PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Prairie View A&M University has named Tai Dillard the new Head Coach of the Women's Basketball Program.  A native Texan and seasoned coach with deep roots in both collegiate and professional basketball, Dillard brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of player development and program success.
 
Dillard joins the Lady Panthers following an impressive tenure at the University of Houston, where she served as Associate Head Coach from 2022 to 2024 and Recruiting Coordinator from 2016 to 2022. During her time with the Cougars, Dillard helped guide the team to multiple postseason appearances, including the WNIT in 2017, 2018, and 2021.
 
A key part of her success at Houston was mentoring standout student-athlete Laila Blair, who broke the program's record for most three-pointers made, most minutes played, and most games started. Under Dillard's guidance, Blair collected numerous accolades, including selection to the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Freshman Team, AAC Second Team, AAC First Team, and Honorable Mention honors in the Big 12 Conference.
 
Prior to her time at Houston, Dillard held coaching roles at Ole Miss (2013–2014), USC (2012–2013), and UTSA (2007–2012). She began her coaching career at Sam Houston High School in San Antonio, Texas, serving as Head Cross Country Coach and Assistant Coach for basketball and track and field.

No stranger to elite competition, Dillard was a four-year letter winner at the University of Texas under legendary head coach Jody Conradt. She helped lead the Longhorns to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the Final Four in her senior season (2003). A two-time Big 12 All-Academic honoree, Dillard started 34 games during that memorable campaign.
 
Following her collegiate career, Dillard played professionally for the WNBA's San Antonio Silver Stars (2003–2005), the Houston Stealth of the National Women's Basketball League, and internationally in Israel with Macabbi Tel Kabir.
 
She holds a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas and a master's degree in Sports Leadership and Sports Studies from Texas Southern University.
 
Dillard is married to former Texas men's basketball standout and 2003 Final Four participant Brandon Mouton. They are the proud parents of two sons, Langston and Caden.
  
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The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
 
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, and Tennis.

Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball.
 
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