Saint Leo University Athletics

Saint Leo women's basketball welcomed Amber Moore as the newest member of the coaching staff in October 2017.

In March of 2018, Moore was named to the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s “Third Under 30” list. Moore helped the Lions to the second most Sunshine State Conference (SSC) wins in program history, finishing 13-16 overall, 8-12 in the SSC during the 2017-18 season. During the run, the Lions’ compiled a six-game winning streak.

Moore joined the Lions' staff after an impressive career of her own. Originally from Detroit, Mich., Moore earned her undergraduate at the University of Illinois. The shooting guard currently holds Illinois' career record mark in three pointers made with 295 (126 games) and career free throw accuracy going .847 (172-203) at the line. After her undergrad career, she continued to play in Europe, competing for professional teams in Slovakia and Finland for one year each. After returning to the States, Moore tabbed her first coaching gig as an assistant coach for Urbana High School (Urbana, Ill.).

When asked why she loves basketball she explained, "I have been playing basketball since I was three. I had the Fisher-Price hoop when I was little and just stuck with it. Basketball is something that I just love."