LeTourneau Women's Basketball Head Coach Steps Down

Scot MacAllister leaves program after four seasons at the helm

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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LeTourneau University women's basketball head coach Scot MacAllister has announced his resignation from the position after four seasons with the YellowJackets. MacAllister was credited with developing the program's culture and guiding the team to its first conference tournament semifinal appearance in nine years.

Why it matters

MacAllister's departure marks a significant transition for the LeTourneau women's basketball program, which had seen steady improvement under his leadership. The university will now conduct a national search to find a new head coach to continue building on the program's recent successes.

The details

During his four-year tenure, MacAllister had five players earn all-conference honors, coached two players to ASC All-Defensive team honors, and had one ASC All-Freshman selection. He also guided the team to its first conference tournament semifinal appearance in nine years in the 2025 ASC Tournament. Additionally, the program had its first five College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honorees and earned the first WBCA Team Academic Honor Roll selection in 2023-24 under MacAllister.

  • MacAllister announced his resignation on February 24, 2026.
  • He spent four seasons as the head coach of the LeTourneau women's basketball team.

The players

Scot MacAllister

The former head coach of the LeTourneau women's basketball team, who announced his resignation after four seasons with the program.

Dr. Tim Sceggel

The Vice President for Athletics at LeTourneau University, who praised MacAllister's work in developing the team's culture and love for the university.

Dr. Steve Mason

The President of LeTourneau University, who hired MacAllister as the head coach.

Kylie Weeks

A senior player who set a single-season free throw percentage record of 88.0% in the 2025-26 season under MacAllister's coaching.

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What they’re saying

“I hired Scot on my first day as AD at LeTourneau and have consistently enjoyed his fun presence in our department, love for the Lord, and his work on the court. He inherited a team with low numbers and developed it into a culture of young women who love Jesus, and love LeTourneau. To that end, I'm thankful for what he has been able to accomplish, and wish him and Lori the best as they enter into a new chapter.”

— Dr. Tim Sceggel, Vice President for Athletics, LeTourneau University (whoopdirt.com)

“My wife, Lori, and I are so grateful to President [Dr. Steve] Mason and Dr. Tim Sceggel for allowing us to be a part of, and serve the LeTourneau community. When we arrived, four years ago, I told Lori that I wanted to work here because these people love kids and love Jesus. What I have found is that statement grows truer every day, with one caveat, that love is also showered on everyone who works here and their families. We have been so blessed by our time here. Thank you, LeTourneau community, the players and parents, and our incredible church family of New Beginnings.”

— Scot MacAllister, Former Head Women's Basketball Coach, LeTourneau University (whoopdirt.com)

What’s next

A national search is underway for the position of LeTourneau Head Women's Basketball Coach.

The takeaway

MacAllister's departure marks the end of an era for the LeTourneau women's basketball program, which saw significant improvements in both on-court performance and academic achievement under his leadership. The university will now look to build on this foundation and find a new head coach who can continue to develop the team's culture and competitiveness.