Mariah Chandler enters her second season with the Tennessee State University women’s basketball program in 2026, serving as Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development. A former NCAA Division I national champion and experienced collegiate, professional, and international coach, Chandler brings a detail-oriented and player-centered approach to program development.
Chandler joined TSU in October 2024 and initially served as the program’s video coordinator, overseeing all aspects of film operations including opponent scouting edits, game preparation breakdowns, and performance analysis. In that role, she played a critical part in supporting game planning and strategic preparation. She now leads the program’s player development efforts, designing individual and small-group skill workouts while driving holistic growth for student-athletes on and off the court.
Prior to Tennessee State, Chandler served as Lead Assistant Coach at the University of Windsor, where she directed player development, scouting, and operational logistics while also earning the department’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award for her leadership and impact.
Her professional experience includes work with the Memphis Hustle and the Memphis Grizzlies organization, where she served as an assistant coach and advance scout for the Hustle and supported basketball operations and video analysis for the Grizzlies’ front office. Chandler also held coaching and operational roles at the University of California, Berkeley and North Greenville University, in addition to extensive grassroots and international basketball experience.
A native of Georgia, Chandler earned her Bachelor of Arts in Film and Digital Media from Baylor University, where she was part of the 2012 NCAA National Championship and Big 12 Tournament Championship teams. She later earned a Master of Business Administration from North Greenville University.
