Women's Basketball 6/13/2019 10:59:00 AM Nicholas Huenefeld (@niklaustradamus)

Murphy returns to @FGCU_WBB program as assistant coach

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Shannon Murphy is returning to the FGCU women's basketball program as an assistant coach.

"Shannon has a great knowledge of the game, and she has a passion for helping players improve," FGCU head coach Karl Smesko said. "She has a great understanding of FGCU basketball as she was an excellent point guard for us, and I am confident she will be an outstanding coach for us."

The Brighton, Mich. native, who scored 1,185 points for the Green and Blue from 2007-11, spent the past six years as an assistant coach with Embry-Riddle, an NCAA Division-II program in Daytona Beach.

"Coach Smesko and his staff have worked very hard to get the program to where it is today," Murphy said. "As a former player, I have a special appreciation for the program. I couldn't be more excited to come back and help build upon the success they've had and learn from one of the best coaches in the country."

Murphy was a two-time All-ASUN selection with FGCU, becoming the third player in program history to eclipse 1,000 career points. She also made 219 3-point field goals in her career, which remains fourth-best all-time, and she graduated with the career assist record (419). DyTiesha Dunson (454, 2012-16) has been the only player to surpass her.

During the summer of 2014, Murphy served as the head coach for the American International Sports Teams program. She took her team, which was comprised of high school players from all across the U.S., including California, Texas, New York, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Wyoming and Washington, on a 10-day European Tour. In addition to traveling to Germany and Italy, Murphy and her team competed at the United World Games in Austria and in her first experience as a head coach, Murphy guided her squad to a 4-1 record and third-place tournament finish.

After completing her bachelor's in marketing with a minor in advertising in May 2011, Murphy was named the Vice President of Three Points Hoops, Inc. Her responsibilities included directing Nike summer basketball camps around the state of Florida, running USSSA Basketball tournaments for boys and girls, and private training and player development for boys and girls ranging from age seven to the collegiate level.

BASKETBALL SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
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Season-ticket renewals began on May 20, and the renewal deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, June 28. Tickets may be renewed by filling out the form below. Renew early and maximize your chance to win the weekly drawings for prizes. Season ticket holders who renew their seats and refer new purchasers will also be eligible for account credits. Season tickets may also be renewed by phone at 239-590-7145 or in person at Alico Arena Monday-Friday between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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FOLLOW ALONG
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SUPPORT THE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Do you enjoy watching or following the FGCU women's basketball program? Would you like to play a role in the growth of the program and help take it to heights never before experienced? If so, you can reach out to Director of Advancement, Matt Ring, about opportunities to make an impact on the experiences of our student-athletes. He can be reached by email at mring@fgcu.edu or by office phone at 239-745-4434.

#FEEDFGCU
FGCU Athletics sponsors events in November and April to benefit the FGCU Campus Food Pantry (www.fgcu.edu/foodpantry) and the Harry Chapin Food Bank (www.harrychapinfoodbank.org), FGCU Athletics' charities of choice. For more information, including how to make a contribution, please visit www.fgcu.edu/foodpantry and utilize the hashtag #FeedFGCU to help raise awareness.

ABOUT FGCU
FGCU teams have combined to win an incredible 78 conference regular season and tournament titles in just 11+ seasons at the Division-I level. Additionally, in just eight seasons of D-I postseason eligibility, the Eagles have had a combined 36 teams or individuals compete in NCAA championships. Seven FGCU programs have earned a top-25 national ranking in their respective sport – including both men's and women's soccer again in 2018. In 2016-17, the Green and Blue posted a department-best 6th-place finish in the DI-AAA Learfield Directors' Cup and top-100 showing nationally, ahead of several Power-5 and FBS institutions. FGCU also collectively earned a record 3.35 GPA in the classroom in the Spring 2018 semester and had an ASUN and state of Florida best five teams earn the NCAA's Public Recognition Award for their Academic Progress Rate in their sport. The Eagles also served an all-time high 7,200 volunteer hours – being recognized as one of two runners-up for the inaugural NACDA Community Service Award presented by the Fiesta Bowl.

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