Akash Miriyala enters his fourth season as an Assistant Coach for the Murray State College women’s basketball team.
Miriyala helped guide Murray State College to another outstanding season as one of the premier programs in Region 2. Through his work in scouting, film breakdowns, advanced analytics, player development, recruiting, and game preparation, Miriyala played an integral role in the Lady Aggies’ success throughout the 2025-26 campaign. His contributions in analytics and player development remained a valuable asset as the Lady Aggies continued to compete among the nation’s top junior college programs.
In his second season, the Lady Aggies achieved a 28-4 overall record, including wins over Grayson College, a NJCAA Region 2 Regular-Season Championship, and Region 2 Tournament Championship.
In his first season, the Lady Aggies achieved a 15-13 overall record, including wins over Panola College, Howard College, and Connors State.
During his time in Tishomingo, Miriyala has coached eight All-Region 2 performers and a pair of NJCAA All-Americans.
Prior to Murray State College, Miriyala held various roles as a financial and data analyst. He has researched and written numerous articles focused on topics around basketball analytics and the women’s game at-large. He has deep knowledge of professional contracts and developmental paths for the WNBA and other professional leagues.
Miriyala has experience helping operate and referee youth basketball leagues, as well as operating and coaching youth basketball day camps. He earned a BS in Finance and Business Analytics from Indiana University in 2016. He is from Naperville, IL and lives in Tishomingo with his dog, Zo.
