Duperron Resigns from Coaching Post, Scott Named as Interim

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - After being named the Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach in June, Kari Duperron has stepped down from her duties with the Allan Hancock College program due to personal reasons. Andre Scott, who has served the program in an operations role throughout the summer, has been tabbed as the new interim coach. 

"I'm looking forward to helping the Bulldogs bridge the gap through this transitional time," Scott shared. "As a former junior college athlete, I'm very passionate about helping these women succeed both on and off the court at this level. I'm looking forward to building on the program's culture and continuing to develop these athletes this season." 

Scott previously served at the helm of the women's basketball program at Missouri Valley College for three seasons before relocating to the Santa Maria community. His program produced eight All-Conference selections, along with one NAIA All-American. Scott also spent two seasons as a student-athlete at Missouri Valley, playing for the men's basketball program from 2013-2015, and won a Heart Postseason Championship with the program in 2015 while helping the team to a second round appearance at the NAIA Division I Men's Basketball National Tournament. Prior to his time at MVC, Scott spent two seasons as a member of the men's basketball team at Wentworth Military Academy & College where he was tabbed as an NJCAA All-American. 

Application information related to the women's basketball coaching position for the 2023-24 season will be made available at a later date.