Black Hills State University head women’s basketball coach, Mark Nore, has announced the addition of Hope Bonlander as an assistant coach for the Yellow Jackets.
“I am extremely thankful and excited to continue my coaching career at Black Hills State University,” said Bonlander. “I look forward to working alongside Coach Nore and look forward to adding to this already successful and respected program! I couldn’t be happier to join the Yellow Jacket family!”
Bonlander comes to BHSU from South Dakota School of Mines, where she was the assistant women’s coach for three years, also acting as the recruiting coordinator. In addition, Bonlader acted as the SAAC advisor for the Hardrockers. Prior to her time in Rapid City, she was a graduate assistant at the University of Sioux Falls.
Bonlander played collegiately at Southwest Minnesota State University. She played in 112 games with 62 starts and finished her career with 926 points and 469 rebounds. After graduating in 2016, she went on to earn her masters degree from SMSU in May 2019.
“We are really excited to have Hope join our staff and program at Black Hills State University,” said Coach Nore. “She’s a high-character person, extremely hard working with a great basketball mind. She had an excellent career for the Mustangs at Southwest Minnesota State where she played as a post. I am excited for the community to get to know Hope. She is a perfect fit for our culture and program.”
A native of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Bonlander graduated from Fond du Lac High School.
