Nina Davis

Biography

UPDATED: April 2026 A rising star in the coaching ranks and one of the most accomplished players in Big 12 history, Nina Davis enters her seventh season as an assistant coach at Middle Tennessee in 2026–27. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Davis brings over two decades of experience to the Blue Raider bench through a career that spans playing, coaching, and broadcasting at the highest levels of the game. Since joining Head Coach Rick Insell’s staff in 2019, Davis has become a cornerstone of the Blue Raider program. She is actively involved in all aspects of Middle Tennessee women’s basketball, including recruiting, on-court coaching, scouting, and player development. Her passion, energy, and elite understanding of post play have made her one of the nation’s most respected young assistants—a reputation underscored when the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) named her to its prestigious Thirty Under 30 list in March 2023, honoring the top 30 assistant coaches in the country under the age of 30. Davis made an immediate impact during the 2025–26 season with the development of Blair Baugus, who earned Conference USA Freshman of the Year honors. Under Davis’s guidance, Baugus emerged as one of the league’s top newcomers, displaying maturity, versatility, and a strong feel for the game while making an instant impact for the Blue Raiders. Her success further reflects Davis’s ability to develop talent across multiple positions and help young players thrive early in their car