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Texas Tech great Sheryl Swoopes joining Lady Raiders basketball staff

One of the most famous athletes in Texas Tech history is making her way back to campus.

Tech announced Wednesday that former women's basketball great Sheryl Swoopes is joining the women's basketball staff as its new director of player development under coach Candi Whitaker.

"I couldn't be more excited about joining Texas Tech and the Lady Raider program. I am very grateful to Coach Whitaker for giving me this opportunity and I am looking forward to working with the players and staff," Swoopes said in a news release announcing her hiring. "My role as Director of Player Development gives me an opportunity to do what I love and help the players develop both on and off the court.