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Northwestern Courts Carla Berube for Big Ten Rebuild
26 Mar
Summary
- Carla Berube hired as new head coach for Northwestern women's basketball.
- She brings a decorated resume from Princeton, leading them to five NCAA tournaments.
- Berube succeeds Joe McKeown, who retired after 18 seasons with the Wildcats.
Carla Berube has been appointed as the new head women's basketball coach at Northwestern, embarking on a major rebuilding project within the competitive Big Ten Conference. Berube, 50, brings a wealth of experience from her successful six-year tenure at Princeton, where she led the Tigers to five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
She succeeds Joe McKeown, who retired after 18 seasons at Northwestern. McKeown concluded his distinguished Division I coaching career with 785 wins and 19 NCAA Tournament appearances across his tenures at multiple institutions. Northwestern has been actively seeking a successor since McKeown announced his retirement in the spring.
During Berube's time at Princeton, the Tigers achieved significant success, winning five regular-season Ivy League titles and four Ivy Madness championships. The team secured NCAA Tournament berths in each of her last five seasons. Berube's coaching achievements also include three Ivy League Coach of the Year awards and the Pat Summitt Trophy in 2015.
Northwestern athletic director Mark Jackson highlighted Berube's alignment with the university's culture, her proven winning record, NCAA Tournament experience, and ability to thrive in an elite academic environment. He also emphasized her leadership qualities, competitiveness, and dedication to player development.
