In her first season with the Northwestern State women’s basketball program, Lindsey Hicks brings a mix of high-level college and professional playing experience to the fold.
Hicks, a member of Purdue’s national runner-up squad in 2001, spent six years playing professionally overseas before turning her attention to the coaching profession.
Hicks spent the last two seasons as the video coordinator at Alabama. While with the Crimson Tide, Hicks was responsible for coordinating opponent scouting, film exchange and film breakdown. She also oversaw video and social media projects for the Alabama program.
Prior to joining the Crimson Tide staff, Hicks spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Morehead State. Hicks’ responsibilities at Morehead State included working with the team’s post players, overseeing academics, organizing team travel, scouting opponents, recruiting and developing game plans.
Hicks arrived at Morehead State after a six-season professional playing career that included stops in Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Switzerland.
In her lone season (2005-06) with Denmark’s Vitus Bering, Hicks was named the Most Valuable Player in the Danish League. She was a team captain in each of her three seasons with Marbo Basket in Sweden.
At Purdue, Hicks helped lead the Boilermakers to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including the 2001 national championship game. During Hicks’ playing career, Purdue won three Big Ten championships and reached the Elite Eight (2003) and Sweet 16 (2004).
Hicks was a team captain her senior year, and her senior class set the Purdue program record for most wins.
A native of Lebanon, Ohio, Hicks was a Parade All-American and part of the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class at Purdue. She holds a bachelor’s degree in visual communications design/graphic design from Purdue.
Following her senior season at Lebanon High School, Hicks was the runner-up for Ohio’s Ms. Basketball award. Lebanon High School has retired her No. 45 jersey.
In addition to her coaching experience, Hicks has private-sector experience as a physical trainer and a sales/account manager for 360 Electrical LLC in Salt Lake City, Utah.
