Coach Todd Kent announces retirement

Women's Basketball Head Coach Todd Kent has announced his retirement from coaching.
The winningest coach in program history, Coach Kent compiled a 169-148 record in his thirteen seasons in charge. He led the Banana Slugs to NCAA Tournament bids in 2016 and 2017, their first-ever postseason appearances.

"On behalf of the University of California, Santa Cruz and the Department of Athletics & Recreation, we would like to congratulate Todd on his career as the Head Coach of Women's Basketball," said Interim Director of Athletics & Recreation Courtnie Prather. "Throughout his accomplished career, Todd has exhibited an unwavering commitment to his craft and all Banana Slugs including student-athletes, alumni, and all UC Santa Cruz students. He has played a vital role within the department and is also held in high regard across the country for his work with military service veterans."

Coach Kent began his coaching journey in 1993 while serving in the Marine Corps Reserve. He coached at high schools in his native Washington and was an Assistant Coach at Division I Seattle University before arriving at UC Santa Cruz ahead of the 2009-10 season.
In the last two seasons alone, the program:
Went 33-11 overall, including 18-2 at home;
Achieved their first national ranking in program history;
Defeated their first-ever Top- 5 opponent, with a comeback 72-63 win over No. 2 Whitman on December 20th, 2021;
Had their first-ever All-American with center Kaylee Murphy earning consecutive honors from the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).