Arizona State made it official this week, signing women’s basketball coach Molly Miller to a new contract that will keep her in Tempe for the foreseeable future. This isn’t a simple extension; this is ASU doubling down on a coach who took a program from the depths and launched it straight into the national spotlight in a single season.
The Unbelievable Turnaround Nobody Saw Coming
When ASU brought in Molly Miller, who had an impressive 117-38 (.760) record at Grand Canyon, there was definitely an expectation for a turnaround. But what actually happened? Nobody, and I mean nobody, could have imagined how quickly she’d ignite the program. Miller inherited a team that was stuck in the mud, going a dismal 53-88 overall and a brutal 17-65 in conference play over the previous two seasons. We’re talking about a squad that needed a serious jolt. What did Miller do? She didn’t just jolt it, she lit it on fire! She transformed that struggling program into a legitimate 24-11 force that punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament. That’s not just a turnaround, folks; that’s a full-blown revolution in year one!
Molly’s Momentum Is Crushing Records And Expectations
That historic year wasn’t just about making the tournament. Miller and the Sun Devils absolutely exploded out of the gate in the 2025-26 season, ripping off an incredible 15-0 start. Think about that kind of immediate impact! They finished with a dominant 15-2 record at home, making Desert Financial Arena a fortress. And the fans? They showed up big time, setting a new total attendance record with 61,695 people cheering on “Molly’s Momentum.”
Her career winning percentage? An insane 321-55 (.829)! That stat alone puts her third all-time, right behind coaching legends Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey. That’s elite company, plain and simple. Miller herself said it best, expressing gratitude and her deep belief in the program. “We believe deeply in this department and most importantly the people who make this place and our program one-of-a-kind,” she stated, adding her excitement to “build something special at ASU.” Athletics Director Graham Rossini echoed that, saying Miller’s “impact has been immediate, creating real momentum and putting Sun Devil Women’s Basketball in the national spotlight.” He didn’t mince words: this extension reflects confidence in “an elite program she is building at ASU, one capable of competing for championships.”
With Miller locked in and the championship talk already buzzing, November 2 cannot come fast enough. Rossini is calling on Sun Devil fans to pack Desert Financial Arena for opening night, and honestly, why wouldn’t they? Something special is absolutely brewing in Tempe.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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