Skylar Culbertson joins the staff as the Hawks Graduate Assistant for the 2023-24 season. Culbertson transitions into a coaching role after being a key leader and point guard for head coach Courtney Boyd at Clarke University, and eventually leading the team to an NAIA national Championship in 2023.
Culbertson owns four school records for the Pride, highlighted by all-time assists (492) and career 3-point percentage (.389), most games played in a season (37) and most games started in a season (37). Additionally, she ranks in the Pride’s Top 10 in seven other categories. Culbertson was the starting point guard for the team for four consecutive years. In her final two seasons in a Clarke uniform, she received Heart of America All-Conference honors.
During her five-year career at Clarke, the team qualified for five NAIA national tournaments (2019-2023), won two Heart of America Tournament Titles (2021 & 2022) and secured one regular season Heart of America Championship (2022). The Pride had an overall record of 135-31 during Culbertson’s time on the court. In front of many standing room only crowds, Culbertson led the Pride to an impressive 69-9 record in the Kehl Center, including 22-game and 28-game home winning streaks.
Culbertson graduated from East Dubuque High School in East Dubuque, Illinois in 2018.
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