Waynetta Veney enters her second season on North Broad Street, after spending a year as an assistant at Providence College. Veney works primarily with the guards and has been instrumental in the development of All Atlantic 10 selections Kristen McCarthy and LaKeisha Eaddy.

While at Providence, Veney instructed the guards and was responsible for the defense. She also was in charge of all recruiting.

Prior to her arrival at Providence, Veney spent three seasons (2002-05) at the College of William & Mary. While at William & Mary, she was responsible for tutoring the Tribe's guards and recruiting. In addition to those duties, Veney also assisted with scouting, practice planning and the day-to-day operations of the women's basketball program.

Veney began her coaching career at American University during the 2000-01 season, the school's final year in the Colonial Athletic Association.

Veney is a 2000 graduate of East Carolina University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in communications. She was a two-year starter for the Pirates at the guard position and earned Second-Team All-CAA honors in each of her two seasons. She also was among the league leaders in scoring, assists and steals. Veney earned CAA All-Tournament team honors in 2000 after leading the Pirates to the championship game of the CAA Tournament. Veney began her collegiate playing career at the College of Charleston, where she led the Cougars in scoring during her sophomore campaign. Upon completion of her college career, Veney participated in professional tryout camps for the WNBA's Detroit Shock (2000) and the Los Angeles Sparks (2001).

A native of Hampton, Va., Veney is a 1995 graduate of Hampton High School. As a point guard for the Crabbers, Veney was named to the National High School All-America squad. She also earned First-Team All-State, All-District and All-Region honors. Veney scored over 1,000 points in her high school career and was named the Peninsula Sports Club's Female Player of the Year.