Princeton Promotes Lauren Gosselin to Women's Basketball Coach

Gosselin replaces Carla Berube, who left for Northwestern.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:43pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a women's basketball game, with the court and players broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of Princeton's orange and black colors.Gosselin's promotion continues Princeton's winning tradition on the hardwood.Princeton Today

Princeton University has hired Lauren Gosselin as the 11th head coach of the women's basketball program. Gosselin, who has spent the last seven seasons as an associate head coach under Carla Berube, will take over the program after Berube was hired by Northwestern.

Why it matters

Gosselin is seen as a rising star in the coaching ranks, known for her strong recruiting abilities and player development skills. Her promotion keeps continuity within the Princeton program, which has won five straight Ivy League titles and made five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.

The details

Gosselin has spent the last seven seasons on Carla Berube's staff at Princeton. Prior to that, she was an assistant coach at Tufts University. As a player, Gosselin was a star at Division II Bentley University, where she scored a school-record 2,100 points and won a national championship as a senior in 2014.

  • Gosselin was promoted to head coach on April 8, 2026.
  • She spent the last seven seasons as an associate head coach at Princeton.

The players

Lauren Gosselin

The 11th head coach in Princeton women's basketball history, known for her strong recruiting and player development skills.

Carla Berube

The former Princeton women's basketball head coach, who left to take the same position at Northwestern University.

John Mack

The athletic director at Princeton University, who praised Gosselin's leadership and growth during her time as an assistant coach.

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What they’re saying

“From the moment I stepped on campus seven years ago, I fell in love with everything this university stands for — especially our mission of 'Education Through Athletics.' My time here has proven that it is the people who make this place truly special. Our student-athletes, alumni, staff, and campus community represent the very best, and I cannot wait to lead, learn and continue to grow alongside them.”

— Lauren Gosselin, Head Coach, Princeton Women's Basketball

“Lauren has quickly established herself as a rising star in the coaching ranks and we are thrilled that she and her family have chosen Princeton as the place they want to be. Lauren is a tremendous recruiter, and a first-class developer of talent who has been instrumental in the growth of our student-athletes over her time at Princeton.”

— John Mack, Athletic Director, Princeton University

What’s next

Gosselin will look to continue Princeton's recent success, as the team has won five straight Ivy League titles and made five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances under the previous coaching staff.

The takeaway

Gosselin's promotion keeps continuity within the Princeton women's basketball program, as she has been a key part of the team's recent success. Her strong recruiting and player development skills are expected to help the Tigers maintain their status as one of the top mid-major programs in the country.