After directing Iowa State women’s basketball for more than three decades, head coach Bill Fennelly announced Monday that the upcoming 2026-27 campaign will mark his final season. Entering his 32nd season in Ames, Fennelly ties as the third-longest tenured head coach across any sport in Iowa State history.
Over his career with the Cyclones, he has compiled a 656-335 (.662) record, guiding the program to 24 NCAA Tournament berths and 26 overall postseason appearances. His 822 total career victories rank 15th all-time among NCAA Division I women’s basketball coaches.
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