ATLANTA (March 27, 2025) — The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced today the WBCA Thirty Under 30 presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports and Entertainment honorees for the 2024-25 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 2025 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 2025 WBCA Thirty Under 30 honorees:
| Name | Institution |
| Jenna Allen | Central Michigan University |
| Annie Barrett | New York University |
| Peyton Booth | Youngstown State University |
| Lauren Brocke | Air Force Academy |
| Kiara Carter | Chicago State University |
| Mi’Cole Cayton | Louisiana State University Shreveport |
| Kayla Cooper Williams | James Madison University |
| Paige Corkins | College of the Holy Cross |
| Moriah Crisp | Marist College |
| Tania Davis | University of Iowa |
| Jenny DeGraaf | University of South Carolina Upstate |
| Terra Helm | McKendree University |
| Holly Hoopingarner | Butler University |
| Courtney Jaco | University of Southern California |
| Kacie Jones | South Dakota State University |
| Ashleigh Lopez | Grand Canyon University |
| Samantha Mancinelli | Tufts University |
| Ashton Millender | DePaul University |
| Caelyn Orlandi | Lewis-Clark State College |
| Abigail Owings | University of Cincinnati |
| Katherine Puda | Smith College |
| Amber Raisner | Yale University |
| Ty Rozier | Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan |
| Blair Schaefer | University of Texas |
| Brianna Spector | Franklin & Marshall College |
| Ariel Stephenson | University of Richmond |
| Colsten Thompson | University of Alabama |
| Uyen Tran | Wichita State University |
| Angel Whetstone | Madison College |
| Ashley Williams | Hanover College |
| Olivia Woolam | Denison University |
| Harlyn Wyatt | University of Memphis |
| Maya Wynn | Anderson University |
This is the 10th 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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