UW-Green Bay Extends Women's Basketball Coach Kayla Karius Through 2034-35 Season

Karius has led the Phoenix to back-to-back Horizon League titles and NCAA Tournament appearances in her first two seasons.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:22pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented, multi-angled view of a women's basketball game, with sharp planes of green, blue, and gold representing the dynamic action on the court.Karius' contract extension cements her role as the architect of Green Bay's continued women's basketball success.Green Bay Today

Green Bay women's basketball coach Kayla Karius has signed a contract extension that will keep her leading the Phoenix through the 2034-35 season. Karius has guided Green Bay to a 54-15 record over her first two seasons, including a dominant 36-4 mark in Horizon League play, and has captured back-to-back Horizon League titles and made consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances under her leadership.

Why it matters

Karius' extension solidifies the long-term future of the successful Green Bay women's basketball program, which has maintained a high level of excellence for decades. Her continued leadership will help the Phoenix build on their recent success and continue their tradition of winning.

The details

Karius took over the Green Bay program following Kevin Borseth's retirement after the 2023-24 season, when the Phoenix also won the Horizon League tournament. Since then, Green Bay has maintained its long-standing success, extending its streak of consecutive winning seasons to 49 — second only nationally to Tennessee's 50-season run. The Phoenix also won 36 straight Horizon League games between December 2024 and February 2026.

  • Karius took over the Green Bay program following the 2023-24 season.
  • Green Bay has captured back-to-back Horizon League titles and made consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances under Karius' leadership.
  • The Phoenix extended their streak of consecutive winning seasons to 49 during Karius' tenure.
  • Green Bay won 36 straight Horizon League games between December 2024 and February 2026.

The players

Kayla Karius

The head coach of the Green Bay women's basketball team, who has led the Phoenix to back-to-back Horizon League titles and NCAA Tournament appearances in her first two seasons.

Kevin Borseth

The former head coach of the Green Bay women's basketball team, who retired after the 2023-24 season.

Michael Alexander

The chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, who praised Karius' leadership of the women's basketball program.

Josh Moon

The athletics director at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, who said Karius has quickly established herself as the right leader for the program's future.

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What they’re saying

“Coach Karius continues the standard of excellence that defines Green Bay women's basketball. She leads with class, and we're proud she is continuing the legacy she once helped build as a player.”

— Michael Alexander, UW-Green Bay Chancellor

“She represents everything we value in Green Bay athletics. We're excited to see her continue building on our tradition.”

— Josh Moon, UWGB Athletics Director

What’s next

Karius and the Green Bay women's basketball team will look to continue their recent success and make another run at the Horizon League title and a spot in the NCAA Tournament in the upcoming 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Kayla Karius' contract extension solidifies the long-term future of the successful Green Bay women's basketball program, which has maintained a high level of excellence for decades. Her continued leadership will help the Phoenix build on their recent success and continue their tradition of winning.