June Daugherty

June Daugherty (born August 11, 1956)[1] is an American women's college basketball coach, currently serving as head coach at Washington State University. turned around the WSU women's basketball program by bringing in top-ranked recruiting classes, has improved attendance numbers and has overseen student-athletes who place premiums on academics and community service. Prior to becoming a head coach, Daugherty served as an assistant coach at Kent State University (1985–89) and Stanford University (1983–85) under Tara Vanderveer. During the 2011-2012 season, Daugherty led the Cougars to one of the most successful campaigns in program history while playing one of the toughest schedules in the country. WSU had the most wins since 1995-1996 with 13 overall victories and their second double-digit win season under Daugherty's coaching. The Cougars 2011-2012 season posted the most rebounds; the sixth-most points, fourth-most threes, fifth-most assists and second-most assists in WSU single-season history.[2]

Early Life and Education

June (Brewer) Daugherty played her collegiate basketball at Ohio State 1974–78, where she led the Buckeyes to the Big Ten Championship in 1977 and 1978. She is still ranked among the school's top 25 in career scoring with 1,137 points. She also ranks fifth in career rebounds with 829, is tied for 17th in career field goals made, which is 500 and shares the single-game school record for blocked shots (12 against Michigan State in 1976). At the conclusion of her senior season, she earned first-team All-America honors and was a Wade Trophy finalist the first year the award was presented.[3] She was a four-time letterwinner and captained the latter squad there. Just prior to the start of the 2001 season at WU, The Ohio State University honored Daugherty with an induction into the OSU Athletic Hall of Fame.[4] Daugherty was inducted into the Westerville High School Athletic Hall of Fame in December, 2011, where she attended her four years of high school. Following graduation in 1978 from Ohio State, Daugherty contributed as both a player and coach on several international teams, including a period as a player and coach for the Union Sportive Vierzon Club based in France. Daugherty is a native of Columbus, Ohio.[5]

Coaching career

Daugherty has coached more than 700 career games throughout her career. She was previously the head coach at Boise State University from 1989–96 and the University of Washington from 1997-2007 and has a career record of 400-363 (.543).[6]

Boise State University (1989-1996)

In her seven years as head coach, Daugherty finished with a 122-75 record, 73-31 in the Big Sky Conference.

University of Washington (1996-2007)

In her 11 years at UW, Daugherty took her teams to the NCAA tournament 6 times, including her final year at UW. Her contract was not renewed after the season. Daugherty finished with a 191-131 record, 113-85 in the Pac-10.

Washington State University (2007-present)

Less than a month after being let go at UW, Daugherty was officially introduced as head coach at UW's biggest rival, WSU on April 20, 2007. She has not lost a game in the 22 meetings against WSU, while she was head coach at UW. Daugherty turned the WSU women's basketball program around by bringing in top-ranked recruiting classes, has improved attendance numbers, and has overseen student-athletes who place premiums on academics and community service.

Personal life

June Daugherty is major advocate for healthy heart awareness. She was named the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association's National Coach of the Year in 2008. Since becoming a survivor of sudden cardiac arrest, Daugherty has become one of the nation's most visible spokesmen, filming a nationally-aired commercial, speaking at fund-raisers for the Hope Heart Institute and the American Red Cross.[5][7] Daugherty is married to her husband Mike, who currently serves as the associate head coach for WSU. They have twin children, Doc and Breanne.[8]

Head coaching record

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Boise State University (Big Sky Conference) (1989–1996)
1989–90 Boise State 19–12 11–5
1990–91 Boise State 11–16 8–8
1991–92 Boise State 22–7 14–2
1992–93 Boise State 19–8 9–5
1993–94 Boise State 23–6 12–2
1994–95 Boise State 16–11 10–4
1995–96 Boise State 12-15 9–5
Boise State: 122–75 (.619) 73–31 (.702)
University of Washington (Pac-10 Conference) (1996–2007)
1996–97 Washington 17–11 12–6 4th
1997–98 Washington 18–10 9–9 5th
1998–9 Washington 16–13 11–7 5th
1999–2000 Washington 8–22 4–14 9th
2000–01 Washington 22–10 12–6 T–1st
2001–02 Washington 19–12 12–6 T–2nd
2002–03 Washington 22–8 13–5 T–2nd
2003–04 Washington 18–13 9–9 6th
2004–05 Washington 14–16 9–9 7th
2005–06 Washington 19–11 11–7 T–4th
2006–07 Washington 18–13 11–7 4th
Washington: 191–139 (.579) 113–85 (.571)
Washington State University (Pac-10/12 Conference) (2007–present)
2007–08 Washington State 5–25 2-16 10th
2008–09 Washington State 11–19 4–14 9th
2009–10 Washington State 8–22 3–15 9th
2010–11 Washington State 8–23 6–12 8th
2011–12 Washington State 13–20 5–13 11th
2012–13 Washington State 11-20 6-12 8th
2013–14 Washington State 17-17 9-9 7th WNIT 1st Round
2014–15 Washington State 17-15 7-11 T-7th WNIT 1st Round
Washington State: 90–161 (.359) 42–102 (.292)
Total: 403–375 (.518)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

References

  1. ↑ "Women's Basketball Coaches Career". NCAA. Retrieved 30 Sep 2015.
  2. ↑ Washing State University. (2012). [June Daugherty]. Retrieved December 7, 2012, from Washing State University website: http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/ w-baskbl/mtt/daugherty_june00.html
  3. ↑ Washing State University. (2012). [June Daugherty]. Retrieved December 7, 2012, from Washington State University website: http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/w-baskbl/mtt/daugherty_june00.html
  4. ↑ University of Washington. (2000, June 30). Daugherty Selected to Ohio State Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 10, 2012, from Washington University website: http://www.gohuskies.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/063000aaa.html
  5. 1 2 Washing State University. (2012). [June Daugherty]. Retrieved December 7, 2012, from Washing State University website: http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/w-baskbl/mtt/daugherty_june00.html
  6. ↑ Washington State University. (2012). [June Daugherty]. Retrieved December 7, 2012 from Washington State University website: http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/w-baskbl/mtt/daugherty_june00.html
  7. ↑ Associated Press. (2012, May 22). WSU's Daugherty hospitalized after cardiac arrest. Retrieved December 10, 2012, from Espn- Women's Basketball website: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncw/news/story?id=2879829
  8. ↑ Daugherty Biography|publisher=wsucougars.com|date=N/A|accessdate=2014-12-25

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