Sue Donohoe

Sue Donohoe (1959–2020) was an American basketball coach.[1][2]

Life and career

Donohoe started her coaching career as a graduate assistant for the Louisiana Tech women's basketball program in 1981.[3] She was notable for her contributions to Louisiana Tech women's basketball and helped them win their first NCAA women's basketball tournament.[3] She also worked as a women's basketball coach at Stephen F. Austin State University.[4]

In 1999, she joined NCAA.[3]

Between 2003 and 2011, she served as the vice president of NCAA Division I Women's Basketball.[5]

In 2017, she received the Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award from the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.[5]

In 2020, she died at the age of 61.[4]

Recognition

References

  1. ^ Voepel, Mechelle (December 13, 2020). "Sue Donohoe, ex-chief of NCAA women's, men's basketball tournaments, dies following illness". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "Former NCAA women's basketball VP Sue Donohoe dies at 61". USA Today. Associated Press. December 13, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Hernandez, Emely (June 21, 2022). "Title IX pioneer: How Louisiana Tech's Sue Donohoe shaped women's basketball nationwide". Monroe News-Star. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Butler, Alex (December 14, 2020). "Sue Donohoe, ex-director of NCAA basketball tournaments, dies at 61". UPI.com. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "Sue Donohoe". Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Retrieved November 20, 2022.