Muffet McGraw reflects on her 2019 Final Four moment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Muffet McGraw, former head coach of Notre Dame's women's basketball team, discussed her impactful moment during the 2019 Final Four. Speaking backstage in Tampa, she addressed the need for greater visibility of women in leadership roles, prompted by personal experiences of gender bias. McGraw's remarks quickly went viral, delivering a strong message about the importance of female representation. This was highlighted during a media session prior to a national semifinal match against Connecticut, where she emphasized the ongoing struggle for women's equality in sports and leadership.
- •McGraw's comments came during the 2019 NCAA Final Four in Tampa.
- •She spoke about the lack of female representation in leadership.
- •Her viral remarks reflected long-standing gender biases experienced in sports.
- •This summer marks seven years since that notable media session.
- •The conversation shifted focus back to women's basketball after her advocacy.
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"The slightest of slights set former Notre Dame women's basketball head coach Muffet McGraw down a memorable quote road during the 2019 Final Four.
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