2025-26 NCAA Women's Basketball Coaching Carousel: Key Changes and Impact

Explore the latest coaching changes in NCAA women's basketball for the 2025-26 season, including key moves and their potential impact.

Auburn Tigers

Former Coach: Johnnie Harris (March 6) New Coach: Johnnie Harris was let go after the Tigers lost in the first round of the SEC tournament, finishing with a 3-13 record in SEC play this season. Harris compiled a 58-63 record over four seasons, including a 12-18 mark in 2024-25.

Houston Cougars

Former Coach: Ronald Hughey (March 6) New Coach: Ronald Hughey resigned after 11 seasons, leaving with a 140-195 record. He led the Cougars to three WNIT first-round appearances since taking over the program in 2014-15.

Morehead State Eagles

Former Coach: Chris Palmer (March 6) New Coach: The school's director of athletics confirmed that Chris Palmer, who served as interim head coach for 2024-25, would not be retained. The Eagles finished 10-20 overall and 5-15 in the Ohio Valley Conference.

McNeese Cowgirls

Former Coach: Lynn Kennedy (March 6) New Coach: McNeese did not renew Lynn Kennedy's contract. Over four seasons, Kennedy went 41-78 with the Cowgirls, including a 10-21 record this past season.

UMass Lowell River Hawks

Former Coach: Denise King (March 5) New Coach: UMass Lowell parted ways with Denise King after four seasons. The River Hawks struggled to a 3-25 record, including 1-15 in the America East this season.

Missouri Tigers

Former Coach: Robin Pingeton (Feb. 26) New Coach: Before the regular season ended, Robin Pingeton announced her resignation following the season. She spent 15 seasons at Missouri, compiling a 250-218 record and leading the team to four consecutive NCAA tournament appearances from 2016-2019. However, the Tigers concluded their second straight losing season, finishing 14-18 overall and 3-13 in the SEC.

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