Southern Utah University Athletics

Morgan Bailey is in her first season as an assistant coach for the Southern Utah women's basketball team. She joined the staff in October of 2018.

Bailey came to Cedar City from Snow College where she spent the 2017-18 season as an assistant coach for the Badgers. Some of her responsibilities while with the Badgers included post player development, recruiting, and film breakdown. Last season the Badgers went 22-8 overall and 9-3 in conference play, finishing second in the Scenic West Athletic Conference.

Prior to becoming a coach, Bailey spent two years creating a career as a professional player. She played for CAB Madeira in Portugal, Bulleen Boomers in Australia, and Espoo Basket Team in Finland.

Bailey played collegiate basketball for Brigham Young University from 2010-2015. During her senior season, she was named ESPN's Mid-Season Most Improved Player and earned the title of West Coast Conference Player of the Year and AP All-American Honorable Mention at the end of the season. Bailey was also a part of a team that made a run to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Championship Tournament as a junior in 2013-14. She averaged 9.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game as a Cougar. Bailey graduated from BYU in 2015 with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise and Wellness/Nutrition.

Originally from Orem, Bailey attended Timpanogos High School and graduated in 2010.