Tulane Women's Basketball Announces Coaching Staff Updates

Harlyn Wyatt returns to Tulane as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, Shyan Mwai moves to assistant coach role, and Johnny Flores adds video coordinator responsibilities.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:33am

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Tulane University head women's basketball coach Ashley Langford announced a trio of changes to her coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. Harlyn Wyatt, a Tulane alum, returns to the program as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. Shyan Mwai transitions to solely an assistant coach role, while Johnny Flores adds video coordinator responsibilities to his graduate assistant coach position.

Why it matters

The coaching staff changes aim to strengthen Tulane's women's basketball program, which has seen success in recent years including WNIT appearances and individual player accolades. Wyatt's return as a Tulane alum and experienced coach brings additional expertise, while Mwai and Flores take on expanded roles to support the team's continued development.

The details

Harlyn Wyatt, a 2019 Tulane graduate, returns to the program as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator after spending three seasons as an assistant at Memphis. During her time with the Tigers, Wyatt helped develop standout players like Alasia Smith. Shyan Mwai, who joined Tulane's staff in 2024, will now solely serve as an assistant coach after previously holding video coordinator responsibilities. Johnny Flores, a Tulane graduate, adds video coordinator duties to his role as a graduate assistant coach, a position he has held since 2021.

  • Wyatt's hiring and Mwai's and Flores' role changes were announced on April 17, 2026 ahead of the 2026-27 season.

The players

Ashley Langford

Tulane University head women's basketball coach.

Harlyn Wyatt

A 2019 Tulane graduate who returns to the program as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator after spending three seasons as an assistant at Memphis.

Shyan Mwai

Tulane assistant coach who will now solely serve in that role after previously holding video coordinator responsibilities.

Johnny Flores

Tulane graduate who adds video coordinator responsibilities to his role as a graduate assistant coach, a position he has held since 2021.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to bring another Tulane alum back home. Harlyn carries tremendous pride for Tulane basketball and is a proven winner here. Between her time as a player and her time coaching at Memphis, she knows this league inside and out and what it takes to win at this level.”

— Ashley Langford, Tulane University head women's basketball coach

“Shy has been a part of my staff the longest, and she has made a massive impact in her time with Tulane. She is smart and selfless, and it has been fun to watch her develop and grow within her roles, so this promotion is well earned.”

— Ashley Langford, Tulane University head women's basketball coach

“Johnny has been here for a long time, so he knows Tulane and this program well. He has a high work ethic and owned the video role this season. Johnny has continued to grow every year, so we are excited to see him further develop in this role.”

— Ashley Langford, Tulane University head women's basketball coach

What’s next

The coaching staff changes will take effect ahead of the 2026-27 season as Tulane looks to build on its recent success and continue developing its women's basketball program.

The takeaway

Tulane's women's basketball program is strengthening its coaching staff with the return of a Tulane alum in Harlyn Wyatt, as well as expanded roles for existing assistants Shyan Mwai and Johnny Flores. These moves aim to elevate the team's performance and recruiting efforts in the coming seasons.