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Five Candidates Washington Huskies Women’s Basketball Team Coaching Search

By Bret Stuter

Sep 17, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; The Washington Huskies cheerleaders run out of the tunnel before the start of a game against the Portland State Vikings at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; The Washington Huskies cheerleaders run out of the tunnel before the start of a game against the Portland State Vikings at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 27, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Washington Huskies forward Chantel Osahor (0) and guard Kelsey Plum (10) celebrate against the Stanford Cardinal in the finals of the Lexington regional of the women’s NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Washington defeated Stanford 85-76. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 27, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Washington Huskies forward Chantel Osahor (0) and guard Kelsey Plum (10) celebrate against the Stanford Cardinal in the finals of the Lexington regional of the women’s NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Washington defeated Stanford 85-76. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

As The University of Washington Huskies must transition from the incredible 2016-2017 record breaking season to focus on a new head coach. Here are five prospects

On one hand, University of Washington Huskies Women’s Basketball Team head coach Mike Neighbors has returned home to Arkansas. In the process, he bumped his salary up to $600,000 per year.  On the other hand, his replacement will likely come in at or just under that amount.

But the Washington Huskies Women’s team are losing players too. In fact, the Huskies are also saying their farewells to seniors in All-American Kelsey Plum, Chantel Osahor and Katie Collier. On one hand, roster spots need to be filled.  On the other hand, the Huskies must hire staff and recruit by September 2017.  Ultimately, the Washington Huskies Women’s Basketball Team already knew the 2016-2017 season would be a difficult act to follow.  In fact, it may be next to impossible.

But for now, first things first.  The team needs a new coach.  Where to start?

Some Candidates

Well, let’s examine several prospects for the position and see how they stack up in comparison.

Morgan Valley, Assistant Coach, Washington University
Johnnie Harris, Associate Head Coach, Mississippi State University
Kate Paye, Associate Head Coach, Stanford University
Lisa Boyer Associate Head Coach, South Carolina
Marisa Moseley, Assistant Coach, University of Connecticut

So what does the team need in terms of a head coach?  Let’s begin by exploring the criteria, also known as the job description:

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