A former Arkansas standout is closing one door in favor of opening another.
Chelsea Dungee, who played at Arkansas from 2018-21 has been hired by Troy University to become an assistant coach on the staff led by head coach Chanda Rigby, Troy athletics announced Monday.
In a release, Rigby says that Dungee fits the description of what she was looking for in an assistant coach.
When this position came open, I knew I wanted to hire someone who would make a strong impact on current players and carry deep influence with recruits. Chelsea will be all of this and much more. She worked her way up into being a top scorer in NCAA and a high draft pick in the WNBA. The passion that she possesses, and her desire to be great, will be infectious. With her presence, Chelsea will help us continue to elevate the brand of Troy Women’s Basketball in the recruiting world. Hiring Chelsea puts a big ‘W’ in our win column already!
Dungee, who was drafted fifth overall by the Dallas Wings of the WNBA 2021, says that coaching Division I basketball has been a lifelong goal of hers.
My collegiate and professional experiences have provided me with vast knowledge of the game and the ability to create and maintain healthy relationships through shared experiences. The feeling of giving back and contributing to the growth of young women is unmatched. I look forward to being a part of the Trojan Family!
As a senior in 2020-21, Dungee averaged 22.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 32.3 minutes per game. Dungee played in 14 games during her lone season in Dallas.
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