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Rutgers fires women's basketball coach Coquese Washington after season ends with 11 straight losses
- On Monday, Rutgers fired Coquese Washington, Rutgers women's basketball head coach, and Keli Zinn said a national search will begin immediately.
- Off-Court turmoil, including five-star freshman Kiyomi McMiller's suspension, prompted Rutgers to fire Coquese Washington after a 42-84 overall record and 11-61 in Big Ten over four seasons.
- Her coaching résumé includes succeeding Hall of Famer C. Vivian Stringer in 2022 and coaching at Penn State for 12 seasons, earning $800,000 annually.
- Rutgers will rebuild after its last NCAA appearance in 2021, with the athletic director stating the program can return to elite status during the ongoing national search.
- Names discussed for the job include Stephanie Gaitley, Carla Berube, Anthony Bozzella, Daphne Mitchell, and Fargas, with Rutgers' legacy under C. Vivian Stringer setting high expectations.
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Rutgers fires women's basketball coach Coquese Washington after season ends with 11 straight losses
Rutgers fired women’s basketball coach Coquese Washington after the Scarlet Knights ended the season with 11 straight losses and failed to win 10 games for the second time in three years.
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