WICHITA, Kan. — Wichita State athletics announced on Tuesday that head women's basketball coach Keitha Adams has resigned from her position for the same job at UTEP. Adams served as the head coach of the Shockers for the past six seasons, accumulating an overall record of 80-93.
Adams will return to El Paso as the all-time winningest coach in UTEP women's basketball history after serving as the Miners' head coach from 2001-2017 where she went 284-209.
“Today is a very special and unique day for me. I’m thrilled and grateful to be returning as the head women’s basketball coach at UTEP,” Adams said. “The love I have for this University, community, and program runs deep in my soul. I want to thank President Heather Wilson and Director of Athletics Jim Senter for this opportunity. I’d also like to thank committee members Jeff Darby, Daniel Garcia, Julie Levesque, Charley Thrash and Taylor Vena for their support in this process.”
Adams will be re-introduced as the UTEP coach on Wednesday afternoon with a 2 p.m. press conference.
“I’m excited to meet with the players and start working towards next season. I look forward to coaching again in the greatest basketball venue in the country, the Don Haskins Center, and making more special memories,” Adams said. “I can’t wait to get started with the team, connecting with Miner fans, and reconnecting with El Paso.”