When Millette Green steps onto the court as Virginia State University’s new head women’s basketball coach, she’ll bring more than just a wealth of experience — she’ll bring a philosophy rooted in grit, leadership and a track record of turning programs into contenders. She becomes the seventh head coach in VSU history.

“In VSU Athletics, we’re committed to aligning with both departmental and institutional priorities, and that starts with putting students at the center of everything we do,” said Associate Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tiffani-Dawn B. Sykes at a press conference last week. “We were intentional about identifying a leader who prioritizes the student experience above all else, and Coach Millette Green understands that responsibility.”

Green, who most recently served as an assistant coach at Wake Forest University, helped the Demon Deacons land one of their most impressive recruiting classes in recent memory. Under her guidance, Wake Forest signed a top-25 class according to ESPNW, the first time since 2014 that the program secured multiple top-100 recruits in the same cycle.

Prior to her time at Wake Forest, Green’s coaching journey took her from Augusta University, where she transformed a four-win team into a 15-win contender, to William & Mary, where she helped guide The Tribe to their best season in recent history. Her leadership at both institutions was marked by a mix of on-court success and player development, with numerous All-Conference honors and postseason appearances along the way.

“With great honor and gratitude, I am excited to lead the women’s basketball program at Virginia State University,” Green said. “This program has a winning tradition with five CIAA conference championships. I strive to build upon the foundation laid here and compete for championships at every level.”

At William & Mary, she helped lead The Tribe to a school-record 20 wins in the 2016-17 season, advancing to the CAA semifinals for the first time since 2001. Under her guidance, 27 players earned All-Conference honors, and two were named Player of the Year. Her ability to develop talent extended beyond the court as well, with 32 players earning spots on their conference’s All-Academic Team.