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Peggy Smith

Peggy Smith was hired in September of 2016 as assistant coach for the Lady Rebels, and assists in all aspects of the women’s basketball program.

Smith graduated from Appalachian State in May of 2016 with a degree in communications after playing for the Mountaineers during the 2013-14 season. She retired from her playing career due to injuries, but was involved with the ASU athletic department her final year in Boone, working with the ASU IMG Sports Network while also completing an internship with the “David Glen Show” in Raleigh in the spring of 2016.

A native of Florida, Smith spent a year at Troy and played one season at Florida Tech before transferring to ASU.

“Coach P has great enthusiasm and wants to do everything she possibly can to help the program,” said Olivier. “She loves that she’s part of UNLV Lady Rebel basketball, and we’re lucky to have her as part of our staff.”