A Family Legacy Meets Global Experience
Westminster College announced Peyton Whitted as the new head coach of its women's basketball program, tapping a former professional player whose career spanned continents and whose recent experiences have shaped her coaching philosophy.
Dr. Jessica Brown, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, praised Whitted’s appointment, noting the excitement of welcoming a coach whose family tree is deeply rooted in the sport and whose global perspective promises to elevate the Blue Jays.
A New Era for the Blue Jays
Whitted’s father, retired NCAA coach Kevin Whitted, and her cousin, Trey Whitted, an assistant at the University of Notre Dame, have long influenced her approach to the game, while her sister Paige competes at the University of Cincinnati, underscoring a family legacy that stretches across the collegiate landscape.
Before stepping onto the sidelines, Whitted enjoyed a distinguished playing career that included a Sweet 16 run with Penn State, Academic All‑Big 10 honors, team captaincy, and a standout high‑school tenure at North Gwinnett in Suwanee, Georgia, where she earned McDonald’s All‑American recognition.
Her professional journey took her from Greece and Romania to Sweden, Spain, Turkey, Belgium, Italy, Indonesia and the Czech Republic, culminating in a gold‑medal performance with the Indonesian women's national team at the 2023 Southeast Asian Games.
Looking Ahead
Having decided to transition to coaching after her playing days, Whitted met with the current roster, describing the squad as sweet, connected and close, and expressed confidence that her blend of international experience and personal ties would foster both competitive success and academic achievement.
The appointment signals a new chapter for Westminster’s basketball program, one that aims to balance rigorous academics with a competitive edge, leveraging Whitted’s network and her commitment to developing student‑athletes holistically.