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Mizzou AD Laird Veatch speaks on the WBB coaching search

On Wednesday night, Robin Pingeton’s tenure came to an end after a loss in the SEC Tournament. Shortly after, it was announced that Athletic Director Laird Veatch would host a press conference, discussing the upcoming search and what to expect. Here are the main takeaways from the meeting.

The Investment is Real

From the jump, Veatch made one thing clear; the investment in the program is on the rise. [Editor’s note: stops to wipe happy tears away] He pointed out, rightfully so, that women’s basketball is clearly a sport that is gaining a large amount of popularity, and how important that support can be to the University.