We'll have an exciting brand of basketball to play." Miller just completed her fifth season as the Lady Panthers head coach and her teams have gone 148-17. 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 exits Drury with a career record of 180-17, By: Ed Beach, Assistant AD for External Affairs/Media Relations, Make a Gift (Basketball Benefits Included), TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Partner, Molly Miller's letter to the Drury Community, Link to Grand Canyon University news release, Lady Panthers escape quarterfinals scare from Quincy, Top seeded Lady Panthers open GLVC Tournament vs Quincy, Thur., 6 pm, Amy Eagan named GLVC Coach of the Year; Moore is Defensive Player of the Year; Schaaf named Freshman of the Year; four selected as All-GLVC, Lady Panthers remain at number two in national poll, .914 winning percentage leads all of NCAA women's basketball, Led the team to 54 straight home wins (2016-current), the second-longest home-court winning streak in NCAA-II, Was 55-0 at home in the GLVC during her career, NCAA-II Coach of the Year (WBCA) 2020 and 2019, 2020 NCAA-II Coach of the Year (World Exposure Report), 2020 NCAA-II Coach of the Year (HoopDirt.com), Number One national ranking for all 16 weeks of the NCAA-II coaches' poll, Nationally ranked in the NCAA-II Top 25 for 111 straight weeks, the longest such streak in the nation, and ranked in the Top 10 for 48 consecutive weeks, Won five GLVC championships in her six years (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020), Won six GLVC regular season titles (West Division in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018; finished first as a one-division league in 2019 and 2020), Made NCAA-II tournament in all six of seasons (advanced to regional finals in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019), Advanced to NCAA-II national semifinals in 2019, Coached the NCAA-II Player of the Year twice (, Had 19 players named All-GLVC, with 12 players named First Team All-GLVC, Had one GLVC Player of the Year (Hailey Diestlkamp, 2020), Had two GLVC Freshman of the Year winners (, Had three named GLVC Defensive Player of the Year (, Inducted into Drury Sports Hall of Fame, 2012. "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. 584 posts. She was studying to become a nurse. The competitive fire of a 2008 Division II third-team All-American has translated to coaching. The team that won its fourth-straight GLVC title just this past season got its wish. 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. #LopesUp 0:43 1K views GCU Havocs and 3 others Coach Molly Miller Retweeted 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. Getting to know the kids outside of just basketball I just think those things are really, really important. 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. She already was mastering 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). From 2004 to 2008, Miller played at Drury as a 5-foot-6 point guard and four-year starter. She grew up in Springfield, Missouri, as Molly Carter and played at Kickapoo High School and Drury University in her hometown. 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. 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. Drury was ranked in the Division II top 25 for a nation-leading 111 consecutive weeks. It was only a matter of time before she had to do it somewhere else. "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." Miller and her husband, Derek, are raising a 3-year-old daughter, Crosby, and a 3-month-old son, Cy. View Comments. All the while, she has put an emphasis on her players being students first, learning life skills and acting as community stewards. Well have an exciting brand of basketball to play.. Features The virtuosic Molly Miller on her magical 335 and guitar becoming a 'choice' A revered session musician and educator who's worked alongside major artists like Jason Mraz amongst others, Miller is one of the most accomplished guitar players in the industry. Millers 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. She accepted the position in April at the Division I school. Her .914 winning percentage at Drury was the top mark among active NCAA basketball coaches, regardless of gender or division. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); HoopDirt is your source for the latest college basketball coaching news, rumors, and job postings. 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. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. She challenges them on the court, invests in their lives off the court and keeps an open-door policy to form long-term relationships. 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. Miller recruits players with a similar hunger to win and work to improve. Drury will also start '19-20 season with a 40-game . The competitive fire of a 2008 Division II third-team All-American has translated to coaching. Her leadership capabilities and strong faith background make her an ideal representative of the University. Molly MillerCoach 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 Vice President of Athletics Jamie Boggs said of Miller's hiring. Miller and her husband, Derek, have two children, Crosby and Cy. We're going to be very family-oriented at GCU. Drury is coming off a 32-0 season that ended abruptly because of the NCAA Tournament's cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic. 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). 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. 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. "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.". 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. Miller is the new head women's basketball coach of Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. Drury will also start '19-20 season with a 40-game . The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. Molly Miller has been hired to replace Nicole Powell as Grand Canyon's women's basketball coach. 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 . All the while, she has put an emphasis on her players being students first, learning life skills and acting as community stewards. 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. During her playing days at Drury, she was named third-team All-American in 2008 and finished top-3 in program history for points, assists and steals. She ranks fourth in program history for career points (1,570), third for assists (439) and second for steals (407). At every step, she has been a determined winner. Miller's hustle-oriented teams defend with the intensity and trapping that was her trademark as a player. 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. 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. "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. She guided Drury to the Division II Final Four last year and a 32-0 record this season, when she put the Panthers at No. 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. Her teams had a winning season in all six seasons while winning 20 or more games three times. Play Index. 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.. 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). Her basketball record is nothing short of incredible but even more important is who she is as a person. Eagan played college basketball at Truman State and was a four-time all-conference selection in the MIAA. 2023 Western Athletic Conference. I'm just a relationship coach.". She inherits a team from Nicole Powell that went 15-12 . Years later, she became the school's head coach. Drury Lady Panthers:All Molly Miller did in Springfield was win. I think we can make a big splash. Im super-competitive, Miller said. This year's team was 32-0, 20-0 in GLVC Conference play. You can also sign up for his free "Bears Beat" newsletter by subscribing on News-Leader.com. We want to be one of the best teams in the nation. 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. She will enter the 2019-20 owning the best winning percentage among head coaches in all of NCAA-II women's basketball. 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). The two-time Division II Coach of the Year ended her Drury career with the D-II national runner-up in 2019 and an undefeated, top-ranked 2020 team when the national tournament was canceled because of COVID-19. 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. "With the resources and the excitement behind the athletic program and specifically the women's basketball program, there's real momentum there. Im excited to hit the ground running and meet those kids and love them like family. In turn, her teams have played uptempo, player-predicated motion offense that averaged 90.2 points per game this season. Her Panthers teams held a stunning 67-1 mark over her last two seasons at her hometown university in Springfield, Missouri. Miller departs Drury with a career record of 180-17. "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. 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. READ ALSO:GCU freezes tuition for 13th year. We cannot wait for her and her family to arrive in Phoenix and join the GCU community.. Drury has won the Great Lakes Valley Conference in four consecutive seasons (no team previously had won more than two in a row) as Miller went 105-5 in conference play (55-0 at home) over her six-year tenure. 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. "Jinx" averaged 14.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists in 923 games for six teams. 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. 0:04 0:33 Molly Miller has known two things her entire basketball career: winning and doing it in Springfield. 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. Drury has won the Great Lakes Valley Conference in four consecutive seasons (no team previously had won more than two in a row) as Miller went 105-5 in conference play (55-0 at home) over her six-year tenure. She guided Drury to the Division II Final Four last year and a 32-0 record this season, when she put the Panthers at No. At every step, she has been a determined winner. The two have not been since since. Visit gcu.edu Bray started to gather a shortlistjust in case someone hired Miller away. From 2004 to 2008, Miller played at Drury as a 5-foot-6 point guard and four-year starter. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.. 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. 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 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. In 2020-21, GCU ranked second nationally for steals (13.4 per game) and turnover margin (plus-8.4 per game) while also coming in fourth for turnovers forced (23.3 per game). The moment it all started "I started playing guitar when I was seven years old. She ranks fourth in program history for career points (1,570), third for assists (439) and second for steals (409). Miller is considered the top NCAA Division II women's coach in the . UNLV 77, Duke 79, Kentucky 103, Duke 104, Notre Dame 91, UConn 89, Texas A&M 63, Stanford 62. We cannot wait for her and her family to arrive in Phoenix and join the GCU community." 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). 1 every week in the Division II poll. Join Facebook to connect with Molly Miller and others you may know. Her basketball record is nothing short of incredible but even more important is who she is as a person. "Her basketball record is nothing short of incredible but even more important is who she is as a person. Now it's time for her to win somewhere else. 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! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. I think we can make a big splash. She ranks fourth in program history for career points (1,570), third for assists (439) and second for steals (407). HomeBusiness NewsMolly Miller brings winningest college coaching record to GCU. Miller and her husband, Derek, are raising a 3-year-old daughter, Crosby, and a 3-month-old son, Cy. Molly Miller - Stats, Game Logs, Splits, and much more . With the resources and the excitement behind the athletic program and specifically the womens basketball program, theres real momentum there. Drury has been ranked in the Division II top 25 for a nation-leading 111 consecutive weeks. In the midst of global chaos, Grand Canyon University made a tremendous hire that might have been overshadowed by the events of 2020. Were going to be very family-oriented at GCU. Member News 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 3,319 followers. GCU finished third in the country in steals per game (12.6), steals (404) and 10th in turnovers forced (21.72) a season ago. 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). Her leadership capabilities and strong faith background make her an ideal representative of the University. 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. 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. Miller's competitive fire that made her a Division II third-team All-American in 2008 has translated to coaching. 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. 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. https://gculopes.com/news/2020/4/7/womens-basketball-miller-takes-gcu-helm-as-elite-winner.aspx. Miller posted an astounding 180-17 record over six years at her alma mater, Drury. Her combined high school and college record as a player was 221-27. 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. 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. 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. Before joining Drury, Eagan had a successful six-year stint as the head coach at Truman State. Her Panthers teams held a stunning 67-1 mark over her last two seasons at her hometown university in Springfield, Missouri. 1 team in the country. "She was one of my biggest supporters and she really, really helped me through this process," Eagan said. 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. Her teams were top-5 in the nation in five different defensive statistical categories. A year later, Bray had to use that list but he didn't have to look far. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "I love the relationship part of it. 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. If you havent heard about GCUs new womens basketball coach yet, then here is a summary of her resume. 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. Arizona Republic. NCAA Tournament. 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. 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. The car Miller and Haynes were riding in, a 2012 Honda Accord, was found totaled two weeks . We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Passion. She was also a hall of fame-worthy player at the program in addition to being a two-time state champion at Kickapoo. 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. Over her six-year Drury career, Miller is 128-8. She and her husband Derek share a little about what it's like to balance. The Lady Panthers won their first 35 games before falling in the Division II NCAA Tournament semifinals. Miller took over the Division 1 program at Grand Canyon in 2020. Molly Miller is in her sixth season as the Lady Panthers head coach. Eagan will have some big shoes to fill as she tries to replace someone who was turning into a bit of a Springfield women's basketball icon before her departure. "She has tremendous character, is passionate about her faith and will be a wonderful leader for our student-athletes. 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, . 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. Eagan's Truman State team won the Great Lakes Valley Conference title in her first season in 2013-14 and she finished her career as the program's all-time leader in coaching wins with a record of. Her Drury teams as a player went 112-18 (.862). Miller and her husband, Derek, are raising a 3-year-old daughter, Crosby, and a 3-month-old son, Cy. Drury Athletics Director Corey Bray saw what Molly Miller did a year ago and he knew he needed to start looking for a successor. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. On the heels of Mother's Day, GCU Women's Basketball Head Coach Molly Miller shares a glimpse inside her family. The 2021-22 season concluded in the WNIT first round, the first WNIT berth for the Lopes in program history. 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. She became a star at Drury University. The .914 winning percentage tops any active Division I, II or III men's or women's basketball head coach with at least five years of experience and includes a stunning 67-1 mark over the past two seasons. The two-time Division II Coach of the Year ended her Drury career with the D-II national runner-up in 2019 and an undefeated, top-ranked 2020 team when the national tournament was canceled because of COVID-19. "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. 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. "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 couldn't be more appreciative of her and everything she's done for me.". 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.
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