Dajae Black joins Northern Arizona University following two seasons at Truman State University, where she served as the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. During her tenure, Black played a pivotal role in helping the Bulldogs double their win total and secure a berth in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Tournament.
 
As Recruiting Coordinator, she was instrumental in identifying and signing high-level student-athletes who aligned with the program’s competitive and academic standards. She also contributed extensively to the daily operations of the program, including opponent scouting, film breakdown, fundraising initiatives, youth and elite camps, and community engagement efforts.
 
Prior to joining the Truman State staff, Black served as an Assistant Coach at the University of Akron during the 2022–23 season. During her time with the Zips, she contributed to a successful campaign in which Akron posted a 17–13 overall record, including a strong showing in Mid-American Conference (MAC) play.
 
Black also spent two seasons with the Grand Canyon University Women’s Basketball Program, where she quickly rose through the ranks. She began as a graduate assistant during the 2020–21 season and was promoted to Director of Basketball Operations the following year. She was part of a historic stretch for the program, as the Lopes advanced to the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championship Game for the first time in their Division I history in 2020–21 and returned to the title game the following season. Over those two years, Grand Canyon compiled a standout 40–17 record.
 
A native of Chicago, Ill., Black had a successful collegiate playing career at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois. She appeared in 97 games and played a key role in leading the Flyers to a 93–34 record during her time with the program. Her playing career was defined by team success and a strong winning culture, laying the foundation for her transition into coaching.