The Missouri Tigers found a new women’s basketball coach on Tuesday, one likely familiar to fans of the game — especially around the Southeastern Conference. Mizzou athletic director Laird Veatch announced in a news release that Kellie Harper has been hired as the next head coach of the Tigers, succeeding Robin Pingeton.

The 47-year-old Harper is both a veteran of coaching and familiar with the state she will now coach in. Before taking the Tennessee job, Harper was the head coach at Missouri State from 2013-19, leading the Lady Bears to two NCAA Tournament appearances — one of which included a trip to the Sweet 16.

Mizzou women’s basketball made a big splash in the coaching world Tuesday hiring former Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper. The announcement came from Mizzou athletic director Laird Veatch. Veatch, who was named Mizzou’s AD last May, emphasized his want for a proven winner and somebody who has head coaching experience at multiple places.