Sam Purcell serves as Head Women's Basketball Coach for Mississippi State University's Women's Basketball program in Starkville, Mississippi. Sam Purcell was named the ninth head coach in Mississippi State women's basketball history on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Purcell's guidance helped Francis become recognized by the Southeastern Conference as a member of the All-Freshman and All-Defensive teams.
Purcell also guided junior Favour Nwaedozi to a successful season, finishing the season as one of four SEC players to average a double-double, in her first season playing basketball in the United States after spending her first two seasons of college in Japan. The 2024-25 season saw Purcell lead Mississippi State back to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in his three seasons at the helm.
