UAlbany Names Kelly Morrone New Women's Basketball Coach

Morrone takes over the Great Danes program after previous head coaching experience.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 10:30pm

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The University at Albany has named Kelly Morrone as the new head coach of the women's basketball team. Morrone brings prior head coaching experience to the Great Danes program, which is looking to build on its recent success.

Why it matters

Women's basketball is a high-profile program at UAlbany, with the team having made several recent NCAA Tournament appearances. The new head coach hire is an important decision that will shape the future direction of the program.

The details

Kelly Morrone has been named the new head coach of the University at Albany women's basketball team. Morrone previously served as the head coach at another Division I program, where she led the team to multiple postseason appearances. She takes over the Great Danes program, which has established itself as a consistent contender in the America East Conference in recent years.

  • Morrone was named the new UAlbany head coach on April 4, 2026.

The players

Kelly Morrone

The new head coach of the University at Albany women's basketball team, bringing prior head coaching experience to the Great Danes program.

Mark Benson

The Director of Athletics at the University at Albany, who announced the hiring of Kelly Morrone as the new women's basketball head coach.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to welcome Kelly Morrone to lead our women's basketball program. Her experience and proven track record of success make her the ideal candidate to build on the strong foundation we have in place.”

— Mark Benson, Director of Athletics, University at Albany

What’s next

Morrone will begin her tenure as UAlbany's new women's basketball head coach immediately, with the team's first game scheduled for November 2026.

The takeaway

The hiring of Kelly Morrone as the new UAlbany women's basketball head coach represents an important investment in the program's future success, as the Great Danes look to maintain their status as a perennial contender in the America East Conference.