After transferring from Rice to Washington before the 2021 season, Lauren Schwartz has done nothing but score. The 5-foot-11 forward dropped 900 points over three seasons on Montlake and was named an All-Pac-12 honorable mention following both the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons and now, she’s scored an assistant coaching job on Tina Langley’s staff.
“I am truly grateful for the opportunity to become an assistant at the University of Washington,” Schwartz said in a statement. “From day one, I have believed in Coach Langley, her vision for this program, and the exceptional way she leads others. The University of Washington is a special place that holds a unique significance for me, and I am thrilled to continue being a part of this incredible journey. There is nowhere else I would rather be.”
Originally from Union, Kentucky, Schwartz looks like she could be a valuable piece of Langley’s staff thanks to her recent experience. She shot 40.4 percent from the floor over her Husky career, averaging 2.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game to go with 80 steals and 30 blocks.
“We’re so excited that Lauren will continue to be a part of this program as a mentor and role model,” Langley said. “Lauren has always demonstrated a heart for others, an incredible basketball mind, and a competitive drive towards excellence. She bleeds our culture; she embodies our values and lives out our standards daily. Her love for our young women and for this university runs deep.”
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