Tricia Cullop has filled one of her staff vacancies.
Jessie Ivey, who spent the past two seasons as the head coach at NCAA Division II Tiffin University, has been hired as associate head coach at Toledo.
“I welcome Jessie’s head coaching experience, knowledge of the MAC, exceptional people skills and incredible work ethic,” Cullop said. “Jessie will be able to hit the ground running recruiting, as she is widely known and well-respected in our region. She has a great mind for the game and will be an outstanding mentor for our players. I’m thrilled to announce Jessie as our new associate head coach.”
Tiffin was 11-17 and 13-16 in her two seasons. Last year, the Dragons made the postseason after upsetting No. 17 Kentucky Wesleyan in double overtime. Tiffin played at Toledo in an exhibition game in 2019-20, losing 70-61.
Prior to Tiffin, Ivey spent two seasons as an assistant at Bowling Green. The Florida native graduated from the University of West Florida, where she earned four letters on the basketball team.
“I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to work alongside a proven winner and a phenomenal leader in coach Cullop,” Ivey said. “Toledo has a storied tradition of success on the court as well as dedication to the holistic development of their student-athletes. I look forward to working within such an amazing culture and staff.”
Ivey fills the position vacated by Nitra Perry, who was hired at West Virginia. Still open is director of basketball operations, previously held by Laura Flaum, who left in August to be an assistant at Tulane.
First Published September 10, 2020, 7:00 a.m.
