Published on Show Me Mizzou April 24, 2025
Mizzou has named Kellie Harper as the new head coach of its women’s basketball program. Harper becomes the fifth head coach in program history and brings more than two decades of head coaching experience, nine NCAA Tournament appearances and a 393-260 overall record to Mizzou.
She replaced Robin Pingeton, who led the Tigers for 15 seasons and guided the team to four NCAA Tournament appearances.
Harper, who most recently served as head coach at Tennessee, returns to the sideline after spending the 2024–25 season as an analyst with the SEC Network. A former national champion as a player at Tennessee, she also led Missouri State to two NCAA appearances during a successful six-year run in Springfield. At Tennessee, she guided the Lady Vols to multiple 25-win seasons and three Sweet 16 appearances.
“I am incredibly honored to be the next head coach at Mizzou,” Harper said of her new job. “Missouri is a special place, and I know firsthand the passion and pride that surrounds this program. The foundation is in place for success — and I can’t wait to get started.”
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