Austin Peay State University Women's Basketball

Peggy Knight is in her second season as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator after joining Brittany Young’s staff in April 2023. Knight comes to Clarksville after serving as a recruiting coordinator and interim assistant coach at Mississippi State (2021-23). She is the Governors’ director of player development and an assistant recruiting coordinator.  Last season, the Bulldogs became the first team in NCAA Tournament history to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament after being selected as a First Four team. The Bulldogs defeated Illinois in the First Four before upsetting No. 6 Creighton in the first round of the tournament, but had its historic season come to an end following a 53-48 loss to No. 3 Notre Dame. Mississippi State’s success last season was largely on account of the highest-rated recruiting class in program history which ranked 16th nationally. The Bulldogs’ recruiting class was highlighted by the Gatorade Player of the Year, Debresha Powe. Prior to her time in Starkville, Knight spent three seasons (2019-21) as the head coach at Lake Mary High School in Lake Mary, Florida. The Rams combined for a 47-29 record and 14-5 mark in district play dring her tenure. Knight began her coaching career as an assistant coach at UNLV (2016-19). The Rebels combined for a 41-23 record during Knight’s time in Las Vegas and earned a seed in the WNIT in 2017 and 2018. The Rebels also earned their first Mountain West Conference title after going 14-4 in MWC play in 2018.