Katie Kirkhart Transitions to Coaching After Playing Career at Oral Roberts
Katie Kirkhart has moved into coaching, joining the University of Central Missouri women's basketball program as an assistant coach in summer 2022. During her playing days at Oral Roberts (2016-2020), she appeared in 30+ games as a sophomore, averaging 14.7 minutes per game while shooting 36% from the field. She later played at Drury University (2020-22), where she was instrumental in back-to-back GLVC championships and a National Runner-Up finish, averaging 7.1 points and 4.2 rebounds in the 2020-21 season. Her transition to coaching suggests strong basketball IQ and leadership qualities valued by collegiate programs.
