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The University of Minnesota women's basketball team has welcomed new head coach Dawn Plitzuweit with open arms, expressing their excitement and support for her leadership. The Gophers players have praised Plitzuweit's energy and enthusiasm, and are eager to work with her to improve their game.
Dawn Plitzuweit has been named the new coach of the Minnesota women's basketball program, replacing Lindsay Whalen. Plitzuweit has a proven track record at multiple programs, most recently West Virginia and South Dakota, with only one of her squads in 16 seasons as head coach not making the postseason. Her six-year deal is pending approval from the board of regents and a background check.
Dawn Plitzuweit has been named the new head coach of the University of Minnesota women's basketball team, pending Board of Regents approval and a background check. Plitzuweit brings 28 years of coaching experience, including 16 as a head coach, and has led teams to 15 winning seasons, nine 20-win seasons, and two 30-win campaigns. She has also taken teams to the postseason in 15 of her 16 seasons as a head coach and has participated in the last four NCAA Tournaments. Plitzuweit was most recently the head coach at South Dakota, where she led the Coyotes to three regular-season titles, three conference tournament championships, four NCAA Tournaments, and a trip to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament in 2022.