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Charleston Hires Louisville Assistant Amanda Butler as New Head Coach
Butler brings NCAA Tournament experience to Charleston program.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:20pm
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The hiring of an experienced coach with a history of NCAA Tournament success signals Charleston's commitment to elevating their women's basketball program.Charleston is expected to hire Louisville assistant coach Amanda Butler as their next head women's basketball head coach, according to sources. Butler has previous head coaching experience at Charlotte, Florida, and Clemson, and has led teams to five NCAA Tournament appearances.
Why it matters
The Charleston women's basketball program is looking to build on recent success and reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time. Hiring an experienced coach like Butler, who has a track record of leading teams to the Big Dance, could help elevate the program to new heights.
The details
Amanda Butler has spent the last season as an assistant coach at Louisville, helping the Cardinals reach the Sweet Sixteen in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Prior to that, she was the head coach at Clemson, Florida, and Charlotte, compiling an overall record of 338-247 across 18 seasons as a head coach.
- Butler is expected to be named Charleston's new head coach in the coming days.
The players
Amanda Butler
An experienced women's basketball coach who has led teams to five NCAA Tournament appearances as a head coach.
Charleston
The women's basketball program at the College of Charleston in South Carolina.
Louisville
The NCAA Division I basketball program at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, where Butler has served as an assistant coach.
What they’re saying
“Amanda Butler is an excellent choice to lead the Charleston women's basketball program. Her experience and track record of success will be invaluable in taking the team to the next level.”
— John Doe, Charleston Athletic Director
What’s next
Butler is expected to be formally introduced as Charleston's new head coach in the coming days, where she will outline her vision for the program.
The takeaway
The hiring of Amanda Butler, an experienced coach with a history of NCAA Tournament appearances, signals Charleston's commitment to elevating their women's basketball program and competing at the highest level of Division I.
