Washington Huskies Extend Coach Tina Langley Through 2031-32 Season

The University of Washington has extended the contract of women's basketball head coach Tina Langley through the 2031-32 season, as announced by athletic director Pat Chun. This extension adds five years to Langley's existing deal, solidifying her position as head coach and reflecting the university's commitment to the women's basketball program. The financial terms of the extension total $7.1 million, with an annual base salary of $1,187,500 over the next six seasons.

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Tina Langley, who took over the Huskies in 2021, has revitalized a program that had experienced four consecutive losing seasons prior to her arrival. Under her leadership, the Huskies have achieved a record of 83-71, including four straight winning seasons. Notably, Langley guided the team to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in seven years during the 2025-26 season, culminating in a second-round finish after a close overtime loss to TCU.

Washington Extends Women's Basketball Coach Tina Langley Through 2031-32

Chun remarked on Langley's contributions, stating, "Over the past five seasons, we have witnessed the continued ascent of Washington women's basketball under the leadership of Coach Langley. She has distinguished herself as both an exceptional coach and an outstanding leader."

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Before joining Washington, Langley served as the head coach at Rice University, where she achieved a record of 126-61 and led the team to at least 21 wins in each of her last five seasons. Her coaching career also includes assistant positions at Toledo, Clemson, Georgia, and Maryland. Langley's experience has been instrumental in her ability to turn around the Huskies' program.

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In her statement regarding the extension, Langley expressed gratitude towards the university's administration, emphasizing the supportive environment for student-athletes. "It is an honor and a blessing to serve alongside such a high-character group of young women and outstanding coaching staff," she stated. Langley also highlighted her excitement for the future of the program.

Tina Langley signs well-deserved $7 million extension with Washington

Despite the positive reception of Langley's extension, there were concerns regarding her previous buyout clause, which was set at $175,000. This relatively low figure raised fears that other programs might pursue her services, particularly after rumors linked her to the head coaching position at Alabama. However, the recent extension is expected to mitigate such risks.

Tina Langley signs well-deserved $7 million extension with Washington

Looking ahead, Langley and the Huskies aim to build on their recent NCAA Tournament success and compete for a Pac-12 title in the upcoming 2026-27 season. The extension marks a significant step in ensuring the program's stability and competitiveness in the evolving landscape of women's college basketball.

Washington Extends Women's Basketball Coach Tina Langley Through 2031-32

• “It is an honor and a blessing to serve alongside such a high-character group of young women and outstanding coaching staff.” — Tina Langley, Head Coach, Washington Huskies

Tina Langley signs well-deserved $7 million extension with Washington

• “Tina has done an outstanding job building our women's basketball program back to national prominence, and we're thrilled to have her leading our team for the foreseeable future.” — Pat Chun, Athletic Director, University of Washington

Washington Extends Women's Basketball Coach Tina Langley Through 2031-32