AMAYA WEST JOINS LADY REBELS STAFF
Lindy La Rocque adds former Mountain West standout as video coordinator
Amaya West will be joining the UNLV women’s basketball staff as a video coordinator, Lady Rebel head coach Lindy La Rocque announced today.
“I’m thrilled to add Amaya to our coaching staff and Lady Rebel program,” said La Rocque. “Her high energy and motor is what sets her apart from others! We remember that from her playing days and they remain true as she’s started her coaching journey. She is a go-getter, I’m excited to add her to our championship culture and help her grow in this business.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Lady Rebels program,” said West. “The program has a rich tradition of success under Lindy and her staff. I’m excited to learn and to be a part of a championship atmosphere here at UNLV. I am thankful for Lindy’s belief in me, and I am eager to start my coaching journey with the Lady Rebels!”
West comes to UNLV from Richmond, Virginia, where she was most recently the graduate assistant at Virginia Commonwealth with the women’s basketball program. Prior to her arrival at VCU, West played professionally for Glanmire Ladies Basketball Club in Ireland. Before West went overseas, she was a standout player at Fresno State and UNR, having played in 131 career games and started 90. During her collegiate career, West collected 1,065 career points, 506 career rebounds, 143 assists and 122 steals. She spent four seasons at UNR and closed out her collegiate career at Fresno State. In her last season with the Bulldogs, West averaged 13.4 points and 5.1 rebounds. Her best season with the Wolf Pack, West averaged 9.8 points and 5.1 rebounds.