Taba Thurman enters her second year as an assistant coach for the Missouri Tigers. Thurman is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the MU program. Some of her responsibilities include individual instruction, academics, video exchange, on-the-floor coaching and administrative duties.
Thurman came to Mizzou after spending one year as an admissions recruiter at her alma mater, Westminster. She lettered in basketball for two seasons at Westminster College. While at Westminster, Thurman captained the team for two seasons and led the team in scoring and assists. She was named All-St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for two consecutive seasons. In 1994, she was named Westminster Female Athlete of the Year. She was valedictorian and received her bachelor's degree from Westminster in 1994.
Thurman began her collegiate playing career at Westark Community College in Fort Smith, Ark. She was captain of the team her sophomore year, while her team won the Bi-State East Championship. She was named team Defensive Player of the Year and a Junior College Distinguished Academic All-American.
The Lamar, Ark., native will receive her master's degree in sports psychology in May 1997. She is married to Shane Thurman.