Minyon Moore Takes the Helm of Long Beach State Women's Basketball
Long Beach State University has appointed Minyon Moore as the new head coach of its women's basketball program, tapping a coach whose career has been defined by defensive mastery and player development.
At Texas Christian University, Moore guided the Horned Frogs to back‑to‑back Elite Eight appearances and orchestrated a 26‑game turnaround that culminated in the program's first NCAA Tournament berth in fifteen years.
Known for constructing elite defensive schemes, she helped TCU emerge as one of the nation's top "3‑and‑D" teams, a reputation that preceded her arrival on the West Coast.
Moore's playing days at the University of Southern California and the University of Oregon saw her earn All‑Pac‑12 Defensive Team honors three times, laying a foundation of defensive excellence that she would later translate to coaching.
She holds a bachelor's degree in communications from USC and a master's in advertising and brand responsibility from Oregon, credentials that reflect her commitment to both athletic and personal growth.
Moore will bring her son, Elijah, into the program, underscoring a family‑oriented approach to building a supportive environment. Her vision for Long Beach State centers on cultivating a championship culture rooted in hard work, discipline, and holistic development.
The university's athletic department highlighted her defensive identity and player development track record as key assets for the program's future, aligning the program's goals with the university's broader mission.