table of contents of Contents Table The Cougar Family ..................................... 2 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Coaching Staff ........................................... 4 MISSION STATEMENT Support Staff ............................................ 11 It is the mission of the Athletic Department to create and foster an environment which provides opportunities for all student-athletes to enrich their collegiate 2007-08 Roster ........................................ 12 experience through participation on athletic teams which are competitive at the conference and national level. In concert with the mission and values of Washington State University, the department is dedicated to providing oppor- Cougar Profiles ......................................... 14 tunities, which will enhance the intellectual, physical, social, moral and cultural development of the whole person, while conducting all activities with honesty 2007-08 Season Outlook ......................... 40 and integrity in accordance with the principles of good sportsmanship and ethi- cal conduct. The Athletic Department values gender and ethnic diversity and is 2007-08 Opponent Information ............... 43 committed to providing equitable opportunities for all students and staff. The department will pursue its mission while upholding the values, purposes and poli- Pacific-10 Conference ............................... 48 cies of Washington State University, the Pacific-10C onference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Cougar Travel .......................................... 50 Washington State University ..................... 51 Cougar History/Records ............................ 77 The Washington State University Women’s Basketball media guide was written Media Directory ..................................... 100 and edited by Joe Nickell, Assistant Sports Information Director. Photography credits to Bob Hubner and Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Lab, Jason Krump, Rod Commons, and Mark Lewis. Page composition and design by Diana Whaley, University Publishing. the cougar family www.wsucougars.com 2 cougar women’s basketball cougar women’s basketball the cougar family Cougar Family www.wsucougars.com cougar women’s basketball cougar women’s basketball 3 cougar coaches June Daugherty HEAD COACH In her first season at the helm of the Washington State women’s basketball program, veteran coach June Daugherty is exactly what the Cougars needed. Daugherty brings a career record of 314-213 to a program that hasn’t had a winning season since 1995-96. She brings experience the daugherty file working with WNBA-caliber talent to a team that has placed two individuals on the All-Pacific-10 Conference Team since 2000. BORN: August 11, 1956 Most importantly, however, is the fact that Daugherty has a proven HOME TOWN: Columbus, Ohio history of turning programs around and bringing them to national prominence. HIGH SCHOOL: Westerville South COLLEGE: Daugherty began her head coaching career at Boise State, where Ohio State, 1974-78 - Earned a bachelor’s degree in health education she coached for seven years (1989-96) and compiled a record of at Ohio State. Led the Buckeyes to the Big Ten Championship in 123-74 (73-31 Big Sky Conference). Under her watch, the Broncos 1977 and 1978 and earned All-America honors her senior season. not only made the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school Daugherty ranks 21st on Ohio State’s career scoring list (1,137 history, but achieved their first-ever national ranking and won their points), fourth in career rebounds (829) and 15th in career field first regular season conference title. goals (500). A member of the Buckeyes’ Athletic Hall of Fame, Daugherty was also a Wade Trophy finalist the first year the award In 1992, the Broncos won the Big Sky regular season was presented. championship, and in 1994 they shared the conference crown with Montana and earned an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. At COACHING EXPERIENCE: the conclusion of the 1993-94 season, Daugherty was named Big Washington State, 2007-Present - Head Coach. Was named head Sky Co-Coach of the Year. coach of the Cougar women’s basketball program, April 20, 2007, becoming the seventh head coach in school history. After turning things around at Boise State, Daugherty did the Is currently a member of the Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association same for Washington, where she coached for 11 seasons. After and is a former member of its Board of Directors. Daugherty is also a finishing ninth in the Pac-10 in 2000, Daugherty led the Huskies member of both the State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team and the to their first conference title since 1990, the greatest turnaround Russell Athletic/WBCA Coach of the Year selection committees. in conference history. She led Washington to nine postseason appearances in 11 seasons, seven NCAA Tournament appearances Washington, 1996-2007 - Head Coach. Spent 11 seasons with the and three WNIT appearances, making it all the way to the NCAA Huskies, leading the team to nine postseason appearances (seven NCAA Tournament appearances and three WNIT appearances), Women’s Basketball Championship’s Elite Eight in 2001. including a NCAA Tournament appearance during her first season Daugherty helped a number of players earn individual honors at in 1997. In 2001, she led the team to its first Pacific-10 Conference Washington, with Giuliana Mendiola becoming the school’s first-ever title since 1990 and guided the Huskies all the way to the NCAA Pac-10 Player of the Year. Four players earned District VIII All-America Regional Final. Daugherty was named a finalist for the prestigious honors and she placed at least one individual on the All-Pac-10 Team Naismith Coach of the Year Award in 2003 and, most recently, took from 1997-2006. Washington to the 2007 NCAA Tournament, the team’s second consecutive appearance. In her 11 seasons as the head women’s Home attendance soared under Daugherty’s watch at both Boise basketball coach at Washington, Daugherty compiled a 191-139 State and Washington. The Broncos averaged 500 fans per game (.579) overall record and a 113-85 (.571) mark in Pac-10 play. before Daugherty’s arrival. During her tenure, however, more than Boise State, 1989-1996 - Head Coach. Coached at Boise State from 2,000 fans were coming to watch every game, placing Boise State 1989-96, accumulating a 123-74 overall record and a 73-31 record in the nation’s top 30 for home attendance in each of her seven in the Big Sky Conference. Under Daugherty’s guidance, the Boise seasons. Washington led the Pac-10 in home attendance in both State program reached a number of firsts including its first NCAA 2002-03 and 2003-04. Tournament appearance, its first national ranking and its first regular season conference title. The team chemistry formed on the basketball court is a direct result of creating a family atmosphere with Daugherty’s staff Stanford, 1986-89 - Assistant Coach. Served as an assistant coach to and players. Daugherty creates a home away from home for her Tara VanDerveer, helping to lead the Cardinal to the NCAA Midwest basketball family, consisting of coaches, players and support staff. Regional Semifinal in 1988 and to the Pac-10 Championship in 1989. This environment culminated in 16 players combining for 49 Stanford went undefeated in the Pac-10 in 1989, and once made the selections to the Pac-10 All-Academic Team at Washington, and 30 NCAA Midwest Regional Final. student-athletes on the Big Sky Conference All-Academic Team at Kent State, 1983-85 - Assistant Coach. Served a three-year stint on Boise State. the Kent State staff from 1983-85. www.wsucougars.com 4 cougar women’s basketball cougar women’s basketball cougar coaches Daugherty’s basketball family is involved not only in providing everything necessary to achieve academic excellence, but also the means to becoming involved in community service. Daugherty leads by example, speaking at meetings for the Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis and for many women’s June Daugherty groups. She is a member of the Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association and is a former member of its Board of Directors. She is also a member of both the State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team and the Russell Athletic/WBCA Coach of the Year selection committees, and often serves as a clinician for the NCAA YES Clinic at the Final Four. Daugherty has been active in USA Basketball and was an assistant coach for the West Team at the 1995 Olympic Sports Festival. Daugherty also places high priority on keeping the top local high school talent at home in the Northwest, a pattern she began with her first Husky recruit, Megan Franza, who was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2001. Franza played high school basketball in Leavenworth, Wash. Several of Daugherty’s athletes have gone on to coaching careers at both the high school and collegiate level including, Lisa Fisher, an associate head coach with the Cougars in 2006. Daugherty served as an assistant coach at Stanford under head coach Tara Vanderveer prior to taking over the Boise State program. She helped guide the Cardinal to one of the finest seasons in school history, finishing the 1989 season with a record of 28-3, an undefeated Pac-10 season and a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Daugherty also had a two-year stint on the Kent State staff as an assistant coach from 1983-85. Daugherty played collegiate basketball at Ohio State from 1974-78, where she led the Buckeyes to the Big Ten Championship in 1977 and 1978. She is still ranked on the school’s career scoring list at No. 21 with 1,137 points. She also ranks fourth in career rebounds (829), 15th in career field goals made (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. www.wsucougars.com Just prior to the start of the 2001 season, Ohio State honored Daugherty with an induction into the OSU Athletic Hall of Fame.