Arrr mateys, Iowa's basketball coach Lisa Bluder be hangin' up her hat! Fair winds and following seas, me hearties!
2024-05-13
Avast me hearties! The fair captain Lisa Bluder has decided to hang up her coaching hat after a tough defeat at the hands of the South Carolina scallywags. Aye, 'tis a sad day for the Iowa women's basketball crew. Fair winds and following seas to ye, Captain Bluder!
Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder has announced her retirement, as former Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark prepares for her pro debut with the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. Bluder’s longtime assistant Jan Jensen will take over as head coach.In an open letter to fans, Bluder expressed gratitude for the past season and reflected on her journey with the program. After spending time with her family, Bluder decided it was time to step aside.Bluder’s retirement comes after Iowa’s loss in the national championship game to South Carolina. She spent 24 years leading the Hawkeyes and finished her career with a record of 716-359.Caitlin Clark, one of the standout players under Bluder, praised her former coach for her leadership and team-building skills. Jensen, who has been with Bluder for 20 years, will take over as head coach starting in the 2024-25 season.Bluder leaves behind a legacy of success at Iowa, with five Big Ten Tournament championships and multiple Coach of the Year awards. She expressed confidence in Jensen’s ability to continue building on the foundation they established together.Overall, Bluder’s retirement marks the end of an era for Iowa women’s basketball, but with Jensen at the helm, the program is poised for continued success.