LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Rider University Head Women's Basketball Coach, Lynn Milligan, announced the hiring of Yakira Rosa as the program's Director of Basketball Operations on Wednesday.
 
"We are thrilled to add Yakira to our family," said Milligan. "She is a mature, hard working, and dedicated young lady.  She has already accomplished so much in a short time and will continue to grow as a coach here at Rider.  Her passion for the game comes through everyday!"
 
"I'm honored to join Rider University as Director of Basketball Operations for the women's team," said Rosa. "This role allows me to combine my passion for basketball with my dedication to fostering a supportive and winning environment for our athletes."
 
Rosa was most recently on staff as a graduate assistant coach at FDU-Florham where she helped the Devils to an 11-win improvement in the 2023-24 season. She has also been involved with Train to Succeed and the Garden State Crush AAU team as a coach. Rosa was a four-year starter at William Paterson University, where she averaged 7.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists for the Pioneers in her career and was named a team captain in her senior season.
 
"I am thankful for the opportunity provided by Coach Milligan and Rider University," Rosa continued. "I am committed to nurturing our student athlete's talents, building their confidence, and inspiring them to excel both on and off the court. I'm eager to immerse myself in the strategic and developmental aspects of the game, learning alongside dedicated athletes and a talented coaching staff. Together, we'll strive for continuous growth and achievement on this exciting journey."