By Austin Turner — Columnist
San Jose State women’s basketball head coach Jamie Craighead signed a three-year deal through the 2022-23 season, the university announced Monday.
The announcement comes on the heels of the program’s best season in 40 years. The Spartans finished 19-12 on their way to an appearance in the semifinals of the Mountain West Tournament.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to coach our student-athletes here at San Jose State,” Craighead told SJSU Athletics. “This extension is for my players. They have done an unbelievable job of staying the course and continuing to grow our basketball program. … As we move forward, our goals remain the same; developing outstanding young women, both in the classroom and in the community, while striving to compete on the court at the highest level in the Mountain West.”
Since taking over in 2013, Craighead has guided the team to an 82-133 record but has had the program on an upward trend. The Spartans will return three starters from last year’s team, including Mountain West Newcomer of the Year Ayzhiana Basallo and star rim-protector Tyra Whitehead.
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