Lady Lions Add Marlo Davis In Player Development Role
Penn State women’s basketball has added Marlo Davis as an assistant coach and player development staffer, the team announced on Wednesday.
Welcome to Happy Valley, Coach Davis!
— Penn State Women's Basketball (@PennStateWBB) September 9, 2026#WeAre pic.twitter.com/TAY2whvczf
Davis’ last coaching role was as the head coach for Canadaâs under-19 team. He also spent a decade as the head coach of Crestwood Preparatory College in Toronto, Ontario.
âWe are ecstatic to add Marlo to our dynamic staff,â head coach Tanisha Wright said. âHis ability to build such a remarkable powerhouse from scratch at Crestwood, alongside his professional experience with team Canada will be invaluable for our program.â
With Canada, Davis took charge of the Womenâs National Team for the FIBA U19 Womenâs Basketball World Cup in 2025 and the 2024 FIBA U18 Womenâs AmeriCup the year prior. Davis and his team won the silver medal in 2024.
Davis played college basketball at UNC Wilmington for two years and won the 2018 3×3 Canada Quest National Final with Team Ontario.
Your ad blocker is on.
Please choose an option below.
Purchase a Subscription!
About the Author
Matt Campbell Embracing Penn State Football’s History In First Season
The new era has plenty of familiar faces.
FCC Approves WPSU’s Transfer To WHYY Philadelphia
The Penn State Board of Trustees initially voted to shut the station down in September 2025.
New Penn State Women In Photojournalism Club Aims To Create Space For Connection & Mentorship
âWe just wanted to create a better community where you just don’t feel like you’re alone.â
