Shepherd University Athletics

Cara Minor enters her first season as an assistant coach for the Shepherd University Women’s Basketball program.

Minor joins the Rams after spending the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons as a Graduate Assistant with the Glenville State Women’s Basketball program, where she also earned her master’s degree. During her time at Glenville State, the Lady Pioneers appeared in two conference championships while also securing and MEC regular season championship.

Prior to beginning her coaching career, Minor was a five-year student athlete at Shepherd , where she earned her bachelor's degree in English Education in 2023. As a member of the Shepherd women’s basketball team, Minor was recognized with the PSAC Scholar Award.

A native of Hundred, WV, Minor attended North Marion High School, where she helped lead her team to a state championship and earned All-Tournament Team and All-State honors.