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Raina Harmon Named FGCU Women's Basketball Head Coach

4/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

FGCU women's basketball has a new leader as Raina Harmon steps in as head coach following the team's NCAA Tournament exit against Oklahoma. Harmon, who previously served as an assistant at Iowa, inked a five-year deal worth $230,000 per year. In other news, South Carolina celebrated the return of point guard Raven Johnson for her redshirt senior season and welcomed top scorer Ta’Niya Latson to their roster.

History

Historical Context

Raina Harmon steps in as FGCU women's basketball head coach, echoing a trend of fresh leadership in NCAA women's sports. This mirrors past shifts, like Geno Auriemma's rise at UConn in 1985, which transformed women's basketball and set the stage for future coaching legends.

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Story summary

FGCU women's basketball has a new leader as Raina Harmon steps in as head coach following the team's NCAA Tournament exit against Oklahoma. Harmon, who previously served as an assistant at Iowa, inked a five-year deal worth $230,000 per year. In other news, South Carolina celebrated the return of point guard Raven Johnson for her redshirt senior season and welcomed top scorer Ta’Niya Latson to their roster.

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