HAMPTON, Va. – Hampton University women's basketball assistant coach Kenia Cole was announced today as an honoree on the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Thirty Under 30 presented by Marriott Bonvoy and Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment for the 2020-21 season. This is the third straight year she was recognized on this list by the WBCA.
  
The WBCA Thirty Under 30 program was created to recognize 30 up-and-coming women's basketball coaches age 30 and under at all levels of the game. Each honoree has exemplified their involvement in community service, mentorship and impact on others, professional manner, and attitude and professional association involvement.
 
"It's quite the blessing and incredible honor to once again be named to the WBCA Thirty Under 30 class," said Cole. "I hope to keep growing our game through service, leadership and mentorship for all future women's basketball players to come."
 
Cole just finished her second year at her alma mater under her college coach David Six.  She was a four-time Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) regular season champion, three-time MEAC tournament champion and was named the most improved player as a junior. She totaled over 245 assists in her career and ranked in the program's top-10 for made three-pointers.
 
In addition to her success on the court, she was on the Dean's List all four years of her career and earned a bachelor's of science in sport management in May of 2015. She completed her master's of professional studies in sports industry management at Georgetown University in May 2017.
  
For more information on Hampton University women's basketball, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5757 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.