New Missouri coach Kellie Harper spent the past year away from coaching. Here’s why she’s now returning to the sidelines and why Mizzou was her choice.

Missouri's investment in its women's hoops program, Harper's return to coaching after a year away and the player development potential during her tenure were all talking points Monday.

The veteran coach was picky in the process of finding a program to return to coaching. The Missouri Tigers checked off many off the boxes she was looking for.