Overall
18-16
Conf
7-9
Mississippi State Bulldogs Women's Basketball Coaches
The Mississippi State Bulldogs coaching staff, led by head coach Sam Purcell. Profiles below cover 4 staff members with career records, tenure at Mississippi State University and coaching background.
Head Coach
Sam Purcell
Head Coach
1 year at school
Career Record
154-140
Conf Record
56-39
An offensive innovator with deep roots in the game, connecting well with student-athletes and building strong team cultures.
5 years of coaching experience with a background in player development.
Assistant Coaches
Johanna Wright
Associate Head Coach
4 years at school
Oversees recruiting operations and has been instrumental in bringing top-tier talent to the program.
20+ years in collegiate athletics with stops at multiple Power 5 programs.
Wesley Brooks
Assistant Coach
1 year at school
A former player who transitioned to coaching, bringing valuable on-court perspective to player development.
12 years of coaching experience with expertise in scouting and game planning.
Tasha Dickey
Assistant Coach
4 years at school
Brings extensive experience from both collegiate and professional basketball, with a strong focus on player development and recruiting.
15+ years of coaching experience at the Division I level.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Coaching Staff FAQs
Common questions about the coaching staff.
Who is the head coach at Mississippi State Bulldogs?
Sam Purcell is the head coach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs women's basketball program, currently in year 1 at Mississippi State University.
How large is the Mississippi State Bulldogs coaching staff?
The listed staff includes the head coach plus 3 other staff members, spanning associate and assistant coaches and basketball operations roles. Each entry shows experience and background.
How is Mississippi State Bulldogs performing under the current staff?
Mississippi State Bulldogs is 18-16 overall and 7-9 in sec play this season, playing home games at Humphrey Coliseum. Game-by-game results are on the team schedule page.
What do assistant coaches do in college basketball?
Assistant coaches handle recruiting, scouting and opponent preparation, and lead position-specific skill work. Associate head coaches often take on play-calling or coordinator duties, while directors of basketball operations manage travel, scheduling and compliance rather than on-court coaching.
Where can I find more about the Mississippi State Bulldogs program?
The team pages cover the 18-16 season schedule, current roster, season statistics and program history dating to 1974.