University University of Kansas All-time record 799–610 (.567) Nickname Jayhawks Head coach Brandon Schneider Conference Big 12 Conference | First season 1968–69 Location Lawrence, KS Colors Crimson and Blue Arena Allen Fieldhouse League Division I (NCAA) | |
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The Kansas Jayhawks women's basketball team represents the University of Kansas and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I. The Jayhawks are currently coached by Brandon Schneider.
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History
Kansas first officially fielded a varsity women's basketball team during the 1968–1969 season, though women's teams had been fielded as early as 1903. For thirty-one seasons (1973–2004) the women's team was coached by Marian Washington, who led the team to three Big Eight championships, eleven NCAA Tournament appearances and three AIAW Tournament appearances. The team's best post-season result was appearing in the Sweet Sixteen, which they have done five times, most recently in 2013.
Former players and coaches in the Basketball Hall of Fame
Current WNBA players
Former WNBA players
Conferences
The Jayhawks and the rest of the Big 8, along with four former members of the defunct Southwest Conference, joined and created the Big 12 conference in 1996.
Coaches
* Women's college post-season tournaments did not begin until 1969, with a CIAW invitational tournament. Kansas appeared in the 1971 CIAW post-season qualification tournament with a record of 2-2.
NCAA/AIAW Tournament history
The Jayhawks have appeared in 16 NCAA/AIAW Tournaments. Their combined record is 12–15.