Former Wisconsin women’s basketball starter Morgan Paige was elevated to associate head coach of the Kansas women’s basketball program on Monday, per a release.
Paige kick-started her tenure in Lawrence, Kansas as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for coach Brandon Schneider’s coaching staff over the past three seasons.
The Jayhawks have reached the postseason in every year of Paige’s tenure on the sidelines, including two NCAA Tournament appearances and a 2023 WNIT Championship. Kansas has also notched 20 wins in each of their past three campaigns.
As a Badger, the Marion, Iowa native started in 97 of her 118 games total appearances during her four seasons in Madison from 2010-14. Paige became the 23rd UW player to reach the 1,000-point mark following her senior year.
Paige also stands at third on UW’s career record list for free throw percentage (.821), fifth in 3-point attempts (528), eighth in free throws made (326) and 10th in 3-pointers made (144), per UWBadgers.com.
Congratulations to one of our own, @MoPaige05 (‘14)! https://t.co/JbD9I1gLge
— Wisconsin Women’s Basketball (@BadgerWBB) July 8, 2024
Her new role as associate could prove beneficial for future head coaching opportunities both at Kansas and elsewhere. Her ties to Wisconsin may also play a factor in sideline decisions down the line.