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A lot of the standout coaches in the sport are getting up there in age, take a look at some of the big names below:
Tara Vanderveer-70 years old. Stanford joins the ACC next year meaning a significant increase in travel. Stanford also projects to drop off next year in competitiveness with Brink graduating. I wouldn't be shocked if she retires after this year.
Geno Auriemma-69 years old. There is some speculation that Geno will retire once Fudd/Bueckers leave sometime between 2024-2026. He's still recruiting quite well despite numerous injuries and setbacks. On contract through 2026. Not going to make a prediction about when he hangs it up, but I think he'll stick around longer than Tara and nab of the all time wins record.
Bill Fennelly-66 years old. He has a monster freshman class and could compete for the Big 12 in coming years. On contract through 2027. I don't think he retires until that class finishes up.
Wes Moore-66 years old. He's putting together a heck of a season and will have a lot of talent coming back the next few years. On contract through 2025 (he might be the most underpaid coach in WCBB, apparently he only makes 750k which is crazy low for his results). Think he'll coach at least 1 more year.
Lisa Bluder-62 years old. Iowa is due for a massive drop off this year assuming Clark leaves along with Martin/Marshall. Signed a contract through 2029 though and fan support will still be massive next year even without Clark. Seems to be in the peak of her coaching career right now. I don't see her retiring for at least a few years.
Vic Schaefer-62 years old. On contract through 2027, Texas is recruiting extremely well and could be a major Final Four threat in the coming seasons. I don't see him retiring for a while.
Kim Mulkey-61 years old. She just signed a $32 million dollar contract, I don't see her retiring anytime soon.
Kelly Graves-61 years old. He's probably getting fired after this year. Not sure if he plans to test waters elsewhere or call it quits after a very strong career.
Tara Vanderveer-70 years old. Stanford joins the ACC next year meaning a significant increase in travel. Stanford also projects to drop off next year in competitiveness with Brink graduating. I wouldn't be shocked if she retires after this year.
Geno Auriemma-69 years old. There is some speculation that Geno will retire once Fudd/Bueckers leave sometime between 2024-2026. He's still recruiting quite well despite numerous injuries and setbacks. On contract through 2026. Not going to make a prediction about when he hangs it up, but I think he'll stick around longer than Tara and nab of the all time wins record.
Bill Fennelly-66 years old. He has a monster freshman class and could compete for the Big 12 in coming years. On contract through 2027. I don't think he retires until that class finishes up.
Wes Moore-66 years old. He's putting together a heck of a season and will have a lot of talent coming back the next few years. On contract through 2025 (he might be the most underpaid coach in WCBB, apparently he only makes 750k which is crazy low for his results). Think he'll coach at least 1 more year.
Lisa Bluder-62 years old. Iowa is due for a massive drop off this year assuming Clark leaves along with Martin/Marshall. Signed a contract through 2029 though and fan support will still be massive next year even without Clark. Seems to be in the peak of her coaching career right now. I don't see her retiring for at least a few years.
Vic Schaefer-62 years old. On contract through 2027, Texas is recruiting extremely well and could be a major Final Four threat in the coming seasons. I don't see him retiring for a while.
Kim Mulkey-61 years old. She just signed a $32 million dollar contract, I don't see her retiring anytime soon.
Kelly Graves-61 years old. He's probably getting fired after this year. Not sure if he plans to test waters elsewhere or call it quits after a very strong career.