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Xavier University Athletics
Candice Finley Named Assistant Womenβs Basketball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
04.22.19 | Women's Basketball
Finley was previously an assistant coach at UMass for two seasons
CINCINNATI - Xavier head women's basketball coach Melanie Moore has named Candice Finley as an assistant coach/recruiting coordinator. Finley joins the Musketeers after two seasons at UMass.
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"Candice is one of the best recruiters in the country with several ties to the Midwest and East Coast," said Moore. "She is a tireless worker who lights up a room with her sparkly personality. She is a proven winner and I am excited to team up with her and bring Xavier women's basketball back to national prominence."
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In two seasons at UMass, Finley helped the Minutewomen post 30 wins after only winning nine games during the 2016-17 season. She also served as the recruiting coordinator during her time in Amherst, hauling in the 57th ranked class in the country last season (according to Blue Star Basketball).
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Prior to UMass, she spent four seasons at Eastern Michigan (2012-16) - helping the Eagles post two 20-win seasons and advance to three postseason tournaments. The Eagles won eight games during her first season (2012-13) on the bench before recording 24 wins only two seasons later and playing in the WNIT Sweet 16.
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Finley also has assistant coaching stops at Eastern Kentucky (2008-11), Southern Connecticut State (2007-08) and Romulus (Mich.) from 2003-05. She also served as head coach at Romulus from 2005-07.
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Finley played professionally in Luxembourg for one season following a standout playing career at Eastern Kentucky (1997-01). She earned all-conference honors as a senior after leading the team in scoring (13.0) and rebounding (5.5). Finley also helped the Lady Colonels win the 1998 Ohio Valley Conference Championship.
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The Detriot, Mich., native also won three state titles as a player at Bishop Borgess HS.
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2019-present - Xavier - Assistant Coach
2017-19 - UMass - Assistant Coach
2012-16 - Eastern Michigan - Assistant Coach
2008-12 - Eastern Kentucky - Assistant Coach
2007-08 - Southern Connecticut State - Assistant Coach
2005-07 - Romulus (Mich.) HS - Head Coach
2003-05 - Romulis (Mich.) HS - Assistant Coach
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"Candice is one of the best recruiters in the country with several ties to the Midwest and East Coast," said Moore. "She is a tireless worker who lights up a room with her sparkly personality. She is a proven winner and I am excited to team up with her and bring Xavier women's basketball back to national prominence."
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In two seasons at UMass, Finley helped the Minutewomen post 30 wins after only winning nine games during the 2016-17 season. She also served as the recruiting coordinator during her time in Amherst, hauling in the 57th ranked class in the country last season (according to Blue Star Basketball).
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Prior to UMass, she spent four seasons at Eastern Michigan (2012-16) - helping the Eagles post two 20-win seasons and advance to three postseason tournaments. The Eagles won eight games during her first season (2012-13) on the bench before recording 24 wins only two seasons later and playing in the WNIT Sweet 16.
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Finley also has assistant coaching stops at Eastern Kentucky (2008-11), Southern Connecticut State (2007-08) and Romulus (Mich.) from 2003-05. She also served as head coach at Romulus from 2005-07.
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Finley played professionally in Luxembourg for one season following a standout playing career at Eastern Kentucky (1997-01). She earned all-conference honors as a senior after leading the team in scoring (13.0) and rebounding (5.5). Finley also helped the Lady Colonels win the 1998 Ohio Valley Conference Championship.
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The Detriot, Mich., native also won three state titles as a player at Bishop Borgess HS.
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2019-present - Xavier - Assistant Coach
2017-19 - UMass - Assistant Coach
2012-16 - Eastern Michigan - Assistant Coach
2008-12 - Eastern Kentucky - Assistant Coach
2007-08 - Southern Connecticut State - Assistant Coach
2005-07 - Romulus (Mich.) HS - Head Coach
2003-05 - Romulis (Mich.) HS - Assistant Coach
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