Molly Miller is 41 years old. The American college basketball coach was born on October 19, 1985, in Springfield, Missouri, and is the head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils women’s basketball team. In November 2026, she went viral for her sideline outfit as Arizona State opened its new season with an 84–41 win over Jackson State.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Molly Miller (née Carter) |
| Known For | Head coach, Arizona State women’s basketball |
| Age | 41 (born October 19, 1985) |
| Hometown | Springfield, Missouri, USA |
| Occupation | College basketball coach |
| Partner | Derek Miller (married September 2012) |
| Status | Active — Arizona State Sun Devils (2026–27 season) |
Who Is Molly Miller?
Molly Miller is an American college basketball coach and the head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils women’s basketball team, a job she took in March 2025. Before Arizona State, she built a reputation as a serial winner at Drury University and Grand Canyon University, compiling a career head coaching record of 321–66 — a winning percentage of .829.
A former point guard at Drury, Miller became a head coach at her alma mater at 28 and has won everywhere she has been. She led Drury to an NCAA Division II Final Four, took Grand Canyon to its first NCAA Tournament, and in her first season at Arizona State set the school record for wins by a first-year coach. In November 2026, she made headlines again when her sideline outfit went viral during the Sun Devils’ season-opening win.
Early Life & Background
Molly Carter was born on October 19, 1985, in Springfield, Missouri. She attended Kickapoo High School in Springfield, where she played basketball for four years and won two state championships. She went on to play college basketball at Drury University, also in Springfield, from 2004 to 2008.
At Drury, Miller was a point guard known for her leadership and court vision. She finished her playing career ranked second in school history with 1,570 points, along with 439 assists and 407 steals, and she was inducted into the Drury Hall of Fame in 2012. She married Derek Miller in September 2012.
Career & Journey
Miller began coaching at Drury in 2012, serving as an assistant for two seasons before becoming head coach in 2014. Her six seasons in charge were remarkable: the Panthers went 180–17, won five Great Lakes Valley Conference regular-season and tournament titles, reached the NCAA Division II Final Four in 2019, and finished 32–0 in 2019–20, a season cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic. She was named the WBCA Division II Coach of the Year in both 2019 and 2020.
In April 2020, Miller was hired as head coach at Grand Canyon University. Over five seasons the Lopes went 117–38, and in 2024–25 she led them to the greatest season in school history: a 30-game winning streak, a 16–0 Western Athletic Conference record, the WAC regular-season and tournament titles, and a No. 13 seed in the NCAA Tournament — the school’s first WAC title and first NCAA Tournament appearance. She was named WAC Coach of the Year in 2025.
In March 2025, Miller was hired as head coach at Arizona State, replacing Natasha Adair. Her first Sun Devils team started 15–0, the best start in program history, and finished with a school-record 24 wins and an NCAA Tournament First Four appearance. The Sun Devils ended the 2025–26 season 24–11.
Her second season began on November 2, 2026, with an 84–41 win over Jackson State, and her sideline outfit from the game went viral online, drawing coverage from The Big Lead and The Spun. On November 5, 2026, USA Today published a video interview with Miller about her second year coaching the Sun Devils.
Facts About Molly Miller
- Arizona State opened the 2026–27 season with an 84–41 win over Jackson State on November 2, 2026, and Miller went viral for her sideline outfit, according to The Big Lead.
- She owns a 321–66 (.829) career head coaching record across Drury, Grand Canyon and Arizona State.
- At Grand Canyon she led a 30-game winning streak in 2024–25, winning the WAC regular-season and tournament titles and reaching the school’s first NCAA Tournament.
- Her Drury teams went 180–17, including a 32–0 season in 2019–20 and an NCAA Division II Final Four in 2019.
- In her first season at Arizona State (2025–26) she set the school record for wins by a first-year coach, with 24.
How old is Molly Miller?
Molly Miller is 41 years old. She was born on October 19, 1985, in Springfield, Missouri.
Who does Molly Miller coach?
Molly Miller is the head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils women’s basketball team, a job she has held since March 2025. She previously coached Grand Canyon (2020–2025) and Drury (2014–2020).
What is Molly Miller’s coaching record?
Molly Miller’s career head coaching record is 321–66 (.829), including 180–17 at Drury, 117–38 at Grand Canyon and 24–11 in her first season at Arizona State.
Where did Molly Miller play college basketball?
Molly Miller played college basketball at Drury University from 2004 to 2008, where she scored 1,570 points, second most in school history, and was inducted into the Drury Hall of Fame in 2012.
What is Molly Miller’s net worth?
No reliable net worth estimate for Molly Miller has been published by a reputable source, so no figure is listed here.
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