Temple University Athletics
Richardson Adds Former Standout Shenita Landry to Women’s Basketball Staff
5.30.23 | Women's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA – Former Temple women's basketball standout Shenita Landry (2005-09) has been named Director of Player Personnel for the program, announced head coach Diane Richardson. Landry appeared in all 130 games during her four years on North Broad, her teams made the NCAA tournament in each of her four seasons.
The former forward comes to Temple after spending last season as the Director of Basketball Operations for the America East Champion Vermont Catamounts. Prior to her time with Vermont, she played 13 seasons professionally.
"We are so excited to bring Shenita Landry back to Broad Street," stated Richardson. "Shenita was a decorated member of the Owls' women's basketball team and brings her love of Temple and over 13 years as a professional player back with her. We will look for her experience with our player development and alumnae relations."
In her professional career, she played 13 seasons across seven different countries: Australia, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, and Lithuania. She also worked to prepare pre- and post-game scouting reports, highlight films, and film breakdowns. During her time in France, she won the French LF2 Championship.
"I'm happy to be back at Temple," Landry said. "I have great memories as a player here. I'm excited to be a part of Coach Rich's staff. Now, let's get to work. #TempleMade"
Playing three years under then-head coach Dawn Staley, Landry was part of a squad that won the Atlantic-10 tournaments in 2005 and 2006. She was named Second Team All A-10 in and to the A-10 All Defensive Team during her senior season in 2008-09. The Milwaukee, Wisc. native was also named A-10 Most Improved Player and Big 5 Most Improved Player in addition to being named First Team All Big 5. Landry finished eighth in the program in all-time career blocks (103) and 12th all-time in career rebounds (747).
The former forward comes to Temple after spending last season as the Director of Basketball Operations for the America East Champion Vermont Catamounts. Prior to her time with Vermont, she played 13 seasons professionally.
"We are so excited to bring Shenita Landry back to Broad Street," stated Richardson. "Shenita was a decorated member of the Owls' women's basketball team and brings her love of Temple and over 13 years as a professional player back with her. We will look for her experience with our player development and alumnae relations."
In her professional career, she played 13 seasons across seven different countries: Australia, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, and Lithuania. She also worked to prepare pre- and post-game scouting reports, highlight films, and film breakdowns. During her time in France, she won the French LF2 Championship.
"I'm happy to be back at Temple," Landry said. "I have great memories as a player here. I'm excited to be a part of Coach Rich's staff. Now, let's get to work. #TempleMade"
Playing three years under then-head coach Dawn Staley, Landry was part of a squad that won the Atlantic-10 tournaments in 2005 and 2006. She was named Second Team All A-10 in and to the A-10 All Defensive Team during her senior season in 2008-09. The Milwaukee, Wisc. native was also named A-10 Most Improved Player and Big 5 Most Improved Player in addition to being named First Team All Big 5. Landry finished eighth in the program in all-time career blocks (103) and 12th all-time in career rebounds (747).
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