Audrey Cunningham has been hired as an assistant coach with the New York University women’s basketball team. Her responsibilities will include on-court development with the guards, spearheading recruiting organization, assisting with game preparation, enhancing team building, and leadership development.
Cunningham’s most recent coaching experience was as an assistant at Stony Brook University (2016-18). She oversaw all aspects of player development, crafted opponent scouting reports, aided in all recruiting efforts, and ran all the team-affiliated social media accounts.
Last year, the Seawolves posted an 18-12 overall record and reached the quarterfinal round of the American East Championship.
“Our program is beyond excited to add a person of such high energy and enthusiasm for enhancing our student-athletes’ growth both on and off the court!” said Head Coach Meg Barber. “Audrey has a diverse background of experience and her tireless work ethic will add tremendous value to our goal of recruiting the highest caliber student-athletes. Her contagious energy matches my passion for the elite and special experience that NYU provides, and I couldn’t be more excited to continue our momentum with Audrey on board.”
Prior to Stony Brook, Cunningham spent two seasons at the University of Maryland (2014-16). During her first season with the Terrapins she served as Recruiting Operations Assistant before being promoted to the Director of Recruiting Operations in April 2015. In this position, she led all aspects of the recruiting process, managing a database of over 500 recruits and assisting in all on-campus recruiting visits.
During her tenure in College Park, Cunningham was part of two Big Ten regular-season championships, two Big Ten Tournament Championships and a 2015 NCAA Final Four appearance.
“I want to thank Coach Barber and the entire athletic administration for giving me this opportunity. I am very grateful and feel very fortunate to join the NYU family.” Cunningham said. “NYU has a rich tradition of athletic success and is one of the best academic institutions in the world. I look forward to using my energy and passion for the game to help continue to build the program on the foundation that has already been laid.”
A 2014 cum laude graduate of the University of New Haven with a Bachelor of Science degree in communication with a sports management minor, Cunningham was a four-year member of the basketball team. A Dean’s List student, she played in all 26 games as a freshman and averaged 6.8 ppg. As a senior, Cunningham played in all 28 games and averaged 4.9 ppg. She completed her career sixth all-time with 102 three-pointers.
A Germantown, MD, native, Cunningham resides in Manhattan.
