Coquese Washington

Coquese Washington
Coquese Washington
Sport(s) Basketball
Current position
Title Head coach
Team Penn State
Record 66–60
Biographical details
Born January 17, 1971 (1971-01-17) (age 40)
Place of birth Flint, Michigan, United States
Playing career
1989–1993 Notre Dame
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1999–2007
2007–present
Notre Dame (asst.)
Penn State

Coquese Makebra Washington (born January 17, 1971) is a former collegiate and professional basketball player who currently serves as the head coach of Penn State's women's basketball team. Washington holds a law degree, and was also the first president of the WNBA Players Association, holding that position from 1999 to 2001. She played her high school basketball at Flint Central High School.

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University of Notre Dame

Washington played for Notre Dame's Fighting Irish women's basketball team from 1989 to 1993. Afterwards, she attended Notre Dame Law School from 1994 to 1997, earning her J.D.

Professional playing career

After completing her athletic eligibility with the Irish in 1993, she began a professional career by joining the American Basketball League 1996-98 (ABL). She began her pro career in 1997–98 as the starting point guard with the ABL's Portland Power.

Women's National Basketball Association Career

  • 1999 – New York Liberty – Washington averaged 4.1 minutes, 0.6 points, and 0.8 rebounds per game.
  • 2000 – Houston Comets: Washington received playing time in 25 games, and throughout the season, she averaged 1.7 points and an assist per game.
  • 2001 – Houston Comets: Washington started all 32 games, as a point guard. Throughout the season, she averaged 5.3 points, 3.8 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.16 steals per game. On August 3, 2001, playing against Orlando and in her best game of the season, she posted ten points, nine rebounds, and six assists.

Coaching career

Washington began her coaching career in 1999, when she returned to her alma mater, University of Notre Dame, and worked as an assistant coach under Head Coach Muffet McGraw. She was part of the coaching staff for the team that won the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship in 2001, by defeating Purdue.

In August 2005, Washington was promoted to an Associate Head Coach, which includes the responsibility of coordinating Notre Dame's recruiting efforts on promising young players.

On April 23, 2007, she was named the fifth coach in Penn State women's basketball history, following Rene Portland's resignation. Washington has led the Lady Lions to an appearance in the 2010 WNIT and an appearance in the 2011 NCAA Tournament.

Personal life

Washington lives in Port Matilda, Pa with her husband, Raynell Brown, and their son, Quenton Brown, who was born in 2005. She gave birth to a daughter, Rhaiyan Kamille Brown, on July 23, 2009.

Head coaching record

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Penn State (Big Ten Conference) (2007–present)
2007–2008 Penn State 13–18 4–14 10th
2008–2009 Penn State 11–18 6–12 T–7th
2009–2010 Penn State 17–14 8–10 T–6th WNIT 1st Round
2010–2011 Penn State 25–10 11–5 2nd NCAA 2nd Round
2011–2012 Penn State 1–0 0–0
Penn State: 67–60 29–41
Total: 67–60

      National Champion         Conference Regular Season Champion         Conference Tournament Champion
      Conference Regular Season & Conference Tournament Champion       Conference Division Champion

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