Baylor Bears Women’s Basketball Coach Nicki Collen is overcome with emotion after winning the AP Coach of the Year award.
Nicki Collen, the head coach of Baylor Bears Women’s Basketball, was selected Associated Press (AP) Coach of the Year in a poignant and emotional occasion that will go down in Baylor athletics history—a crowning achievement in a season marked by grit, progress, and obvious success. The announcement sparked delight throughout the Baylor community, with Collen visibly affected and thrilled by the accolades.
Collen fought back tears during a news conference following the announcement, expressing tremendous thanks and humility as she reflected on the journey that had led her and her team to this moment.
“This award isn’t just about me,” she explained, her voice shaking with passion. “It is about the young women who believed in the vision and gave their all every day. It’s about the personnel who worked tirelessly to make this program unique. I’m honored, but more importantly, I’m grateful.”