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Penn State Hires Basketball Legend Kelly Mazzante as Assistant Coach
Mazzante, the all-time leading scorer in program history, returns to her alma mater to join Tanisha Wright's coaching staff.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:56pm
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Penn State women's basketball has hired Kelly Mazzante, the program's all-time leading scorer, as an assistant coach on head coach Tanisha Wright's staff. Mazzante, a former WNBA player, is returning to her alma mater after a successful playing career.
Why it matters
Mazzante's hiring is a significant move for the Penn State women's basketball program, as she brings a wealth of experience and expertise as one of the greatest players in school history. Her addition to the coaching staff is expected to provide a major boost in recruiting and player development.
The details
Kelly Mazzante, who holds the Penn State record for most points scored with 2,919, has been named an assistant coach for the Nittany Lions. Mazzante, a three-time All-American, played in the WNBA for six seasons after being selected 5th overall in the 2004 draft by the Phoenix Mercury.
- Mazzante was announced as an assistant coach on April 2, 2026.
The players
Kelly Mazzante
The all-time leading scorer in Penn State women's basketball history, Mazzante is returning to her alma mater as an assistant coach after a successful WNBA playing career.
Tanisha Wright
The head coach of the Penn State women's basketball team, Wright has added the program legend Mazzante to her coaching staff.
What they’re saying
“Kelly Mazzante is one of the all-time greats in Penn State basketball history, and we are thrilled to welcome her back to our program as an assistant coach.”
— Tanisha Wright, Head Coach, Penn State Women's Basketball
What’s next
Mazzante is expected to play a key role in recruiting and player development as she begins her coaching career at Penn State.
The takeaway
The addition of Penn State legend Kelly Mazzante to the coaching staff is a major coup for the Nittany Lions, as they look to build on their recent success and compete for championships with one of the program's all-time greats now on the sidelines.
