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Meghin Williams Named Women's Basketball Director of Operations
May 03, 2016 | Women's Basketball
PRINCETON, N.J. – Princeton women's basketball head coach Courtney Banghart has announced the hiring of Meghin Williams as the team's Director of Basketball Operations.
"I'm so excited to be part of this staff and the Princeton culture,” said Williams about her hire. "The expectation is unparalleled and it shows through academia, the faculty and student-athletes that are here. I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to empower and motivate the young women in this program, and to play a role in building strong and confident leaders.”
“I'm thrilled to be adding someone of Meghin's caliber, quality and experience to the staff at Princeton,” noted Banghart about the new Director of Basketball Operations. “She brings passion and compassion for people to our program, a high level and successful playing career to our sideline, and enthusiasm, creativity, and a tireless work ethic to her role as a teammate on our staff.”
Williams recently finished her second season as a graduate assistant manager for the Nebraska women's basketball coaching staff in 2015-16. She will receive her Masters in Education and Administration later this month.
Her primary responsibilities at Nebraska included preparing itineraries for recruits which included travel, hotel and campus tours along with working directly with the Director of Operations for travel preparation and scheduling. Williams also helped the coaching staff with all aspects of the program. The former Cornhusker was also important in coordinating the team's basketball camps.
Williams played at Nebraska from 2009-13 and was a member of the team's first two Sweet 16 appearances. After finishing her career and earning her bachelor's degree in broadcasting, she was a student-assistant in the women's basketball office in 2013-14 and took part in the “So You Want to be a Coach” program at the Women's Basketball Coaches' Association (WBCA) National Convention.
With the hiring of the Williams, the coaching staff is now complete. “I couldn't be prouder to share his staff with my players and the Princeton community, and I couldn't be more excited to have this group with me as we continue to challenge, celebrate, and grow our student-athletes,” said Banghart.
The women's basketball team went 23-6 overall and 12-2 in the Ivy League in 2015-16. It was the seventh straight year that the Tigers won at least 20 games. The team ranked in the top ten nationally in rebounding margin (third), defensive rebounds per game (fourth), rebounds per game (seventh) and scoring margin (seventh). The Tigers had three players named to the All-Ivy League teams, one of which, Annie Tarakchian, signed with the New York Liberty for their training camp roster.