University of Houston Athletics
Women's Basketball Adds Brittany Mason to Coaching Staff
9/20/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Sept. 20, 2011
HOUSTON - Former three-year starter Brittany Mason has joined the University of Houston women's basketball coaching staff as a graduate assistant, head coach Todd Buchanan announced Tuesday.
Mason joins former Houston great Chandi Jones as new additions on the Cougar women's basketball staff, as Jones was recently named video coordinator.
"It's priceless to have a situation where we can have two former greats come back and serve on our staff," Buchanan said. "Not only do they both have degrees, but they also have the experience of winning a championship and playing in the NCAA Tournament, which are experiences that can't be replaced as we continue to carry on a great tradition."
Mason isn't far removed from her playing days as she played a key role as a senior leader on one of the most memorable teams in school history last season.
"Brittany brings incredible class to our program, which she was a huge part of for the last four years," Buchanan continued. "She was the chemistry glue for the championship team a year ago and I'm blessed to have her on our staff to continue that leadership."
Mason, known for her stingy defense, averaged a career-high 5.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game as a senior to help lead Houston to a 26-6 overall record and a perfect 16-0 mark in Conference USA play.
Mason played in 119 career games, which ranks eighth in school history, with 70 starts. Mason also placed ninth in the Houston record book in minutes played (2,578).
The LaPorte, Texas, native posted a career game in arguably the most memorable contest in program history when the Cougars came back from a six-point deficit with 27 seconds remaining to top SMU and improve to 10-0 in C-USA play on Jan. 31, 2011.
Mason, who scored a career-high 14 points and drilled five field goals, including two 3-pointers, knocked down two free-throws to give the Cougars the go-ahead points over the Mustangs with only 12 seconds remaining.
Mason graduated from Houston in August 2010 with a bachelor's degree in health and is currently pursuing a master's of education with an emphasis in sport and fitness administration.
