head coach of the Utah Utes Lynne Robert watches play agaisnt the Merrimack Warriors during the second half of their game at the Jon M Huntsman Center on November 24, 2023 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
Utah women’s basketball head coach Lynne Roberts has signed a contract extension that keeps her with the team through the 2030 season. This decision follows Utah’s impressive 23-11 record and a second-round appearance in the NCAA Tournament last season, prompting Utah Athletics to extend Roberts’ tenure in Salt Lake City.
Mark Harlan, Utah Athletics Director, praised Roberts in a press release, highlighting her leadership and coaching prowess over the past nine seasons. He expressed excitement about extending her contract for an additional three seasons, noting her success in achieving three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances and her positive impact on the team’s fan base and community engagement.
Harlan emphasized Roberts’ readiness to lead the program into the competitive environment of the Big 12 Conference, aiming to recruit top student-athletes and compete for championships and NCAA tournament berths.
NOT 👏 DONE 👏YET 👏@UtesCoachRob has signed a contract extension through 2030. ✍️✍️
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— Utah Women’s Basketball (@UTAHWBB) June 25, 2024
During her nine seasons with the Utes, Roberts has accumulated an overall record of 162-115. The women’s basketball program has notably thrived recently, with three consecutive 20-win seasons, three straight NCAA Tournament appearances, and three consecutive first-round victories. ESPN has ranked Utah as the fifth-best team in the Big 12 and 22nd nationally in an early power ranking.
Heading into the 2024-25 season with a renewed roster and their debut in the Big 12, Roberts and the Lady Utes are poised to exceed expectations and continue their upward trajectory.
