Lynn University Women's Basketball

Huddleston on June 24, 2015 as the programs seventh head womens basketball coach.  Huddleston had previously served as the lead assistant at Furman University with stops at Virginia Commonwealth and Austin Peay State. The first-time head coach spent the past five years serving on Jackie Carsons staff at Furman.  In her first year with the Paladins, she helped double a win total from a program which had only won seven games the previous season.  Over the course of her time, Huddleston helped lead Furman to a 78-77 overall record and oversaw the development of Whitney Bunn, a 2015 All-Southern Conference First Team honoree who ranked fifth in the nation in assists among Division I players. Prior to her time with the Paladins, Huddleston spent seven seasons at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she served as an assistant coach, coordinated recruiting and directed guard development, individual workouts and student-athlete conditioning. During her tenure at VCU, Huddleston played a key role in the Rams' ascent within the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). In her first season in Richmond, VCU posted a 14-14 mark and four years later registered a program record 26 wins (26-8) en route to the school's first-ever postseason appearance and second round finish in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). The following year (2008-09) the Rams racked up a 26-7 campaign, including a 15-3 CAA slate, and made the school's first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance via an at-large bid. In her final year there VCU topped the 20-win mark for a third consecutive season, going 22-13 and advancing into the third round of the WNIT. Prior to going to VCU, she worked the 2002-03 season as a graduate assistant coach at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn., where she was part of a highly successful women's program that went 27-4 and claimed both Ohio Valley regular season and tournament titles on the way to the NCAA Tournament. She spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the Georgia Metros AAU squad that finished third in the 2002 AAU national tournament after a fifth place finish the previous year. While there she helped tutor three AAU All-Americans. A 2002 graduate of Eckerd (Fla.) College with a degree in human development, Huddleston served as captain of the Tritons' women's basketball team for three seasons and was the recipient of Eckerd's National Student Athlete Day Award as a junior and Jim Harley Heart of Eckerd Athletics Award her senior year.   She is tied for seventh in Tritons history for games played (107) and is ninth in assists (227) and helped Eckerd to a 16-win season as a junior, tying the school record for wins in a season. The Atlanta, Ga., native also holds a M.S. in sports administration from Austin Peay.

Julia “Coach Hudd” Tucker has established a reputation for building dynamic and successful women’s basketball programs that set records and profoundly impact the athletic and personal development of her players. As the Head Women’s Coach at Lynn University for the last seven seasons, Tucker has truly outdone herself in the 2022-2023 season with a remarkable 23-8 record in the regular season, leading her team to the NCAA Div II tournament. Under her guidance and determination, the school has achieved the highest number of wins in its history.  Known for her strategic recruitment of disciplined student-athletes and her dedication to mentoring young women to develop confidence and resilience, she prioritizes health and safety strategies that foster a supportive environment where individuals feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Tucker also served as an assistant basketball coach at Furman University and Virginia Commonwealth University. During her tenure at VCU, Tucker helped lead the school’s first-ever postseason appearance and second finish in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) and the school’s inaugural NCAA Tournament appearance.  Naturally, Tucker is a game-changer who leaves lasting imprints within basketball and beyond. Her motivation comes from enabling young women to become strong leaders who can stand on their own two feet, no matter their circumstances. She also prioritizes creating spaces that are diverse and equitable. To achieve this, she emphasizes the importance of a strong work ethic, trust, and working with good people. Her goal is to promote diversity and inclusion so that everyone can feel comfortable being their truest selves. As a self-proclaimed coach for life, Tucker sets an example by living authentically and inspires others to do the same. Her commitment to being true to herself is an integral part of her leadership style. And her ability to connect with people has influenced the upward trajectory of her career. Consequently, she was recognized as the Employee of the Month at Lynn University for her dedication, inclusivity, and courage.  Whether championing the importance of mental health in sports for athletes and coaches or cultivating diverse team cultures, Tucker is one-of-a-kind. And her wife, Adrienne, and son, Lennox, drive her to show up as her unique self in all capacities, and for that, her stance leaves a winning impression on and off the court.  

I served as an assistant coach at my alma mater, Greenforest Christian Academy in Atlanta, GA for two seasons and helped lead the eagles to a 27 win-season in 2024 with their first ever state championship.  I just completed my first season as an assistant coach at Lynn university and helped lead the fighting knights to a conference tournament appearance.

Uloma Enyogasi was hired as assistant coach of the Lynn University women’s basketball team in August of 2024.    She previously served as an assistant coach at Greenforest Christian Academy in Atlanta, Ga. for two seasons. In 2024, she helped guide the Eagles to 27 wins and their first state championship.    Enyogasi played for Lynn from 2017-22, appearing in 62 games. As a Fighting Knight, she averaged 11.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per contest. She ranks seventh in program history in career free throws made (216) and 10th in total rebounds (524). Her 40.1 three-point percentage in 2019-20 ranks fifth in a single season in Lynn history. She was a team captain from 2018-22.    "Uloma is a great role model with a tremendous work ethic. I'm very excited to add her high basketball IQ and skills development to our program," Lynn women's head coach Julia Tucker (Coach Hudd) said. "She helped create the culture here for women's basketball and is a great representative of the university." While at Lynn, Enyogasi received a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Management and a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Management, graduating Magna Cum Laude.