Kaila Mangrum

Position: Graduate Assistant Manager e-mail: kailam-09@sandiego.edu

Kaila Mangrum is entering her second season as the Graduate Assistant for head coach Cindy Fisher. Her responsibilities include: assisting with the day to day operations of the program.

"We are thrilled to have Kaila join our staff. Kaila's positive energy and enthusiasm for life and USD basketball made her the obvious choice," stated Fisher. "Kaila gave so much of herself as a player and I know she will give that same energy and work ethic now as a coach."

Kaila had a storied career in a Torero uniform from 2005-09. As Coach Fisher's first signee at USD, Mangrum played an instrumental role in elevating Torero basketball. She was part of the biggest turn around in program history, and contributed to the first 20-win season at USD. Mangrum also helped lead USD to back-to-back post season appearances as a player. During Kaila's sophomore season, USD earned its first appearance in the WNIT and claimed a spot in the NCAA tournament the following season. Kaila represented USD at the highest level as a student-athlete both on and off the court. Her spirit, work ethic and positive attitude was recognized by the coaching staff when Kaila was named the recipient of the prestigious "Maggie Dixon Award" three years in a row.

"When Coach Fisher offered me the graduate assistant position, I immediately had a flashback to the day she asked me to play for her here at USD," said Mangrum. "I did not hesitate in my decision to accept the position and could not have asked for a better opportunity. I am beyond excited about my new journey here. I am looking forward to the season and continuing to help the Toreros grow and succeed."

Mangrum returns to the Toreros after spending this past year working for Ashford University in admissions.