Sydney Carter, a former championship‑winning point guard from Texas A&M, has accepted an assistant coaching position at Auburn University, the school announced this week. Her hiring is slated to take effect for the 2024‑25 season, adding depth to a staff that is looking to rebuild after a challenging inaugural year.
A Fresh Face in Auburn's Coaching Roster
Carter spent the last four years on Vic Schaeffer’s staff at the Texas Longhorns, where she helped shape the program’s direction and was credited with developing Rori Harmon into the school’s all‑time leader in assists and steals. Her work with Harmon highlighted an ability to nurture talent that translates into on‑court success.
The move comes as Auburn looks to rebound from a 15‑17 record in head coach Larry Vickers’ first season. That campaign included a 61‑point defeat at the hands of the Texas Longhorns in January, the most lopsided loss in the Tigers’ history, underscoring the gaps that need to be addressed.
Carter’s promotion also means Auburn will have to find a replacement for her more than three months after the season ended, a timeline that adds pressure to the search for a new assistant before the next roster cycle begins.
Vic Schaeffer, who last saw an assistant leave his program after the 2022‑23 season, expressed confidence that Carter’s experience and proven ability to elevate talent will translate into immediate impact for Auburn’s roster, potentially accelerating the team’s progress toward its long‑term goals.