ESPN REPORT
Indiana Hoosiers Women’s Basketball Head Coach Teri Moren Makes History at NCAA Coaches’ Conference
By [Reporter Name], ESPN Staff Writer
April 30, 2025 – Indianapolis, IN — In a groundbreaking moment for Indiana women’s basketball, Head Coach Teri Moren etched her name into the record books once again. At the prestigious 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia, Moren and her staff swept the top honors, signaling a new era of dominance and innovation in the sport.
Coach Moren was honored with three of the night’s most coveted awards: ‘Coaching Staff of the Year,’ ‘Innovative Offense,’ and ‘Outstanding Recruiting Efforts.’ The unprecedented haul marks a first for the Indiana program and cements Moren’s status as one of the game’s elite minds.
Coaching Staff of the Year
The Indiana Hoosiers’ staff was recognized for their unparalleled teamwork, leadership, and player development. Under Moren’s guidance, the Hoosiers posted a 29–4 season, clinched a Big Ten title, and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight for the second time in three years. The award acknowledges not only Moren’s leadership but also her assistant coaches, support staff, and player development personnel.
“Every win, every play, every milestone—it’s a reflection of the people around me,” said Moren during her acceptance speech. “This is a family. And we coach like it.”
Innovative Offense
Moren’s offensive system dazzled analysts and frustrated opponents all season long. With a motion-heavy attack featuring positionless movement, smart spacing, and a deadly mid-range game, the Hoosiers were ranked top five nationally in points per game, field goal percentage, and assist-to-turnover ratio.
The system transformed senior guard Chloe Moore-McNeil into a breakout star and showcased the versatility of forwards like Mackenzie Holmes and Yarden Garzon.
“She’s changed how we think about spacing and tempo,” said Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma. “You can’t just prepare for Indiana—you have to rethink your defensive scheme entirely.”
Outstanding Recruiting Efforts
The third major accolade came as no surprise to insiders: Indiana’s 2025 recruiting class was ranked No. 2 in the nation, trailing only perennial powerhouse South Carolina. Moren and her staff secured four top-25 prospects, including 5-star point guard Janiya Carter from Dallas, Texas, and stretch forward Ava Kim from California.
More impressively, the program’s culture, commitment to player growth, and academic support were highlighted as key factors in attracting elite talent.
“I chose Indiana because it felt like home,” said Carter. “Coach Moren is building something bigger than basketball.”
Legacy in the Making
With over 250 career wins and multiple Big Ten Coach of the Year honors already on her résumé, Teri Moren’s star continues to rise. Indiana is now considered a national power—a stunning evolution from a team that hadn’t seen an Elite Eight before her arrival.
Looking ahead, Moren emphasized continued growth: “We’re not done. We’re chasing a national title, and we believe we’re closer than ever.”
As the cheers fade from the Atlanta conference stage, one thing is clear: Teri Moren isn’t just making history—she’s shaping the future of women’s college basketball.
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