Colleen Mullen has been appointed as the new head coach for the University of Rhode Island's women鈥檚 basketball team, as announced by URI Athletics Director Pat Lyons. Mullen, a former America East Coach of the Year, previously led UAlbany to remarkable success, including four consecutive postseason appearances, four straight 20-win seasons, and significant wins over major programs. With a career coaching record of 291-169 across 15 seasons, she aims to elevate URI's basketball program by prioritizing both on-court performance and player development.

By the Numbers
  • Mullen's record over the last five seasons at UAlbany was 110-50.
  • She led her teams to four postseason appearances during her tenure.
  • Mullen's coaching record stands at 291-169 over 15 seasons.
State of Play
  • Mullen's UAlbany teams ranked in the top 15 for scoring defense for the last five seasons.
  • This season, UAlbany had a promising freshman who was named America East Rookie of the Year.
What's Next

Mullen plans to build on the success of the URI women's basketball program, aiming for championship contention while fostering a strong community and academic culture. A press conference to formally introduce her is forthcoming.

Bottom Line

Colleen Mullen's appointment marks a strategic move for URI as it seeks to enhance its women's basketball program, leveraging her proven track record in coaching and player development to achieve future successes both on and off the court.