Mizzou Women’s Basketball head coach Robin Pingeton announced staff updates on Wednesday. RaeShara Brown has been named an assistant coach, while Willie Cox has transitioned into the role of director of recruiting.
“A lot of thought and conversation went into these moves within my staff,” Pingeton said. “We are constantly evaluating everything we do within our program. I believe these new roles and responsibilities align with RaeShara and Willie’s strengths individually and within our program.”
Brown, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, spent the past season as the director of recruiting and player development, where she played a crucial role in the program’s day-to-day operations. Prior to that, she was a graduate assistant for the Tigers from 2012-14 and has been instrumental in marketing and social media initiatives for the program.
“Coach Brown was an incredible player for us at Mizzou and has since served in a variety of roles within our program,” Pingeton said. “She is very driven, passionate and knowledgeable. She has an outstanding basketball IQ and truly understands what it takes to be successful at this level. There is no doubt in my mind that she will do an outstanding job on the recruiting trail as well.”
A mainstay in the Mizzou backcourt from 2007-11, Brown appeared in every game she was eligible for while wearing a Tigers uniform. She was a 3-year starter and opened all 31 games as a junior and senior. Following her senior season, Brown was named second-team All-Big 12 with an average of 16.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. She earned honorable mention All-Big 12 recognition as a sophomore and is the program’s all-time steals leader with 273 during her career. Brown received a bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences from Mizzou in 2011 and a master’s in educational psychology in 2014.
Cox has served as the recruiting coordinator for the Mizzou coaching staff since Pingeton arrived prior to the 2010-11 season. His vast experience and networking capabilities have played a large part in recruiting efforts during the revitalization of the program over the past five seasons. Prior to moving to Columbia, Cox was an assistant coach at Illinois State from 2003-10 under Pingeton, and he also was previously the head coach at Peoria (Ill.) Central High School.
“I have worked with Willie for over 12 years,” Pingeton said. “I don’t know that you can find someone that is more loyal. Willie adds so much value, experience and knowledge to our staff. As our program has grown, the need for a director of basketball recruiting has become apparent. I believe Willie is going to do an incredible job for us in this position.”
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