Thirty-three seasons, two national championships, one goal: women’s basketball coach Muffett McGraw retires, redoubles efforts to promote women’s equality. via AP
FILE - In this April 1, 2001, file photo, Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw, center, holds up the National Championship trophy after Notre Dame defeated Purdue 68-66 for the 2001 Women's Final Four Championship in St. Louis. At left is Imani Dunbar and Ruth Riley is at right. McGraw abruptly retired Wednesday, April 22, 2020, stepping down from Notre Dame after a Hall of Fame coaching career that includes two national championships in 33 seasons.
The Hall of Fame coach retired Wednesday with a resume that includes two national championships in 33 seasons at the school, a surprising decision to many ofon and off the court as a mentor and advocate for women. The 64-year-old coach said she didn’t want to leave after the team lost in the title game in 2019 because she didn’t want the next coach to step into a rebuilding situation with all five starters from that team leaving for the WNBA.
Former Fighting Irish player and longtime assistant coach Niele Ivey will return to take over for McGraw. She was on the Memphis Grizzlies staff last year after 17 seasons at Notre Dame. Auriemma won most of the matchups, but not always the biggest ones; McGraw’s team beat the Huskies in the 2018 and 2019 Final Fours.“I love that rivalry, great for women’s basketball. When we came into the Big East, Connecticut was the measuring stick,” she said. “People know we’re going to give them a great game. It’s going to be a hard-fought battle. Loved all those moments.
She said that she plans to remain active in the university and local communities. McGraw also will continue to be a strong advocate for women. She drew headlines whenshe would only hire females on her staff because women needed more opportunities.
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