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Head Coach Candi Whitaker reacts to the confetti falling around her at her introductory press conference
Women's Basketball
April 10, 2026
Candi Whitaker Officially Re-introduced as Women's Basketball Coach
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Lewis announcement
Women's Basketball
March 30, 2026
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Roos Hire Former NAIA Coach of the Year Jon Lewis as Next Associate Head Coach

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Mar. 30, 2026) – Jon Lewis, a five-time Heart of America Conference Coach of the Year recipient, has been named Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach, the program announced today. Lewis comes to Kansas City as one of the winningest head coaches of all-time at the NAIA level, ranking No. 18 on the national active wins list. 

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Abston announcement
Women's Basketball
March 30, 2026
Sandra Abston Returns as Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach
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Cheadle announcement
Women's Basketball
March 30, 2026
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Kansas City Appoints Chayla Cheadle to Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Mar. 30, 2026) – Kansas City Women's Basketball continues to assemble a well-rounded coaching staff, hiring Chayla Cheadle to join Head Coach Candi Whitaker on the sidelines for the 2026-27 season, as announced today. Cheadle is a Columbia, Mo. native, a former University of Kansas standout and served as a high school girls basketball head coach at Blue Valley Northwest, giving her a strong reputation and wealth of connections throughout the region. 

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Kansas City Welcomes Back Head Women's Basketball Coach Candi Whitaker
Women's Basketball
March 11, 2026
Candi Whitaker Returns to Kansas City to Lead Women’s Basketball Program
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Women's Basketball
March 6, 2026
Kansas City Announces Women's Basketball Leadership Transition
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