Washington Huskies women's basketball

Washington Huskies women's basketball
2018–19 Washington Huskies women's basketball team
University University of Washington
Head coach Jody Wynn (1st season)
Conference Pac-12 Conference
Location Seattle, Washington
Arena Hec Edmundson Pavilion
(Capacity: 10,000)
Nickname Huskies
Student section Dawg Pack
Colors Purple and Gold[1]
         
Uniforms
Home
Away
Alternate
NCAA Tournament Final Four
2016
NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
1990, 2001, 2016
NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen
1988, 1990, 1991, 1995, 2001, 2016, 2017
NCAA Tournament second round
1986, 1987, 1989, 1993, 1994, 2006, 2016, 2017
NCAA Tournament appearances
1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017
Conference tournament champions
1985
Conference regular season champions
1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 2001

The Washington Huskies women's basketball team represents the University of Washington in NCAA Division I college basketball competing in the Pac-12 Conference. Their home games are played at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, located in Seattle.

Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion

Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion is the home for the Husky men's and women's basketball teams, volleyball team and gymnastics squad. Originally completed in 1927, Hec Edmundson Pavilion underwent a $40 million, 19-month renovation between March 1999 and November 2000 to reconfigure its interior. The pavilion's name was also changed; originally slated to be "Seafirst Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion" when the deal was finalized in 1998, it became "Bank of America Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion" at the reopening, as B of A had eliminated the Seafirst brand in 2000. The ten-year sponsorship with the bank expired after the 2009–10 season and was not renewed; during the first half of the 2010–11 basketball season the venue was sponsorless and once again known simply as "Hec Edmundson Pavilion."[2][3] On January 20, 2011, the university approved Seattle-based Alaska Airlines as the new sponsor of Hec Ed.[4]

History

The women's basketball program began in 1974, with Christine Burkhart serving as coach. She led the Huskies to a .500 record in her only year as head coach. Kathie Neir was the coach for the next four years, with an overall record of 82–31, and a first place finish in the NWBL Coast Division. She was replaced by Pat Dobratz, who served for one year as an interim coach, with a 14–14 record. The Huskies would go on to have winning or .500 records every year from the inception of the program until the year 2000.[5]

Sue Kruszewski took over the coaching reins in 1980, and after leading the team to a 19–12 record, she was nominated for coach of the year honors. While she did not win the top position, she was one of 20 contenders for the honor. After her departure, Joyce Sake took over as head coach. In her second year, the team achieved a record of 26–2, winning the Norpac conference regular season with a perfect 11–0 record, as well as the conference tournament. The team was invited to their first ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The team earned their first AP ranking, finishing the 185 season ranked 11th.[5]

In 1985, Chris Gobrecht took over as head coach, and would remain in that position for eleven years. The Huskies exceeded 20 victories in eight of the eleven years. The team won the NorPac regular season outright in 1986, and finished first or tied for first in the 1988 and 1990 seasons. The team earned bids to the NCAA Tournament in nine of the eleven seasons, reaching the Sweet Sixteen in 1988 and the quarterfinals in 1990. The team earned top 25 rankings in the Coaches and AP polls in six of the eleven years, reaching a final season ranking of third place in 1990.[5]

June Daugherty followed Gobrecht, also serving as head coach for eleven years. The Huskies had only one losing seasons in the eleven year period, exceeding 20 wins twice, once in 2001 when the team reached the NCAA quarterfinals. Tia Jackson replaced Daugherty, and remained for four years. Kevin McGuff was hired in 2011 and led the team to consecutive 20 win seasons, and two post-season WNIT bids.[5] After McGuff was hired by Ohio State, assistant coach Mike Neighbors was named head coach for the 2013–14 season. While McGuff was head coach, he persuaded Adia Barnes, with college experience at Arizona and professional experience with the Houston Comets, Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx, and Sacramento Monarchs to become an assistant coach. She remained in that position under Neighbors until leaving for her alma mater--Arizona--in 2016. Neighbors left after the 2016-17 season to return to Arkansas, his alma mater.

Jody Wynn was named head coach on April 14, 2017 after serving as the head coach at Long Beach State for the previous eight seasons.[6]

2017–18 roster

2017–18 Washington Huskies women's basketball team
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#NameHeightYearPrevious schoolHometown
F 1 Hannah Johnson 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) RS JrBishop Alemany Los Angeles, CA
F 2 Fapou Semebene 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) FrView Park Los Angeles, CA
F 3 Mai-Loni Henson 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) SoLa Jolla Country Day Temecula, CA
G 4 Amber Melgoza 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) SoSanta Barbara Santa Barbara, CA
G 5 Natalie Romeo 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) SrCarondelet
Nebraska		 Martinez, CA
G 11 Kierra Collier 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) FrTruman Kansas City, MO
G 15 Montana Hagstrom 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) SoSammamish
Bellevue College		 Bellevue, WA
F 22 Khayla Rooks 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) FrMission Hills San Marcos, CA
G 24 Jenna Moser 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) SrColton Colton, WA
F 32 Gigi Garcia 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) RS FrC. K. McClatchy Sacramento, CA
C 34 Deja Strother 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) JrInglemoor Kenmore, WA
G 35 Alexis Griggsby 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) FrCanyon (Chatsworth) Northridge, CA
G 42 Mackenzie Wieburg 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) SrIssaquah Sammamish, WA
G 44 Missy Peterson 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) FrEdmonds-Woodway Edmonds, WA
Head coach
  • Jody Wynn (USC)
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on

Roster
Last update: January 16, 2018

Year by year results

Source[5] [7] [8]

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason Coaches' poll AP poll
Christine Burkhart (Independent) (1974–1975)
1974–75 Christine Burkhart 11–11–NCWSA Regional Playoffs
Christine Burkhart: 11–11–
Kathy Neir (Independent, NWBL) (1975–1979)
1975–76 Kathy Neir 17–11–NCWSA Area Playoffs
1976–77 Kathy Neir 22–4–NCWSA Regional Playoffs
1977–78 Kathy Neir 26–512–11st (NWBL-Coast Division)AIAW First Round
1978–79 Kathy Neir 17–114–84th (NWBL-Coast Division)
Kathy Neir: 82–3116–9
Pat Dobratz (Independent, NWBL) (1979–1980)
1979–80 Pat Dobratz 14–145–83rd (NWBL-Coast Division)
Pat Dobratz: 14–145–8
Sue Kruzewski (Independent, NWBL, NorPac) (1980–1983)
1980–81 Sue Kruzewski 19–126–53rd (NWBL-Coast Division)AIAW Region Championships
1981–82 Sue Kruzewski 16–100–43rd (NWBL-Open Division)
1982–83 Sue Kruzewski 15–127–54th (NorPac)
Sue Kruzewski: 50–3413–14
Joyce Sake (NorPac) (1983–1985)
1983–84 Joyce Sake 17–88–44th
1984–85 Joyce Sake 26–211–01st#NCAA First Round11
Joyce Sake: 43–1019–4
Chris Gobrecht (NorPac, Pac-10) (1985–1996)
1985–86 Chris Gobrecht 24–611–21st (NorPac)NCAA Second Round (Play-In)
Pacific-10 conference
1986–87 Chris Gobrecht 23–714–42nd (Pac-10)NCAA Second Round (Play-In)1820
1987–88 Chris Gobrecht 25–516–21stNCAA Sweet Sixteen1611
1988–89 Chris Gobrecht 23–1015–32ndNCAA Second Round (Play-In)
1989–90 Chris Gobrecht 28–317–1T-1stNCAA Elite Eight73
1990–91 Chris Gobrecht 24–515–32ndNCAA Sweet Sixteen1312
1991–92 Chris Gobrecht 17–119–96th
1992–93 Chris Gobrecht 17–1211–73rdNCAA Second Round (Play-In)
1993–94 Chris Gobrecht 21–812–64thNCAA Second Round2118
1994–95 Chris Gobrecht 25–913–52ndNCAA Sweet Sixteen1314
1995–96 Chris Gobrecht 16–1310–8T-3rd
Chris Gobrecht: 243–89143–50
June Daugherty (Pac-10) (1996–2007)
1996–97 June Daugherty 17–1112–6T-4thNCAA First Round
1997–98 June Daugherty 18–109–95thNCAA First Round
1998–99 June Daugherty 16–1311–75thWNIT Third Round
1999–2000 June Daugherty 8–224–149th
2000–01 June Daugherty 22–1012–6T-1stNCAA Elite Eight14
2001–02 June Daugherty 19–1212–6T-2ndWNIT Quarterfinals
2002–03 June Daugherty 22–813–5T-2ndNCAA First Round
2003–04 June Daugherty 18–139–96thWNIT Third Round
2004–05 June Daugherty 14–169–97th
2005–06 June Daugherty 19–1111–7T-4thNCAA Second Round
2006–07 June Daugherty 18–1311–74thNCAA First Round
June Daugherty: 191–139113–85
Tia Jackson (Pac-10) (2007–2011)
2007–08 Tia Jackson 13–188–106th
2008–09 Tia Jackson 8–223–1510th
2009–10 Tia Jackson 13–187–11T-6thWBI Quarterfinals
2010–11 Tia Jackson 11–176–127th
Tia Jackson: 45–7524–48
Kevin McGuff (Pac-12) (2011–2013)
2011–12 Kevin McGuff 20–148–107thWNIT Quarterfinals
2012–13 Kevin McGuff 21–1211–85thWNIT Second Round
Kevin McGuff: 41–2619–18
Mike Neighbors (Pac-12) (2013–2017)
2013–14 Mike Neighbors 20–1410–86thWNIT Semifinals
2014–15 Mike Neighbors 23–1011–75thNCAA First Round
2015–16 Mike Neighbors 26–1111–75thNCAA Final Four8RV
2016–17 Mike Neighbors 29–615–3T-2ndNCAA Sweet Sixteen1112
Mike Neighbors: 98–4147–25
Jody Wynn (Pac-12) (2017–present)
2017–18 Jody Wynn 7–161–11
Jody Wynn: 7–161–11
Total:825–486 (.629)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

School records

Source[5] [9] [10]

Active players in italics.

Career leaders

Stat Player Career Record Notes
PointsKelsey Plum2013-173,527NCAA record
ReboundsChantel Osahor2013-171,253
StealsLeteia Hughley1982-85342
AssistsGiuliana Mendiola2001-04612
Field goals madeKelsey Plum2013-171,136
Field goal percentageKaren Murray1980-84.541
Three-pointersKelsey Plum2013-17343
Three-point percentageLaura Moore1990-93.424113 games
Free throws madeKelsey Plum2013-171,136
Free throws percentageKelsey Plum2013-17.888
Blocked shotsTalia Walton2012-16177133 games

Single-season leaders

Stat Player Career Record Year Notes
PointsKelsey Plum2013-171,1092017NCAA record
ReboundsChantel Osahor2013-175192017
AssistsGiuliana Mendiola2001-041722004
StealsMargie Nielsen1021978
Field goals madeKelsey Plum2013-173792017
Field goal percentageKaren Deden1987-91.5671989
Three-pointersKelsey Plum2013-171152017
Three-point percentageKayla Burt2002-06.5382003
Free throws madeKelsey Plum2013-172742016
Free throws percentageKelsey Plum2013-17.8962015
Blocked shotsLiz Chicane2012-16741981

Single-game leaders

Stat Player Career Record Date Notes
PointsKelsey Plum2013-17572-25-2017vs. Utah
ReboundsChantel Osahor2013-17301-22-2017at Washington St.
AssistsLeteia Hughley1982-851312-16-1983
StealsJulia Gray1111-24-1998
Blocked shotsMargie Nielsen91-23-1978vs. Alaska-Anchorage

References

  1. ↑ "University of Washington Athletics Identity Standards Manual" (PDF). Washington Huskies. January 6, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 6, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
  2. ↑ The Seattle Times – Huskies searching for new corporate sponsorship for Edmundson Pavilion – 2010-10-19
  3. ↑ The Daily – Athletics searches for new Hec Ed sponsor – 2010-11-15
  4. ↑ "Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion". University of Washington Athletics. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Media Guide" (PDF). University of Washington. Retrieved 14 Aug 2013.
  6. ↑ http://gohuskies.com/news/2017/4/14/wynn-named-washington-head-womens-basketball-coach.aspx?path=wbball
  7. ↑ "Women's Basketball History". University of Washington Athletics. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  8. ↑ "Women's Basketball College Poll Archive". College Poll Archive. Retrieved 25 Mar 2017.
  9. ↑ "Record Book" (PDF). University of Washington Athletics. Retrieved 3 Dec 2016.
  10. ↑ "Women's Basketball Cumulative Statistics". University of Washington Athletics. Retrieved 25 Mar 2017.
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