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ATLANTA – The Winston-Salem State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Tierra Terry was named a finalist for Coach of the Year, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced today.
In her first season at her alma mater, Coach Terry led the Rams to their best season, guiding WSSU to a record-setting campaign that included over 20 wins, a No. 1 seed in the CIAA Tournament, and conference championship success. Her efforts earned her CIAA Coach of the Year honors, highlighting one of the most impactful debut seasons in program history.
Under her leadership thus far, the Rams made it to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Tournament, had two student-athletes named to the CIAA All-Rookie Team, as well as CIAA Rookie of the Year, and three named to the CIAA All-Second Team.
Mike Williams of Grand Valley State University was named the 2026 WBCA NCAA Division II Coach of the Year.
Here are the finalists for WBCA NCAA Division II Coach of the Year:
| Name | Institution | |
| Carolyn White | Bentley University | |
| Tierra Terry | Winston-Salem State University | |
| Emry Tsitouris | Lenoir-Rhyne University | |
| Mike Williams | Grand Valley State University | |
| Eric Jackson Jr. | Edward Waters University | |
| Beth Jillson | Texas Woman’s University | |
| Emilee Thiesse | Minnesota State University, Mankato | |
| Danelle Bishop | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | |
Player of the Year
Natalie Bremer of Minnesota State University Moorhead is the 2026 WBCA NCAA Division II Player of the Year. She headlines the 2026 WBCA NCAA Division II Coaches’ All-America team.
About the WBCA
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association is the professional association for coaches of women’s and girls’ basketball at all levels of competition. Founded in 1981, the WBCA offers educational resources that coaches need to help make themselves better leaders, teachers and mentors to their players; provides opportunities for coaches to connect with peers in the profession; serves as the unifying voice of a diverse community of coaches to the organizations that control the game; and celebrates those coaches, players and other individuals who excel each year and contribute to the advancement of the sport. Visit WBCA.org for more details about the association.
