Women's Basketball Roster - Kansas City Roos

Kansas City Roos | Kansas City's College Team

More information on the 2026-27 Roos to come.

Coaching Staff

Candi Whitaker

Head Coach

Jon Lewis

Associate Head Coach

Sandra Abston

Assistant Coach

Chayla Cheadle

Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator

Support Staff

Nicole Villarreal, MEd, ATC, LAT, CES

Assistant Athletic Trainer (WBB, MGOLF)

nvillarreal@umkc.edu

Sean O'Connor

Director of Sports Performance (WBB, Track, Golf)

s.oconnor@umkc.edu

Will Locklin

Graduate Assistant (VB, WBB, XC/T&F, WTEN, MGLF)

wlocklin@umkc.edu

Lewis announcement

Roos Hire Former NAIA Coach of the Year Jon Lewis as Next Associate Head Coach

Monday, March 30

Abston announcement

Sandra Abston Returns as Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach

Monday, March 30

Cheadle announcement

Kansas City Appoints Chayla Cheadle to Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff

Monday, March 30

Kansas City Welcomes Back Head Women's Basketball Coach Candi Whitaker

Candi Whitaker Returns to Kansas City to Lead Women’s Basketball Program

Wednesday, March 11

Head Coach Mark Turgeon Full Introductory Press Conference

Monday, March 09

Women's Basketball Highlights vs. #2 South Dakota State

Thursday, March 05

Women's Basketball Highlights at St. Thomas

Wednesday, February 25

Women's Basketball Highlights vs. Oral Roberts

Saturday, February 21