BREAKING: Baylor Bears Women’s Basketball Coach Nicki Collen Named AP Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year for Third Straight Season
WACO, Texas — In a remarkable achievement, Baylor Bears women’s basketball head coach Nicki Collen has been named the Associated Press Women’s Basketball Coach of the YearBREAKING: Baylor Bears Women’s Basketball Coach Nicki Collen Named AP Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year for Third Straight Season…… see full details… for the third consecutive year, solidifying her legacy as one of the most dominant figures in collegiate basketball.
Collen, who took over the Baylor program in 2021, has continued to elevate the team’s performance on the national stage. Under her leadership, the Bears posted another stellar season, finishing with a 31-2 overall record and securing both the Big 12 regular-season and tournament titles. Known for her tactical brilliance, player development, and dynamic leadership, Collen has consistently kept Baylor among the elite programs in the country.
“This is an incredible honor, and it’s really a reflection of the hard work and heart that our players, staff, and university put in every single day,” Collen said in a statement following the announcement. “To win this award once is humbling. To win it three times in a row? That’s a tribute to the culture we’ve built here at Baylor.”
The Bears also made a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, once again reaching the Elite Eight, marking their third straight appearance under Collen’s leadership. She has not only maintained the program’s winning tradition but has also brought a renewed energy and adaptability that’s made Baylor a powerhouse in both recruiting and performance.
Collen joins legendary company, becoming one of the few coaches in women’s college basketball history to win the AP Coach of the Year honor in three straight seasons.
Stay tuned for more updates on Baylor’s postseason accolades and future prospects as they continue their championsh
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