Tony Kemper serves as Head Women's Basketball Coach for University of Central Arkansas's Women's Basketball program in Conway, Arkansas. Kemper was announced as the newest head coach of the Sugar Bears on March 10, 2023, after six seasons as the head coach of the Marshall women’s basketball team. While in Huntington, W.Va., Kemper compiled a 79-90 record, capping his tenure with a 17-14 showing in 2022-23.
During his time at Marshall, he coached seven All-Conference USA players and earned berths in five postseason tournaments. Joining Central Arkansas as head coach, this stint is not Kemper’s first in Conway, having been an assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s teams over a six-year span. At UCA, Kemper helped the Sugar Bears to their first Division I conference title and three seasons of at least 21 wins. His tutelage of inside players helped gain two Southland Player of the Year honors and a Defensive Player of the Year.
