Coquese Washington

Coquese Makebra Washington (born January 17, 1971, in Flint, Michigan, USA) is a former collegiate and professional basketball player who currently serves as the head coach of Penn State's women's basketball team. Washington holds a law degree, and was also the first president of the WNBA Players Association, holding that position from 1999 to 2001. She played her high school basketball at Flint Central High School.

Notre Dame University

Washington played for Notre Dame's Fighting Irish women's basketball team from 1989 to 1993. She then attended Notre Dame Law School from 1994 to 1997, earning her JD.

Professional playing career

After completing her athletic eligibility with the Irish in 1993, began a professional career by joining the American Basketball League 1996-98 (ABL). She began her pro career in 1997-98 as the starting point guard with the ABL's Portland Power.

Coaching career

Washington began her coaching career in 1999, when she returned to her alma mater, University of Notre Dame, and worked as an assistant coach under Head Coach Muffet McGraw. She was part of the coaching staff that helped the team win the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship in 2001, by defeating Purdue University.

In August 2005, Washington was promoted to an Associate Head Coach, which includes the responsibility of coordinating Notre Dame's recruiting efforts on promising young players.

On April 23, 2007, she was named the 5th coach in Penn State women's basketball history, following Rene Portland's resignation.

Personal life

Washington lives with her husband, Raynell Brown, and their son, Quenton Brown, who was born in 2005.

External links

• Notre Dame University coaching profile
• WNBA Player Profile

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