UAlbany Women's Basketball Coach Departs for Rhode Island

Colleen Mullen leaves Great Danes program after 6 seasons as head coach

Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:03pm

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The University at Albany announced that women's basketball head coach Colleen Mullen has stepped down from her position to accept the head coaching job at the University of Rhode Island. Mullen spent the past 6 seasons leading the Great Danes program.

Why it matters

Mullen's departure is a significant loss for the UAlbany women's basketball team, which she led to consistent success in the America East Conference. Her move to Rhode Island represents an opportunity for career advancement at the Division I level.

The details

Colleen Mullen spent the past 6 seasons as the head coach of the UAlbany women's basketball team. During her tenure, she guided the Great Danes to a 92-67 overall record and four postseason appearances, including two trips to the NCAA Tournament. Mullen is leaving UAlbany to take the head coaching position at the University of Rhode Island.

  • Mullen has served as UAlbany's head coach since 2020.

The players

Colleen Mullen

Former head coach of the UAlbany women's basketball team, who is departing to become the new head coach at the University of Rhode Island.

Mark Benson

Director of Athletics at the University at Albany.

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What they’re saying

“We want to extend our sincerest gratitude to Colleen for her relentless dedication to the Great Danes over the past six seasons.”

— Mark Benson, Director of Athletics, University at Albany

What’s next

UAlbany will now begin a search for Mullen's replacement as head coach of the women's basketball team.

The takeaway

Colleen Mullen's departure represents a significant loss for the UAlbany women's basketball program, which she led to consistent success in the America East Conference. Her move to the University of Rhode Island provides her with a new opportunity to advance her coaching career at the Division I level.