Overview
- Washington confirmed Thursday a six-year, $7.1 million deal that keeps Langley through the 2031–32 season.
- The Huskies went 22–11, earned a No. 6 seed, beat South Dakota State for their first NCAA win since 2016–17, and fell in overtime to No. 3 TCU.
- Langley has posted an 83–71 record in five seasons, lifting the program from a 25–57 stretch under the previous coach to regular winning years.
- Her return came after the buyout in her old contract fell to $175,000 on Wednesday and as reports tied Alabama to an opening it filled with Pauline Love.
- Recruiting and development have surged, including 2025 WNBA pick Dalayah Daniels and additions like five-star Brynn McGaughy and USC transfer Avery Howell, giving Washington a strong core for the next few seasons.