Iowa State AD outlines priorities for women's basketball coaching search
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Iowa State's new athletics director, Jared Benko, is preparing to replace women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly, who will retire after the 2026-27 season. Introduced on October 19, Benko emphasized the significance of Fennelly's legacy and the need for a coach who can build a successful roster. Fennelly has achieved notable success with 656 career wins and 24 postseason appearances. Benko expects strong interest in the position, indicating a competitive search ahead for the Cyclones.
- •Jared Benko starts as AD on October 30.
- •Bill Fennelly retiring after the upcoming season.
- •Fennelly led Iowa State to two Elite Eight appearances.
- •Benko seeks a coach with prior success and roster-building skills.
- •A competitive coaching search is anticipated for the position.
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — What Iowa State's new AD is looking for in a women's basketball coach
"New Iowa State AD Jared Benko will have to find a replacement for longtime women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly, who will retire after this season.
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