In this Oct. 2009 file photo, head coach Kathy McConnell-Miller spoke at a women's basketball press conference. McConnell-Miller was dismissed from her duties as head coach of the women’s basketball team following a 13-17 season. (CU Independent/Ilana Finer)
Kathy McConnell-Miller was dismissed from her duties as head coach of the women’s basketball team following a 13-17 season.
Athletic director Mike Bohn announced his decision on Monday afternoon via a news release. Bohn said the creation of a search committee is first on the list as the university begins searching for a replacement coach.
McConnell-Miller departs CU with an overall record of 65-88 with a 20-60 record in the Big 12. Her final game as head coach saw her Buffs lose to Big 12 powerhouses and NCAA tournament favorites Baylor 72-65 in Kansas City, Mo. on March 11.
The Buffs most successful season with McConnell-Miller at the reigns was their 2007-08 campaign, which saw the Buffaloes stretch in the post-season reach the semifinals of the NIT. Colorado closed the season with a 19-15 record.
Hired as the sixth head coach of the 30-year history of Colorado women’s basketball, her current contract was scheduled to run through the 2012-13 season.
According to the news release, representatives of the university and McConnell-Miller are currently discussing any issues pertaining to her contract.
Stay tuned with the CU Independent for further developments on the story.
Contact CU Independent Sports Editor Esteban L. Hernandez at Esteban.hernandez@colorado.edu.
