Brevard College

ALMA MATER: Brevard College, 2025

CAREER BACKGROUND:

• 2021-23: Women’s Basketball Student-Athlete – UVA Wise
• 2023-24: Junior – Brevard College Women’s Basketball
• 2024-25: Senior – Brevard College Women’s Basketball
• 2025-26 - Brevard College Women’s Basketball Volunteer Assistant Coach 

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 2025: USA South Player of the Year
• 2025: Brevard College Female Athlete Of The Year 
• 2025: USA South First Team All-Conference
• 2025: D3hoops.com All-Region 6 Second Team
• 2025: Academic All-Conference
• 2025: Two-time USA South Player of the Week
• 2024: Brevard College Female Athlete of the Year
• 2024: USA South First Team All-Conference

Josie Hester is entering her second season as a part of the Brevard College Women’s Basketball coaching staff. Prior to this, she played at Brevard for two seasons. During her two-year career with the Tornados, Hester established herself as one of the premier players in the USA South Conference, earning Brevard College Female Athlete of the Year honors in 2024, and 2025 as well as being named the 2025 USA South Player of the Year.

A native of Cornelius, North Carolina, Hester attended United Faith Christian Academy, where she led the state in scoring as a senior, served as team captain, and earned all-conference honors. She also competed for Charlotte Dream Elite in AAU basketball before continuing her collegiate career at UVA Wise and Brevard College. Hester received her degree in Business and Organizational Leadership at Brevard College.