Saint Louis University women's basketball assistant coach Olivia Applewhite was named to the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's Thirty Under 30 for the 2019-20 season, the WBCA announced Wednesday.

The WBCA Thirty Under 30 program was created to recognize 30 up-and-coming women's basketball coaches age 30 and under at all levels of the game. Each honoree has exemplified their involvement in community service, mentorship and impact on others, professional manner, and attitude and professional association involvement.

Applewhite has spent four seasons on SLU's women's basketball staff, including this past year as her first as an assistant coach. Applewhite previously served two seasons as director of operations/video coordinator and one season as a graduate assistant.

"The WBCA is pleased to recognize up-and-coming talent in our coaching family. The 30 coaches who have been named to receive the Thirty Under 30 Award are deserving of this recognition. The WBCA congratulates them for distinguishing themselves early in their careers," said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. "These coaches have demonstrated eagerness, effectiveness, loyalty, love of the game, and a commitment to the student-athlete. We celebrate their effort on the basketball court as teachers and equally applaud the extensive role they play in impacting the lives of their student-athletes."

The full list of recipients can be found here.