Lee Cummard is the next head coach of BYU women's basketball

BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe announced former BYU star and 2008 Mountain West player of the year Lee Cummard as the eighth head coach in BYU women's basketball history Monday, succeeding Whiting with the first head coaching job of his career.

"Lee has been an important part of our BYU Athletics family for many years," Holmoe said. "His time as a star player on the men's team, and a member of both the men's and women's basketball coaching staffs, gives him valuable experience and connection in this important position.

"He has displayed a loyal commitment to BYU and understands the valuable mission of our university. He will be able to retain key players and recruit those that will fit, excel and align at BYU."

Cummard joined the Rocking Royal podcast to discuss his preparation for the job, reaching out to recruits amid a coaching change, and celebrating his 40th birthday with a chance to lead a team at his alma mater.

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