Kendra Samuels-Eaton, a 12-year coaching veteran, has been named the 10th head coach of the women's basketball team at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She previously served as the associate head coach at her alma mater, Western Carolina, and spent four seasons on the coaching staff at UNC Pembroke. Samuels-Eaton also had a five-year stint at North Carolina Central and one year as the coordinator of basketball operations at Wake Forest.

By the Numbers
  • 12 years of coaching experience
  • Named the 10th head coach of the UNCP women's basketball team
State of Play
  • Kendra Samuels-Eaton has returned to Pembroke as the head women's basketball coach
  • She brings a wealth of coaching experience from various institutions
  • Her appointment has been met with enthusiasm from the UNCP Athletics department
Bottom Line

Kendra Samuels-Eaton's appointment as head women's basketball coach brings a seasoned professional to lead the UNCP team, with a diverse coaching background and a strong focus on recruiting and player development.