A Strategic Addition to the Coaching Staff
Wichita State University announced this week that Rachel Swartz will join the women's basketball program as an assistant coach, rounding out a 2026‑27 staff that head coach Terry Nooner has been assembling with a clear eye on competitiveness and player development.
Swartz arrives after a three‑year stint at Seattle University, where she served as both assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, roles that sharpened her ability to identify talent and shape offensive schemes.
Her trajectory includes a season as head coach at Division II Davis & Elkins College in West Virginia, followed by a high‑profile scouting assignment with the Washington Mystics at the 2026 Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, Oregon, experiences that blend grassroots and elite‑level perspectives.
A Missouri State alumna, Swartz helped the Bears capture the 2015‑16 Missouri Valley Conference title and reach the NCAA first round before completing a master’s degree in communication studies at Drury University, where the team posted a 35‑1 record and a Final Four appearance.
Beyond the X's and O's, Nooner emphasized Swartz's energy and work ethic, noting that her proven track record of developing post players aligns perfectly with the program's vision for sustained growth.