SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant women's basketball head coach Lynne-Ann Kokoski announced the addition of Cheri Eleazer to the coaching staff for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

"I am ecstatic to have Cheri join our staff this season. She has great experience coaching at many different levels and has such a passion for teaching the game", said coach Kokoski. "She has a contagious positive energy that will help continue the upward trajectory of our program".

Eleazer comes from Wagner College, where she spent the last season as an assistant coach. Before her time with the Seahawks, Eleazer was the Assistant Athletic Director and head women's basketball coach at SUNY Maritime from 2021-24. She also worked on the AAU circuit during 2021-24, serving as the head coach for iDream, CT Elite, and Gauchos.

Before becoming a coach, Eleazer played at the University of Hartford and was a part of the first-ever America East conference title team, and made an NCAA appearance in 2002. After her collegiate days, Eleazer participated in the National Women's Basketball League as a player and Director of Operations from 2004-2006. She was also a member of the Women's Professional Football League from 2008-2018.