Cynthia Cooper-Dyke to take the reins of TSU women’s basketball
One of the most decorated professional basketball players in the history of the sport, Cooper-Dyke served as TSU's head coach during the 2012-13 season before taking the reins at her alma mater, Southern California. She led the Lady Tigers to a 20-12 and a trip to the postseason Women's NIT in her only season at TSU.
“I'm thrilled to return to houston and to texas southern, and to my Houston family,” Cooper-Dyke said. “I'm thrilled to lead the Lady Tigers and can't wait to get started.”
“TSU is excited and thrilled to have Coach Cooper back to lead our women's basketball program,” TSU's Vice President of Athletics Kevin Granger said. “With her coaching experience and background, we know she will continue the success that our program has experienced.”
Prior to her first stint at Texas Southern, Cooper-Dyke coached two seasons at UNC–Wilmington, where she amassed a 44-22 record.
“I want to thank (TSU President) Dr. Austin Lane and Kevin Granger for their trust,” Cooper-Dyke said. “I look forward to exceeding their expectations.”
Cooper-Dyke began her professional career overseas and played 10 seasons in Spain and Italy. She returned to the United States in 1997 to play with the Houston Comets of the newly-formed WNBA.
She subsequently led the Comets to four consecutive WNBA championships and was named WNBA Finals MVP four times. Cooper-Dyke was voted the league's MVP in 1997 and 1998 and was a four-time WNBA All-Star before retiring in 2000.
Courtesy: TSUSports.com