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Bill Fennelly, Iowa State's Longtime Women's Basketball Coach, Says He'll Retire After This Season

The winningest coach in Iowa State history said he is ending a 39-year head coaching career after the 2026-27 season.

  • On Monday, October 12, 2026, longtime Iowa State women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly announced he will retire at the conclusion of the 2026-27 season, ending his 32-year tenure with the Cyclones.
  • During his 39-year head coaching career, Fennelly transformed the Cyclones from a struggling program into a nationally respected brand, amassing 822 total victories including 656 at Iowa State and leading the team to 24 NCAA Tournament appearances.
  • Iowa State University Endowed Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard called Fennelly "a legend," noting his impact transformed the program and fan attendance grew from 310 in his first game to top 10 nationally for over 25 straight years.
  • The announcement coincides with broader Iowa State athletics transition, as Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard is also set to retire by June 30, 2027, prompting a nationwide search for his successor.
  • Fennelly emphasized the focus remains on his players for the coming season, while Pollard looks forward to seeing a banner hung in Hilton Coliseum rafters permanently memorializing his lasting impact.
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Bill Fennelly to retire after Iowa State women's basketball season

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Longtime Iowa State women's coach Fennelly to retire after season

Iowa State women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly announced Monday he will retire at the end of the coming season, his 32nd with the Cyclones.

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Bill Fennelly, Iowa State’s longtime women’s basketball coach, says he’ll retire after this season

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly announced Monday he will retire at the end of the coming season, his 32nd with the Cyclones.

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Bill Fennelly, Iowa State's longtime women's basketball coach, says he'll retire after this season

Iowa State women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly has announced he will retire at the end of the coming season. It will be his 32nd with the Cyclones. Fennelly is 656-335 with 24 NCAA Tournament appearances and 26 postseason appearances overall…

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Longtime Iowa State women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly announces retirement after 2026-27 season

The winningest coach in Iowa State history will leave after his 32nd season.

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Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly will retire after this season

Longtime Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly announced this upcoming season will be his last.

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Iowa State University Athletics broke the news on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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