Early Wednesday, news broke that Alabama officially hired Pauline Love, the former Oklahoma Associate Head Coach, to lead its women’s program.
Consequently, that decision shut down lingering chatter about a potential Alabama homecoming for Washington head coach Tina Langley. For days, chatter had linked Washington head coach Tina Langley to an Alabama “homecoming” storyline. However, with the SEC vacancy filled, the speculation lost oxygen and the focus shifted back to UW.
By Thursday, Washington made the next development official. In a direct announcement from the University of Washington, the university confirmed a contract extension for Tina Langley through the 2032 season, signaling long-term stability at the top.
Soon after, reported figures circulated: a six-year extension valued at $7.1 million. Consequently, the numbers matched the message—Washington intends to keep its program’s architect in place, rather than gamble on continuity during a volatile offseason.
That identity has produced measurable results. After a major early turnaround, the Huskies carried momentum into a historic start in 2023, then added recruiting credibility with three straight Top-15 classes, including two McDonald’s All-Americans. Meanwhile, the move into the Big Ten came with real validation: back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances, five All-Conference selections, a WNBA Draft pick (the first since 2017), and a 22-win season—its best since 2016–17.
In other words, the extension doesn’t just quiet outside noise—it sets expectations of a sustained climb, and the Huskies plan to keep climbing with Tina Langley and UW aligned for the long haul.
