Washington Extends Women's Basketball Coach Tina Langley

The Huskies reached a 6-year, $7.1 million deal with Langley after making the NCAA Tournament's second round.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:21pm

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The University of Washington has signed women's basketball coach Tina Langley to a 6-year, $7.1 million contract extension through the 2031-32 season. Langley has led the Huskies to the NCAA Tournament in each of the last four seasons, including a second-round appearance this year where they lost to TCU in overtime.

Why it matters

Langley has helped revive the Washington women's basketball program, leading them to consistent NCAA Tournament berths after several down years. Retaining Langley on a long-term deal signals the university's commitment to building a sustainable top-tier program.

The details

Under Langley's leadership, the Huskies posted a 22-11 record this season with a 10-8 mark in Big Ten Conference play. They earned a 6-seed in the Women's NCAA Tournament, beating South Dakota State in the first round before falling to 3-seed TCU in overtime in the second round.

  • The contract extension was announced on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
  • Langley has been the Huskies' head coach since 2021.

The players

Tina Langley

The head coach of the University of Washington women's basketball team, who has led the program to the NCAA Tournament in each of the last four seasons.

Pat Chun

The athletic director at the University of Washington, who praised Langley's leadership in announcing the contract extension.

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What they’re saying

“Over the past five seasons, we have witnessed the continued ascent of Washington women's basketball under the leadership of Coach Langley. She has distinguished herself as both an exceptional coach and an outstanding leader. We are fortunate to have her leading our program and look forward to building on the strong foundation she has established.”

— Pat Chun, Athletic Director, University of Washington

“I'm so grateful to President Jones, Pat, Erin [O'Connell], and our entire administrative team for the opportunity to continue being a part of the amazing community here at Washington. Their wholehearted commitment and support of our student-athletes and entire program is deeply felt. It is an honor and a blessing to serve alongside such a high-character group of young women and outstanding coaching staff. Washington is a special place, and we are so excited for what's to come.”

— Tina Langley, Head Coach, University of Washington Women's Basketball

What’s next

The Huskies will look to build on their recent NCAA Tournament success and compete for a conference title and deeper tournament run in the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Tina Langley's contract extension solidifies her position as the leader of the Washington women's basketball program, which she has revived into a consistent NCAA Tournament contender after several down years. The long-term deal shows the university's commitment to maintaining stability and continuing to elevate the program to new heights.