Quinnipiac Adds Amaya West as Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

West joins Bobcats after stints at UNLV and VCU

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:34am

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A cubist-style painting depicting fragmented, overlapping geometric shapes in the colors of Quinnipiac and UNLV uniforms, representing the dynamic energy and strategy of women's basketball.The addition of rising coaching talent Amaya West to the Quinnipiac women's basketball staff is expected to bring a new dimension of energy and strategy to the program.Richmond Today

Quinnipiac University women's basketball Head Coach Roman Owen has announced the addition of Amaya West to the coaching staff prior to the 2026-27 season. West will serve as an Assistant Coach on Coach Owen's staff, bringing experience from previous roles at UNLV and VCU.

Why it matters

The addition of West to the Quinnipiac coaching staff is seen as a major coup, as she is considered a rising star in the industry with a strong track record of player development and recruiting. Her hire is expected to bolster the Bobcats' competitiveness in the MAAC conference.

The details

West comes to Quinnipiac after spending last season as the video coordinator for the UNLV women's basketball program, where she was responsible for video analysis, filming, and recruiting support. Prior to that, she was a graduate assistant at VCU, assisting with scouting, social media, and recruiting. As a player, West had a standout career at Fresno State and Nevada, scoring over 1,000 points and earning all-conference honors.

  • West will join the Quinnipiac coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season.

The players

Roman Owen

Quinnipiac University women's basketball Head Coach.

Amaya West

An up-and-coming assistant coach who is joining the Quinnipiac women's basketball staff after previous roles at UNLV and VCU.

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What they’re saying

“Amaya is a superstar in the making this industry. She does a tremendous job connecting with student-athletes, knows the game of basketball at a high level and has a tremendous personality that is going to make a great impact here at Quinnipiac.”

— Roman Owen, Quinnipiac Women's Basketball Head Coach

The takeaway

The addition of Amaya West to the Quinnipiac women's basketball coaching staff is a significant move that is expected to elevate the program's competitiveness in the MAAC conference. West's strong background in player development, recruiting, and video analysis make her a valuable asset as the Bobcats look to build on their recent success.