Coaching Staff

Jacie Hoyt

Head coach Jacie Hoyt is set to enter her fifth year at the helm of the Oklahoma State women’s basketball program after being named OSU’s eighth head coach on March 20, 2022. She’s helped restore OSU’s prominence on the national stage with three NCAA Tournament berths in her four years in Stillwater, including back-to-back appearances in 2025 and 2026, a first for OSU since 2015 and 2016. The Pokes racked up 49 wins across those two seasons to set a new program record for wins in a two-year stretch.

While Hoyt's time at OSU has been marked by success, there’s optimism that the 2026-27 season could be the best one yet as she reeled in the nation’s unanimous top transfer class in the offseason. The star-studded group of eight is headlined by the nation’s top two transfers, Audi Crooks and Liv McGill, who were ranked No. 1 and 2, respectively, by CBS Sports, but also features three USA Today Top 100 transfers in Ellie Brueggemann (No. 36), Yuting Deng (No. 80) and Nene Ndiaye (No. 95). Hoyt and Co. also brought in the reigning DII Player of the Year, Talexa Weeter, and rounded out the class with a pair of Big 12-experienced prospects in LA Sneed and Zoe Canfield.

Hoyt’s fourth season in charge saw the Cowgirls secure their first NCAA Tournament win since 2021 with an 82-68 win over Princeton before falling to the eventual NCAA champions, UCLA, in the second round. The Cowgirls of 2026 set a school record with 81.1 points per game en route to a 24-win season, with five players averaging in double figures for the first time in program history.

The 2025-26 season began with sharp shooting as the Cowgirls poured in 72 threes across the first five games of the season, the most by an OSU team in that span since 1999-2000. That form carried over into the Mississippi Valley State contest on December 6, in which OSU set school records for points (133), field goal percentage (67.2 percent), margin of victory (87) and points in a quarter (44, 2Q). That scoring output is the third-highest in a single game in Big 12 history. OSU notched three wins over teams ranked inside the Top 25 of the AP poll to elevate Hoyt’s win total against Top-25 competition to 10 wins across her four years at Oklahoma State.

When the season was said and done, the Pokes finished the 2025-26 season ranked inside the Top 25 in the nation in 3-pointers per game (9.1, 11th), scoring offense (81.1, 15th), field goal percentage (46.6 percent, 15th) and scoring margin (+16.9, 16th). OSU’s 310 made threes on the year set a new program record.

Individually, senior Micah Gray was awarded honorable mention All-America honors by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association after setting the single-season made 3-pointers record (93) for the second year in a row. Gray also received third team All-Big 12 recognition and was joined by Stailee Heard (second team), Achol Akot (honorable mention) and Jadyn Wooten (honorable mention) on the league’s all-conference teams.

Hoyt’s third season was one of historical significance with numerous team and individual milestones being achieved en route to securing the program’s second NCAA berth under her direction. The Cowgirls tallied 25 wins on the season, the third-best total in program history and totaled 14 wins in Big 12 league play, good for a new program record. For her work, Hoyt was named a WBCA National Coach of the Year finalist.

OSU scored a program-best 113 points against Chicago State, before surpassing the mark with 125 points against Alabama State. The 125 points are the sixth most in a single game in Big 12 history. Against Alabama State, the Cowgirls also set program records for points in a quarter (36), points in a half (69), made 3-pointers (20), assists (34) and margin of victory (76).

The Cowgirls' 14 Big 12 wins were the most league wins recorded in a single season in program history.

OSU's 85-55 win over No. 12 Kansas State tied the second-largest win over a Top 25 squad in program history.

OSU entered the Associated Press Top 25 on Jan. 13 for the first time since Feb. 19, 2018. and reached No. 17 in the AP Top 25 poll, its highest ranking since reaching No. 17 in 2016. Additionally, the Cowgirls earned their first win over a top-10 opponent since defeating No. 7 UCLA on Dec. 8, 2017 when they knocked off No. 9 TCU on Jan. 22.

Individually, Stailee Heard led the list of honorees, garnering honorable mention All-America status and first-team All-Big 12 honors. Anna Gret Asi was tabbed as a third-team all-league pick and Micah Gray received honorable mention status. Jadyn Wooten was named to the league’s all-freshman team.

Asi and Macey Huard were named CSC Academic All-Region picks for their work in the classroom.

Gray shattered the school's individual single-game mark with 10 treys against Chicago State. For the second year in a row, OSU's single-season made 3-pointers record fell with Gray drilling 83 treys on the year.

The Cowgirls had a school-record four different players score 30 points on the year with Gray, Asi, Huard and Heard all eclipsing the mark.

The 2023-24 campaign saw OSU produce a pair of all-conference honorees with Asi earning honorable mention all-league status, while Heard was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman Team.

In the classroom, Hoyt’s squad produced three Academic All-Big 12 first-team picks, bringing OSU’s total to seven first-team selections under her guidance.

In 2022-23, its first year under Hoyt, the Cowgirls won 21 games, matching the program's best tally ever under a first-year head coach.

OSU’s total marked a 12-win improvement from the previous season and resulted in one of the 10 largest turnarounds in the nation on the year as well.

The Cowgirls navigated the non-conference portion of their schedule with a 10-2 mark before reeling off a 10-8 record in league play. OSU’s six-game winning streak during league play was its longest in Big 12 action since 2016.

Among the Cowgirls’ conference victories were a pair of wins over ranked opponents with OSU taking down No. 18 Baylor and No. 20 Iowa State. Additionally, the Cowgirls swept three Big 12 series on the year with sweeps of TCU, Texas Tech and Baylor. OSU’s season sweep of Baylor was its first over the Bears since 2008.

Overall, the Cowgirls sported five wins over teams either ranked in the Top 25 or receiving votes in the polls.

Hoyt’s squad proved formidable at home, amassing a 14-3 mark inside Gallagher-Iba Arena, its highest win total on its home floor since a 14-3 record in 2017-18.

The Cowgirls’ season of success culminated with the 17th NCAA tourney berth in school history. With OSU’s March Madness appearance, Hoyt became the first coach to lead the Cowgirls to the tournament in their first year at the helm.

Individually, Naomie Alnatas was tabbed as an All-Big 12 selection.

Hoyt was tabbed as the Cowgirls’ head coach on March 20, 2022. She came to OSU after serving in the same capacity at Kansas City from 2017-22.

Her roots in Big 12 country run deep. Her mother, Shelly Hoyt, is a Kansas High School coaching legend and Jacie, who played for her mother in high school, went on to play collegiately at Wichita State. In addition to leading the Kansas City program, Hoyt’s coaching career includes stops at Fort Hays State, Nevada and Kansas State.

“There are a million reasons to be excited about Oklahoma State,” Hoyt said. “First and foremost, it’s the people and the leadership there. Everyone I’ve had conversations with at OSU aligns with the beliefs and characteristics that lead to success. It’s the community as well. OSU has a fan base that supports the program and we are passionate about giving them something to proud of.”

Kelby Jones

Mandi Carver

Durmon Jennings

Robyne Bostick

Terran Hoyt

Buzz Heflin

Known for being the Cowgirls’ fuzziest fan, Buzz serves the program as special assistant to head coach Jacie Hoyt.

“Buzz embodies all that comes with our Cowgirl culture. He is Loyal and True through and through. He has a huge heart for serving others and loves being a part of our program and the Stillwater community,” Hoyt said.

In his current capacity, Buzz’s devout commitment has established his position as a top-flight recruiter for the Cowgirls and a prominent figure in the team’s photo shoots. Additionally, he has been integral to the program with his emotional support for the OSU staff and players.

Not surprisingly, he loves a quality buzzer beater and his favorite to date came in 2024 when Anna Gret Asi made a SportsCenter Top 10-worthy shot which propelled the Cowgirls to a win over No. 24 West Virginia.

Buzz has worked his way up the ranks very quickly and is one of very few in his position across the country. In his first year, Buzz quickly made a name for himself serving alongside Hoyt as her special assistant.

Buzz was born in Oakley, Kansas.