CSI women’s basketball adds Clark to coaching staff

TWIN FALLS, Idaho - The College of Southern Idaho Women's Basketball program is excited to announce the addition of Taliyah Clark to the coaching staff for the 2026-2027 season.

Clark brings a strong playing background and a passion for developing student-athletes to first-year head coach Brendan Wheeler's program.

"From the moment we started talking, it was clear Taliyah was someone who shared our vision for this program," said Wheeler. "She's authentic, competitive, and passionate about helping young women reach their potential. She knows what it takes to succeed at the next level, and just as importantly, understands the daily commitment required to keep growing. I'm excited for our players to learn from her and for the impact she'll have on the future of CSI Women's Basketball."

A former Division-I player at the University of Texas at Arlington and Seattle University, Clark finished her collegiate career with 1,206 career points, establishing herself as a versatile guard known for her scoring ability and leadership. During her time at UT-Arlington, she recorded a career-best 405 points, 128 rebounds and 59 assists, highlighting that versatility.

After concluding her playing career, Clark served as a graduate assistant at NCAA Division-II Western Oregon University before joining the College of Southern Idaho as an assistant coach in the fall of 2026. Clark is passionate about mentoring student-athletes, building meaningful relationships and helping student-athletes grow both on and off the court.

"I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to join the College of Southern Idaho family," said Clark. "Coaching has always been my dream, and I'm excited to invest in these student-athletes and help them to become the best versions of themselves, both as players and as people. I'm looking forward to learning, growing, and contributing to a program with such a rich tradition."