Names to watch in the Miami women’s basketball head coaching search

Nisso Sacha The Miami Student

For the fourth time in his tenure, David Sayler is faced with the task of finding a new head coach for Miami University’s women’s basketball team following the resignation of DeUnna Hendrix. Here are some names to watch as the search begins.

Colleen Day Henderson

Day Henderson has been a hot prospect among fans on social media.

In 2015, she was inducted to Miami’s Hall of Fame and earned three degrees from the university. She was one of the most successful basketball players in Miami’s history, leading Miami to a MAC championship in 2004. She ranks among Miami’s alltime career leaders in eight major categories.

Day Henderson most recently served as the Associate Head Coach for the University of Akron, also leading the team’s recruiting efforts. Day Henderson could bring strong loyalty to the program, something Miami has benefited from in the case of Carolyn Condit, who has coached the volleyball team for 39 years.

However, in Sayler’s previous hires, he tends to hire those with head coaching experience, something Day Henderson lacks. Sayler may not be willing to take the risk considering the shaky ground the program currently stands on.

Michelle Clark-Heard

After a tough season, finishing 9-21, Clark-Heard was fired from her head coaching position at the University of Cincinnati (UC), following her third season below 0.500. During her five year tenure, Clark-Heard was 7475.

Clark-Heard has 12 years of head coaching experience, with an overall record of 252-155 (0.619.) ClarkHeard was Western Kentucky University’s (WKU) head coach for five years, transforming the program during her time.

She led the team to three NCAA tournament appearances and won three conference tournament championships and two regular season conference titles. Her time at WKU and UC showcased her ability to develop players and make a quick impact on a team.

Carla Morrow

Morrow currently serves as Ohio State University’s (OSU) associate head coach for its women’s program,