensity and trapping that was her trademark as a player. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Panthers have guarded opponents from baseline to baseline and led Division II with 30.8 turnovers forced per game this season. 1 every week in the Division II poll. 584 posts. We cannot wait for her and her family to arrive in Phoenix and join the GCU community.. All the while, she has put an emphasis on her players being students first, learning life skills and acting as community stewards. 580 following. If you havent heard about GCUs new womens basketball coach yet, then here is a summary of her resume. 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. 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. Drury has been ranked in the Division II top 25 for a nation-leading 111 consecutive weeks. Off the court, Miller preaches about the importance of culture and comradery. PHOENIX, Ariz.Grand Canyon's aspirations to rise in Division I women's basketball will be in the hands of new Lopes head coach Molly Miller, a two-time Division II Coach of the Year who leads all active college basketball coaches in winning percentage. During her final two seasons at Drury, her team went 67-1 including a perfect 32-0 season prior to the cancellation of the 2019-20 NCAA Tournament. At every step, she has been a determined winner. In what could have been seen as a questionable decision led her to land the head coaching position as the head coach of the No. Sophomore transfer Aaliyah Collins was tabbed to the First Team after finishing third in the WAC in steals per game (2.52) in and fourth in steals (68) a season ago. Drury has been a Division II power since Miller played there (2004-08) as a 5-foot-6 point guard who started for four seasons. 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). 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. 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. "With the resources and the excitement behind the athletic program and specifically the women's basketball program, there's real momentum there. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Miller posted an astounding 180-17 record over six years at her alma mater, Drury. 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). The moment it all started "I started playing guitar when I was seven years old. 8h A special thank you message to our Havocs, cheerleaders, dance team and band Your support means the world to us, and to the seniors of these groups, best of luck on your future endeavors! She took over as head coach at her alma mater in 2014 and led the program to historic heights amassing a 180-17 record over six seasons. Were going to be very family-oriented at GCU. In her final season at Truman State, the Bulldogs finished with a 23-8 record marking the program's best season in 47 years. PHOENIX, Ariz. (KY3) - Grand Canyon University head basketball coach Molly Miller made her name in Springfield. Grand Canyon's aspirations to rise in Division I women's basketball will be in the hands of new Lopes head coach Molly Miller, a two-time Division II Coach of the Year who leads all active college basketball coaches in winning percentage. Molly was an athlete in high school, participating in dance, basketball, and softball. We want to be one of the best teams in the nation. 3,319 Followers, 580 Following, 584 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Molly Miller (@coach_mollymiller) coach_mollymiller. You can contact him at 417-371-6987, by email atwwheeler@news-leader.comor join the conversation on Twitter where his handle is@WyattWheeler_NL. All the while, she has put an emphasis on her players being students first, learning life skills and acting as community stewards. This year's team was 32-0, 20-0 in GLVC Conference play. Both Mueller and Boggs raved about Millers character and leadership upon hiring her last year, and it already shows during her short time here in the Valley. Arizona Republic. 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. Last month, Women's Basketball Coaches Association Executive Director Danielle Donehew called Miller "a rising star" after her peers named her the Division II Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year. "I couldn't be more appreciative of her and everything she's done for me.". She ranks fourth in program history for career points (1,570), third for assists (439) and second for steals (409). Miller just completed her fifth season as the Lady Panthers head coach and her teams have gone 148-17. Her combined high school and college record as a player was 221-27. 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. 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. 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. Her work ethic and loyalty are unmatched, and her outstanding character sets the bar high. Miller and her husband, Derek, are raising a 3-year-old daughter, Crosby, and a 3-month-old son, Cy. 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. The .914 winning percentage tops any active Division I, II or III mens or womens basketball head coach with at least five years of experience and includes a stunning 67-1 mark over the past two seasons. Join Facebook to connect with Molly Miller and others you may know. In the midst of global chaos, Grand Canyon University made a tremendous hire that might have been overshadowed by the events of 2020. All rights reserved. She challenges them on the court, invests in their lives off the court and keeps an open-door policy to form long-term relationships. 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 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. Molly Miller - Stats, Game Logs, Splits, and much more . Miller led Kickapoo High School to a state championship. The Panthers have guarded opponents from baseline to baseline and led Division II with 30.8 turnovers forced per game this season. All the while, she put an emphasis on her players being students first, learning life skills and acting as community stewards. Her winning record as a player and a former head coach is impressive. Miller recruits players with a similar hunger to win and work to improve. She was also a hall of fame-worthy player at the program in addition to being a two-time state champion at Kickapoo. I'm just a relationship coach.". The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Drury was ranked in the Division II top 25 for a nation-leading 111 consecutive weeks. Miller's teams have played with frenetic energy to dominate in Division II and she exudes a similar intensity on the sideline. 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She challenges them on the court, invests in their lives off the court and keeps an open-door policy to form long-term relationships. "Jinx" averaged 14.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists in 923 games for six teams. 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. Drury. Im excited to hit the ground running and meet those kids and love them like family. Coach Miller is one of the winningest college head coaches in the country and a true leader who knows how to run a championship program, GCU Interim Vice President of Athletics Jamie Boggs said. GCU finished third in the country in steals per game (12.6), steals (404) and 10th in turnovers forced (21.72) a season ago. In two seasons in Phoenix, Millers high-pressure defense and up-tempo offense has seen GCU rank nationally in steals per game and turnovers forced per game. 0:04 0:33 Molly Miller has known two things her entire basketball career: winning and doing it in Springfield. Miller enters the 2022-23 season with an .866 winning percentage, second highest among active Division I head coaches, .19 behind UConns Geno Auriemma. 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. 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 1 for every week of the Division II poll up until the NCAA tournament cancellation. Miller's hustle-oriented teams defend with the intensity and trapping that was her trademark as a player. 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. All Molly Miller did in Springfield was win. Before Jalen Rose worked at ESPN along with Molly Qerim and other sports analysts, he was a 13-year NBA veteran. The Lady Panthers became the first team in GLVC history to win three league titles in a row and were the first team ever to go unbeaten during the regular season and win the conference tournament in the same year. 2023 Western Athletic Conference. 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.
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