ATLANTA (March 24, 2026) — The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced today the WBCA Thirty Under 30 presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports and Entertainment honorees for the 2025-26 season.
The WBCA Thirty Under 30 program was created to recognize 30 up-and-coming women’s basketball coaches aged 30 and under at all levels of the game. Each honoree has exemplified their involvement in community service, mentorship and impact on others, professional manner, and attitude and professional association involvement.
“Congratulations to these coaches who have distinguished themselves so early in their careers,” said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. “The WBCA is pleased to recognize this up-and-coming talent in our coaching family. We celebrate their effort on the basketball court as teachers and equally applaud the extensive role they play in impacting the lives of their student-athletes.”
“Morgan Stanley is proud to celebrate the outstanding young leaders recognized in the 2026 class of the WBCA Thirty Under 30 program,” said John Ludwig, global sports and entertainment director, for Morgan Stanley. “These trailblazing coaches exemplify dedication, innovation, and a passion for shaping the future of women’s basketball. Their impact extends far beyond the court, inspiring the next generation of athletes and leaders. We applaud their commitment to excellence and look forward to seeing their continued success in the sport.”
Here are the 2026 WBCA Thirty Under 30 honorees:
| Name | Institution |
| Rachel Balzer | Longwood University |
| Octavia Barnes | Texas State University |
| Maggie Berigan | McDaniel College |
| Daejah Bernard | Arizona State University |
| Victor Chavarin | Sierra Pacific High School |
| Cydni Cole | Roanoke College |
| Paige Corkins | American University |
| Sydney-Anne Cottrell | University of Alabama |
| Princess Davis | University of North Texas |
| Kathleen Doyle | DePaul University |
| Armando Dunn | Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
| Alex Frazier | University of Denver |
| Elizabeth Fruendt | University of Missouri |
| Alexa Golden | Kent State University |
| Shayna Gore | Youngstown State University |
| Janelle Harrison | United States Military Academy West Point |
| Jordynn Hernandez | University of Colorado |
| Terran Hoyt | Oklahoma State University |
| Christine Mabry | Dickinson College |
| Katelyn McCann | Bowdoin College |
| Hannah McGlone | Winona State University |
| Mannie Robinson | Illinois State University |
| Ty Rozier | Fairleigh Dickinson University |
| Caleb Samson | Syracuse University |
| Kietta Saunders | Indiana State University |
| Sydney Shelton | Lipscomb University |
| Brooke Swift | Johns Hopkins University |
| Emry Tsitouris | Lenoir-Rhyne University |
| Madi Wallace | Evangel University |
| Meagan Woodward | Eastern Oklahoma State |
| Megan Yawman | Carnegie Mellon University |
| Shelby Zoeckler | Cleveland State University |
This is the 11th year of the WBCA Thirty Under 30 program.
About the WBCA
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association is the professional association for coaches of women’s and girls’ basketball at all levels of competition. Founded in 1981, the WBCA offers educational resources that coaches need to help make themselves better leaders, teachers and mentors to their players; provides opportunities for coaches to connect with peers in the profession; serves as the unifying voice of a diverse community of coaches to the organizations that control the game; and celebrates those coaches, players and other individuals who excel each year and contribute to the advancement of the sport. Visit WBCA.org for more details about the association.
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