Hill College's Jones named WBCA Assistant Coach of the Year

ATLANTA (March 12, 2020) — The Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced today the 2020 Assistant Coaches of the Year in all six WBCA membership divisions.

The WBCA Assistant Coach of the Year award is presented to one associate head coach or assistant coach in each membership division who demonstrates commitment to their program, their student-athletes and their head coach; their impact coaching on court; their mentorship and impact on other coaches; and their professional manner and attitude.

Rachel Jones of Hill College has been named the 2020 WBCA Assistant Coach of the Year for two-year colleges.

"The role of an assistant coach is profoundly important to team leadership and chemistry. The daily example set by the head and assistant coach as a unit, ripples through basketball lessons and life lessons.  The WBCA is proud to name these six individuals as the Assistant Coach of the Year in their respective divisions," said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. "These coaches were selected by their peers and the WBCA celebrates and applauds these coaches for their lasting commitment to use our game as a platform to positively impact their student-athletes, institution and community."

Jones completed her second year as an assistant coach at Hill College. In her two seasons at Hill she has helped guide the Rebels to a conference title and back-to-back region tournament appearances.  Before becoming a coach, she played two years of college basketball at St. Mary's University. Jones led the team to the NCAA Division II Tournament twice and earned Heartland Conference Newcomer of the Year honors.  She also played professionally for three seasons overseas.

The Assistant Coach of the Year award originated in 2016 and is presented annually.

Visit www.wbca.org/recognize/ to see a list of past recipients of the award.