San Jose State University has announced the departure of women's basketball coach April Phillips, who recorded a disappointing 23-71 overall record in three seasons. The team struggled particularly in conference play, finishing with an 8-46 record. Following a 10-22 season that placed them last in the Mountain West, the Spartans will now conduct a national search for Phillips' successor as they aspire to build a competitive program. With key players graduating, including their top scorer and rebounder, the new coach will face significant roster challenges amidst broader changes in college athletics regarding student-athlete compensation and the transfer portal.
San Jose State is undergoing a pivotal change in its women's basketball program following the departure of head coach April Phillips after a challenging three-season tenure.
With a longstanding struggle for success and a 23-71 overall record under Phillips, SJSU seeks a new leader to revitalize a program that has yet to reach the NCAA Tournament.
As the Spartans initiate a national search for a new coach, the impending changes in the transfer portal may provide opportunities to reshape the team’s roster.
The program faces immediate challenges with key senior player departures, emphasizing the urgency for effective recruitment in the next phase of its development.
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