Vanderbilt's Shea Ralph Wins 2026 Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year Award
By Adam Wells
Published on April 1, 2026.
Shea Ralph has been named the 2026 Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year. She beat out other finalists including Geno Auriemma, Cori Close, and Vic Schaefer. Despite a seven-week period ranked in the AP Top 25, Vanderbilt's 29 wins in 2025-26 were the third-most in school history. This award reflects Ralph's successful rebuilding of the team.
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